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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL TABLE: Summer Solstice Feast  | Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Table 2023\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting. Communal Tables are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery.\nWED June 21 | Summer Solstice Feast | Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin\nStrachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm • Pre-order online until MON June 19\nJoin Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People) on June 21 — the eve of the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day — to celebrate the changing of the seasons\, the beauty of Niibin (Summer) and the gifts that it brings to us. We are excited to bring a specially curated Summer Solstice Feast to the Bentway Communal Table that originates from the sky\, the water\, the land and the kitchens of our families. We invite you to sit with us as we tell a story through Indigenous ingredients\, and offer an experience to see food as understand it – a way to build meaningful relationships. \nDashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed The People) is a Toronto-based Indigenous catering company and food sovereignty project that brings Indigenous fusion foods to catered events\, festivals\, cultural gatherings and pop-ups around the city. In the summer of 2022\, they brought an Indigenous food market to the historic Fort York site that became a busy weekly event feeding hundreds of people and introducing them to Indigenous twists on popular street food recipes. Led by Laurie Hermiston\, the “Dash” team is a catering company with a conscience\, paying forward a portion of all of their profits to food sovereignty projects in the community. \nDashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin will also be the recipient of all funds raised by this year’s Pay It Forward program\, to support their mission to provide fresh\, lovingly prepared food to vulnerable persons in Toronto’s Indigenous community. \n—– \nThis special feast features a creative\, elevated menu inspired by traditional indigenous foodways\, featuring local\, seasonal and wild-foraged foods sourced in collaboration with indigenous-led producers and suppliers.  \nBaked Bannock with Infused Sage Oil \nFrom the Water\nSmoked Whitefish Dip -or- Smoked Sunchoke Dip with Crunchy Summer Vegetables \nFrom the Sky\nCrispy Turkey Wings with Chokecherry Marinade -or- Roasted Cob Corn with Sumac & Wild Herb Butter \nPulled Duck Flatbreads: Garlic Confit\, Pulled Duck\, Blueberries\, Pickled Red Onion\, Goat Cheese\, Arugula\, Blueberry Lavender Reduction -or- Squash-Cranberry Flatbreads: Butternut Squash\, Ricotta\, Dried Cranberries\, Crispy Sage\, Walnuts \nFrom the Earth\nWild Rice Fritter Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette \nFrom the Land\nVenison Roulade -or- Mushroom Ragout\nwith Wild Ramp Pesto\, Butternut Squash Puree\, Braised Sunchokes & Heirloom Corn Sauté \nFrom the Forest\nCandied Spruce Tip Panna Cotta with Fermented Berries \n—– \nMeat or Vegetarian\nSummer Solstice Feast \nCommunal Tables opening (Jun 21) and closing (Sep 14) feasts by Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin are priced at $80pp +HST\, with all additional proceeds going to support their programs. All other Communal Table dinners are $40 pp. \n\nToronto-based Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People)is an innovative Indigenous catering company that has been working to support Indigenous seniors and vulnerable community members since June 21st\, 2020. What began as a food security project for houseless Indigenous relatives is now a sovereign approach to raising funds and sharing much needed support for Indigenous seniors\, families\, and vulnerable community members in the city. Building relationships through food and honoring the role of Matriarchs in community by supporting the vulnerable are important pillars of what Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin does. \nA portion of their profits from catering are used to support the right to food security and wellness for Indigenous peoples on their ancestral lands. Currently\, they support the Seniors at Wiigwamen Terrace in Toronto with a bi-weekly produce and prepared meal market\, a saturday breakfast program\, social dances and celebrations and a weekly lunch meeting to help organize their own advocacy and projects. They work closely with outreach teams and frontline support in the city to share traditional foods with Indigenous people living houseless and bring food to families grieving from loss and traumatic experiences. \nYou can find the Dashmaawaan team throughout the city at various catering events\, community gatherings\, festivals and feasts\, and at their weekly Indigenous Summer Food Market at the Historic Fort York Site serving their unique style of Indigenous fusions and street-style food. \n@dashmaawaanbemaadzinjin \nCo-presented with Fort York National Historic Site\, a place where past and present meet to spark discussions about shared futures. The site features Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and a Visitor Centre with engaging and immersive exhibition experiences. Fort York is part of Toronto History Museums\, a collection of 10 historic sites owned and operated by the City of Toronto devoted to sharing this land’s diverse histories. General admission is free. