
Terroir Stories
Celebrating People, Places & Food Culture
Twenty Years of Terroir: A Personal Reflection
Arlene Stein, founder of Canada’s Terroir Symposium—the country’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals—reflects on the inspiration behind launching the event nearly 20 years ago. From managing a downtown Toronto restaurant to building a national movement, she shares how a deep love of food, storytelling, and community fuelled its creation
