Meet Linda

Calgary’s Favorite Foodie

Linda Garson is the creator, Editor-in-Chief, and Publisher of Culinaire Magazine, Alberta’s food and beverage magazine, & the creator of Vine & Dine, public wine and food pairing dinners that she hosts in restaurants around the city, every month since 2005.

She is a judge and host on all 24 episodes of “Mixology Masters”, airing on Tubi, and was a regular contributor on CBC radio’s afternoon show “The Homestretch” for five years talking about food and wines.

Linda has earned a reputation as one of Calgary’s prime food and beverage experts, educators, and influencers.


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