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be invited to optionally contribute towards our Pay It Forward initiative. 2023 Pay it Forward funds go to Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin (They Feed the People) to support the food security needs of vulnerable persons in Toronto’s Indigenous community. \n\n2023 Communal Table FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-table-summer-solstice-feast-dashmaawaan-bemaadzinjin/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway 2023
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Palestinian Picnic | Mary Freij
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Aug 28 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI Aug 26\, 10pm\nIn so many of the world’s culinary tractions\, delicious food and their warm memories are the domain of grandmothers. Chef Mary Freij’s newest project\, Teta’s Kitchen is an homage to those recipes\, connecting Mary to her Palestinian and Lebanese roots\, and sharing the stories and flavours from her family’s kitchen.\n—– \nMutabal Shawandar\nA luscious\, bright pink dip of roasted beets\, garlic\, tahini\, lemon and olive oil\, served with crispy pita chips. \nArayes (beef or vegetarian)\nA Lebanese street-food favourite\, these thin pita breads are stuffed with a filling of seasoned ground beef\, onions and parsley -or- halloumi cheese\, black olives & mint pesto\, before being grilled\, Served with some fresh vegetable crudités\, pickles and a tahini dipping sauce. \nBatata Harra\nLiterally “spicy potatoes” in Arabic\, this popular potato dish is the perfect accompaniment for these tasty grilled sandwiches. Potatoes roasted in olive oil\, tossed with garlic\, chili and salt\, along with some chili pepper\, cilantro and splash of pomegranate molasses. \nStrawberry Riz bi Haleeb\nRice is popular throughout the Middle East\, and where you find rice\, you usually find rice pudding. This cool\, creamy combines rice\, milk\, sugar\, a touch of rosewater and fresh strawberries for a real summer treat.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2 (1 meat + 1 veg)\nPalestinian Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nMary Freij is a food entrepreneur who has traveled the world in search of amazing culinary experiences. She is the founder of tastecapade.com\, a marketplace for culinary activities. She is also a passionate cook\, she started her culinary career working full time as a cook and hosting pop-up food events\, including the former Mazeh Brunch at The Depanneur and Mazeh take out kisok at the Gould St Global Market (now closed). She recently ventured into opening a new IndoLab concept called Teta’s Kitchen in North York. \n@tastecapade | @tetaskitchen.ca | tetaskitchen.com \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-palestinian-picnic-mary-freij/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Mexican Picnic | Erika Araujo
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Aug 21 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI Aug 19\, 10pm\nMexican culture has a profoundly long history\, with settlements reaching back to 10\,000 BCE\, and a pre-Hispanic agricultural legacy contemporaneous with ancient Egyptians. This rich and ancient tradition\, combined with centuries of Spanish colonial influence\, has evolved into the full glory of contemporary Mexican cuisine. Tonight Chef Erika Araujo of Ixiim prepares a selection of classic Mexican dishes from\, a colourful and flavourful picnic perfect for a warm summer night.\n—– \nEsquites \nThis creamy Mexican corn salad is the easy-to-eat version of elotes\, the BBQ’d corn on the cob that’s a popular street-side snack throughout Mexico\, garnished with mayo\, lime and tajin\, the classic tangy-spicy seasoning. \nTinga Tostadas \nTostadas are the crunchy\, open-face cousins of tacos; crispy fried corn tortillas layered with flavourful spreads\, savoury protein and colourful garnishes for a perfect bocadillo (little snack/mouthful). Tonight’s DIY kits come with Tinga de Pollo\, a classic recipe from Puebla; shredded chicken in a spicy sauce of tomatoes\, onions and smoky chipotle en adobo\, ready to be topped with all the fixings: crunchy corn tostadas\, refried beans\, crumbled cotija cheese\, crema\, lime\, and salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice. \nAlso available vegetarian: with jamaica (hibiscus flower) tinga \nTorta de Tres Leches\nA popular dessert in Mexico City: rich golden sponge cake soaked with evaporated and sweetened condensed milk\, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. \n—– \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nMexican Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IN NOW CLOSED\n\nErika Araujo is a trained nurse in Mexico who found her passion for Gastronomy once she emigrated to Canada. She completed the Culinary program at Humber College\, and since then she has been tirelessly promoting Mexican culture and cuisine through her brand Ixiim. Recently she joined forces with Chocosol to showcase their artisanal Mexican corn products. @ixiimcanada \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-mexican-picnic-erika-araujo/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER: Seoul Food BBQ | Greg Couillard
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Aug 18 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE Aug 16\, 10pm\nChef Greg Couillard is best known for his unique and eclectic mix of Caribbean\, Asian\, Latin\, and Indian flavours and ingredients. He has forged a reputation as a fearless culinary innovator\, a kind of supercollider of food ideas\, smashing them together with incredible force\, producing novel and exotic new dishes for lucky diners to marvel at. Chef Greg’s 30+ year culinary legacy has left an indelible impression on fine dining in Toronto\, opening eyes\, minds & palates to the incredible culinary diversity of our city. For this dinner\, Greg casts his net across Asia\, reeling in flavours from China\, Thailand and Korea\, and bringing it all to the table with his inimitable panache.\n—– \nCold Shanghai Noodle Salad\nFat\, spicy noodles dressed with a Hunan black bean and creamy sesame dressing\, tossed with shredded Asian greens\, crunchy bean sprouts\, cilantro and Thai basil. \nSmoked Seoul Beef Brisket\nClassic Korean flavours meet old-school\, low-and-slow smoky BBQ in this ‘Seoul Food’ mash up\, slathered with homemade  BBQ sauce spiked with Greg’s signature No Refund pineapple hot sauce.\n–or–\nVeggies & Tofu in Red Coconut Curry\nA summery mix of squash\, yams\, peppers and leeks tossed with from tofu in a succulent red coconut curry! \nForbidden Fried Rice\nA colourful wok-fry of of “forbidden” black rice & vegetables. \nSugarplum Fairy\nLuscious\, fragrant almond cake\, studded with ginger-candied plums\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nSeoul Food BBQ Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nSOLD OUT!\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED.\n\nIt would not be hyperbole to suggest that Greg Couillard is one of the most influential chefs in Toronto’s culinary history. Through groundbreaking restaurants like The Parrot\, Stelle\, Avec\, Sarkis\, The Spice Room and many others\, his prescient embrace of this city’s multicultural flavours and ingredients revolutionized fine dining in Toronto\, and foreshadowed the eclectic\, international menus many now take for granted. Chef Greg’s latest project includes a new line of hot sauces called No Refund… Too Hot? Too Bad! \n  \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-seoul-food-bbq-greg-couillard/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Tibetan Picnic | TC Momo
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Aug 14 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI Aug 12\, 10pm\nMomos — hearty dumplings of simple dough wrapped around delectable fillings\, served steamed or fried with spicy sauce — are probably Tibet’s best known culinary export. In fact\, momos are well-loved in many of the countries around the Himalayas\, with countless variations in ingredients\, appearance and names. But especially in Tibet\, momos are not just food; they are also symbols of festivity and celebration. They are served during important social occasions like marriages\, New Years and other special family gatherings. Join Tsewang & Lhundup of TC Tibetan MoMo\, for a taste of traditional Tibetan fare\, all made with local\, organic ingredients sourced directly from the Ontario farmers they work alongside at several of Toronto’s farmers’ markets.\n—– \nLaping\nA cool\, refreshing summer dish of chilled\, hand-cut mung bean noodles dressed with homemade chili oil. \nKotey Momos 6pc per person\nThese momos feature an organic flour dough that is elegantly shaped by hand\, then steamed and pan-fried for an extra special bit of golden crust! \nBeef  with local beef & onions –or– Vegetable with cabbage\, carrots\, spinach\, leeks\, potato & garlic \nServed with Drang Tsal (tangy pickled cabbage salad)\, soy dipping sauce\, and TC’s fabulous homemade hot sauce. \nKhabsay\nThese lightly-sweet\, crispy\, fried cookies are traditionally served as part of a Tibetan New Years celebration.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTibetan Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nFrom a young age\, Tsewang Chodon has enjoyed cooking a varied selection of delicious dishes and serving yummy food to her family and friends. Now together with her partner Lhundup\, they are sharing traditional Tibetan/Himalayan cuisine through TC Tibetan MoMo featuring her own handmade momos\, made with love from locally sourced ingredients. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-tibetan-picnic-tc-momo/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER:  Indonesian Rijsttafel | Elita Rocka
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Aug 11 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE Aug 9\, 10pm\nDutch for “rice table\,” rijsttafel is part of the Dutch-Indonesian colonial heritage\, a meal for festive occasions to be enjoyed with family or friends. It consists of serving many small Indonesian dishes\, revolving around rice\, to be shared with the whole table. Tonight Chef Elita from Nai Nai Indonesian Food curates an exquisite selection of the diverse and delicious dishes from Indonesia’s many cultures and culinary traditions.\n—– \nGado-Gado\nGado-gado is a popular Sundanese dish that masterfully combines slightly sweet\, spicy\, and savory flavours. A kind of composed salad\, it consists of blanched vegetables\, boiled potatoes\, long bean and chayote\, fried tofu and hard-boiled eggs drizzled with justly famous Indonesian peanut sauce. \nNasi Kuning\nIn Indonesia\, nasi kuning (turmeric rice) is a dish traditionally served during celebrations\, where its golden color is a symbol of good fortune. It is often stuffed into a cone-shape mold to make the centerpiece of a ceremonial nasi tumpeng plate in the Javanese slamatan celebration\, a communal feast symbolizing social unity. \nSate Ayam (chicken)\nSate (aka satay) is maybe the best known and most beloved of all Indonesian dishes. Small skewers of chicken are marinated overnight with chili\, ginger\, turmeric\, herbs and sweet soy sauce\, before being grilled and served with peanut sauce\n+\nTelur Balado\nOriginating from Northern Sumatra (Padang or Minang)\, this humble dish takes hard-boiled eggs\, deep-fries them until golden and slightly crispy on the outside\, and then simmeres them in a flavourful sauce of red chili peppers\, tomatoes\, and garlic.\n–or–\nSate Tempe (vegetarian)\nA plant-based version of satay made with tempeh\, a dense cake of fermented soybeans that originates in Indonesia\, that picks up a delicious smoky flavor as it grilled.\n+\nJamur Balado\nShitake mushroom simmered in a spicy chili pepper\, tomatoes\, and garlic sauce. \nBuncis Tumis\nFresh green beans\, simply stir-fried with garlic\, salt\, sugar and spicy sambal. \nAcar Timun\nA tart and refreshing Indonesian pickle made with fresh cucumber\, carrots\, fresh green chilies\, shallots and seasoned with white vinegar\, salt\, and sugar. \nEs Teler\nEs teler (tipsy ice) is a rich and luxurious Indonesian fruit cocktail\, with avocado\, coconut meat\, grass jelly\, jackfruit and other fruits\, served with luscious sauce coconut milk\, sweetened condensed milk\, fragrant pandan leaf\, and hint of salt. \n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nIndonesian Rijsttafel Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nSOLD OUT!\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nChef Elita learned her craft from several generations of family chefs; her grandmother founded a popular noodle restaurant in Central Jakarta that has been a local staple for over 3 decades\, and now owns a noodle factory in Indonesia. Her Mother continued the restaurant business with Elita at her hip. Those indelible experiences have inspired Elita to bring her own authentic Indonesian meals to Toronto. As a food entrepreneur\, she has catered for the Indonesian embassy and has recently launched NaiNai Noodles\, an Indonesian noodle bar and take out restaurant on King St. W.\nIG @nainai.noodles | nainainoodles.com \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-indonesian-rijsttafel-elita-rocka/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Anishinaabe Picnic | Chef Candace
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Aug 7 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI Aug 5\, 10pm\nChef Candace — whose name is Nawatiin Kwe\, meaning Calm Water Woman — is an Anishinaabe entrepreneur from Aundeck-Omni-Kaning on Mantoulin Island. Her passion for food started as a child\, and continued to grow over the years as she helped prepare foods for lunches\, events\, and ceremonies in her community. An interest in wellness and nutrition\, emerging from more than 10 years as a frontline worker\, also informs her approach to sourcing and preparing healthy\, local\, seasonal foods. Chef Candace has prepared this meal to share with us\, inspired by the traditional foods and connection to the land of her First Nation family.\n—– \nVenison chili with baked scone\nThis venison chili combines ingredients whose history lie at the heart of American indigenous foodways —  tomatoes\, chiles and beans — with local ground venison\, vegetables and spices\, to create a hearty bowl of comfort food. Served with a baked ‘scone’\, a lighter version of simple flatbreads like bannock\, and served with delicious maple butter.\nAlso available vegetarian. \nGarden Salad\nFresh and summery mixed greens with carrots\, cucumbers\, and cherry tomatoes\, dressed in Chef Candace’s signature vinaigrette. \nWild Rice with Berries \nWild rice (manoomin in Ojibwe) was a staple for many Canadian First Nations for centuries. A highly nutritious alternative to domesticated rice (to which it is not related)\, it contains twice the protein as brown rice and is an excellent source vitamins and minerals. This nutty\, organic\, wild rice is hand-harvested in Saskatchewan\, and served with yogurt\, summer berries and local maple syrup for touch of sweetness.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nAnishinaabe Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED  \n\nChef Candace is an Indigenous entrepreneur who has worked in the Indigenous community as a frontline worker over the last fifteen years. Candance’s Catering was born out of a lifelong passion for food and has become another way to serve my community. Ceremony and connection to the land is a big part of my life\, and my family’s life as Anishinaabe people. My dream is to travel North America and beyond to build relationships with communities\, gain knowledge about food\, plants and medicines and share these stories and knowledge with the world. Miigwetch (thank you)! \ncandacescatering.ca | @candace_catering_ \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-anishinaabe-picnic-chef-candace/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER:  Casbah Flavours | Dali Chehimi
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Aug 4 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE Aug 2\, 10pm\nLong-time Dep favourite\, Chef Dali Chehimi brings his traditional Tunisian favourites to the table for a delicious taste of the Casbah! Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices\, lush combinations of fruit and meat\, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence. Tagines\, the flavourful stews that range from Morocco to Egypt\, get their name from the characteristic conical dishes of the same name that they are most often cooked in.\n—– \nSalade Mechouia\nHot and sweet peppers cooked until meltingly tender\, stewed with tomatoes\, onions\, garlic\, capers and black olives\, garnished with tuna\, sliced eggs and extra virgin olive oil; garnished with capers\, black olives\, sliced hard boiled eggs and tuna; served with baguette. \nChicken & Apricot Tagine\nThis dish features the classic North African combination of fruit\, meat and aromatic spices. Tender chicken braised in a tomato broth with fresh ginger\, cumin\, coriander\, and cinnamon\, garnished with slivered almonds.\n– or –\nVegetable Tagine\nA North African classic\, a fragrant stew of zucchini\, pumpkin\, onions\, garlic\, and white beets in a lightly spiced tomato broth; garnished with slivered almonds \nRouz Djerbi\nAlso known as Riz Djerbien\, this is named after the island of Djerba in Tunisia from where this dish hails. Similar to a biryani in that a variety of ingredients like spinach\, peppers\, chickpeas\, and harissa combine to create flavourful dish where the rice soaks up the flavours as it cooks. \nServed with side of refreshing carrot salad with lemon\, honey and rosewater. \nBasbousa\nA dense\, luscious cake of coarse semolina\, golden and crunchy on top and tender beneath\, soaked in a lemon syrup and topped with fresh summer berries. \n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nNorth African Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nA veteran Toronto restaurateur\, Dali Chehimi’s storied career has seen him working at iconic restaurants such as Sassafraz\, Sarkis and Avec\, as well as running Casbah\, a catering company specializing in Tunisian fare. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-casbah-flavours-dali-chehimi/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Paella Picnic | Jose Arato
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Jul 31 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI July 29\, 10pm\nPaella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish\, but it is really a speciality of Valencia\, though it has countless regional variations. This classic rice dish has five key ingredients: short-grain rice\, saffron\, pimentón (smoked paprika)\, olive oil and the large\, shallow paellera pan from which the dish gets its name.\n—– \nArugula\, Chèvre & Beet Salad\nFresh and colourful\, this classic combination of flavours is finished off with a mix of toasted seeds for a bit of crunch\, and a side of crusty bread. \nChicken & Chorizo Paella \nOne of José’s signature dishes\, this delicious paella features fresh chicken and paprika-infused Spanish chorizo sausage\, with onion\, garlic\, tomatoes\, green peas and red peppers\, all cooked together with short-grain rice in a saffron-scented sofrito and rich chicken stock.\nAlso available vegetarian: lima bean\, chickpeas & peppers paella prepared with a saffron-infused vegetable stock \nCrema Catalana\nA traditional Spanish dessert similar to creme brûlée\, but cooked on the stove instead of the oven. Crema catalana uses citrus peel and sometimes cinnamon to flavour the custard\, and the crisp sugar crust is traditionally caramelized using a special small round hot iron. Contains dairy\, eggs\n—– \nChicken & Pork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nSpanish Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nChef José Arato is the owner and Head Chef at Pimenton\, a Toronto catering and gourmet food project specializing in Spanish and Mediterranean fine food. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-paella-picnic-jose-arato/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER:  Creole vs Kreyól | Marc Kusitor + Daniel Holloway
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Jul 28 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE July 26\, 10pm\nThere are many legacies of colonialism\, many terrible\, and yet still some wonderful things have emerged from this collision of cultures. In places where French and African cultures touched\, a vibrant fusion cuisine emerged. Creole (Louisiana) and Kreyól (Haiti) foodways share common roots but represent diverse branches\, informed by the idiosyncrasies of history and terroir. Chefs Marc Kusitor and Dan Holloway playfully explore the intersection of these two culinary worlds\, where French techniques meet African traditions and New World ingredients.\n—– \nCornbread with Sides\nAt the iconic Creole restaurant Dookie Chase in New Orleans\, it’s traditional to begin a meal with cornbread and a selection of spreads. Tonight homemade Southern-style cornbread is paired with a smoked mango and yellow pepper jelly brightened with sour orange\, tartinade d’avocats\, a creamy\, spicy blend of avocado and scotch bonnet\, and epis butter\, a classic French compound butter built around the traditional Haitian seasoning blend of peppers\, garlic and herbs. \nPoul Ak Kalalou \n(Braised Chicken with Okra and Andouille Scented Rice)\nA play on the flavours of Creole Gumbo and Haitian Poul ak Sos (stewed chicken). Citrus-marinated chicken legs braised in a spicy tomato based liquid and finished with whole okra to add body to the sauce. Served with rice cooked in the renderings of smoked Cajun andouille sausage.\n–or–\nCauliflower Étouffée\n(Smothered Cauliflower with Black Eyed Peas and Brown Rice)\nÉtouffée — French for ‘smothered’ —is a rich\, often spicy stew that show its French roots through the use of a nutty\, golden roux (a paste of flour cooked in oil or butter). Here cauliflower\, originally from Europe\, meets black-eyed peas\, an ingredient brought to the New World by enslaved Africans\, in a lush fresh tomato-based sauce\, smothered over toothsome brown rice. \nCorassol Ice Cream Sandwiches\nFragrant\, tropical soursop is the star in this double-churned homemade ice cream\, sandwiched between rich\, spiced ‘Maria’ cookies\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nCreole vs Kreyól Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n\nChef Daniel Holloway is a professional chef who\, together with partner Marie Fitrion\, founded Urban Acorn in 2012 to pursue innovative plant-forward connections between food and community. @urbanacornca @chefholloway @voodoohaggis \nChef Marc Kusitor\, a George Brown culinary grad\, is interested in exploring the possibilities in the space between tradition and innovation in Afro-Caribbean cuisine.  @choptimecatering \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-creole-vs-kreyol-marc-kusitor-daniel-holloway/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Turkish Picnic | Tuba Tunç
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Jul 24 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI July 22\, 10pm\nTurkey has an ancient culinary tradition stretching back to the very beginnings of Western civilization. From these deep roots the Ottomans developed a sophisticated and aristocratic cuisine based on ingredients and influences pulled from an empire that stretched from North Africa across the Middle East and into Greece and the Balkans. The flavours of contemporary Turkish food emerge from this mix of cultures and traditions\, and shine in Chef Tuba Tunç’s selection of traditional Turkish dishes.\n—– \nMercimek Kofte\nThis ancient dish is the Ottoman version of “Beyond Meat”\, a vegetarian version of a popular çiğ köfte traditionally made with raw meat. Here lentils and bulgur wheat are combined with green onions\, parsley\, cumin and biber salcasi (a rich and slightly spice Turkish tomato and pepper paste) into savoury little mouthfuls\, served with fresh greens. \nDolma (beef -or- vegetarian)\nStuffed vegetables – in this case red peppers & zucchinis – can be found in virtually every cuisine around the Mediterranean. They are a common dish in Turkish households\, where they are known as dolma\, meaning ‘stuffed’ — and for good reason: they are a delightful little self-contained meals with vegetables\, rice\, and beef (or currants\, cinnamon and a generous helping of olive oil for the vegetarian recipe)\, herbs and spices all combined. This version uses thick potato wedges hold up the peppers while they cook\, which then soak up all the delicious cooking juices and help thicken the tomato-y sauce. Served with a thick haydari sauce of pressed yogurt\, garlic and dill. \nRevani\nA lemon-scented\, syrup-soaked semolina cake similar to Arabic basbousa or namoura. \n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTurkish Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nTuba Tunç was a marketing professional in Istanbul for 10 years\, but her true passion has always been cooking. Through countless dinner parties for friends and family\, she came to realize that she needed to follow this passion and turn it into a career. Since graduating from the Culinary Management Program at George Brown College\, she has worked in various positions at restaurants including managing Anatolia\, one of the oldest Turkish Restaurants in Toronto. Tuba has recently founded LokumEats\, where she showcases Turkish & Ottoman cuisine\, as well as her take on international cuisines. \nlokumeats.com | IG: @lokumeats \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-turkish-picnic-tuba-tunc/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T180000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER:  Filipino Kamayan | Maria Polotan
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Jul 21 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE July 19\, 10pm\nKamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by hand” and refers to a traditional Filipino style of eating—communally\, and without plates or utensils. A typical kamayan meal features a table covered in banana leaves which is then artfully arranged with a variety of traditional Filipino dishes served rice\, condiments and garnishes. Join Maria Polotan of Mama Linda’s for the unique culinary experience of kamayan\, showcasing the flavours and traditions of Filipino cuisine.\n—– \nKinilaw na Pusong Saging\nBanana hearts\, the tender centre of the flower of the banana palm\, are a popular Filipino delicacy similar to artichoke hearts. In this dish\, thin slices of blanched banana hearts are prepared in the style of kinilaw\, a dish similar to ceviche\, with a tart\, acidic dressing of coconut vinegar\, lime juice\, shallots and ginger\, finished off with coconut cream. \nGinataang Manok (chicken) –or– Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa (vegetarian)\nChicken or long bean and Asian squash simmered in a rich coconut broth flavoured with garlic\, ginger\, onion\, and lemongrass. \nEnsaladang Talong\nA salad of grilled Asian eggplant\, tomatoes\, green onions in a lime-honey-ginger dressing \nApan-Apan \nAn Ilonggo dish from the Western Philippines\, this dish of kangkong (water spinach) is prepared with traditional adobo flavours of garlic\, coconut vinegar\, soy sauce\, bay leaf and black pepper. \nAchara\nA tangy pickle of green papaya\, carrot\, onion\, garlic\, and ginger. \nThis meal will be served kamayan-style\, on banana leaves\, with a mix of white & brown rices\, and a selection of condiments like cilantro chutney and crispy garlic.\nNote: food will be served communally on the tables with serving utensils\, and guests are asked to served themselves onto their own plates\n \nMaja Blanca\nA light\, delicate custard of young coconut juice and meat\, coconut milk\, corn\, milk\, sugar\, and cornstarch.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nFilipino Kamayan Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nMaria Lourdes Polotan grew up in a family where food played a central part on how life was celebrated; the kitchen was where the family congregated and her mother presided. Maria has begun to share sharing her passion for food by cooking for others through her catering project Mama Linda’s\, offering traditional Filipino home cooking with quality local ingredients at pop-up events\, catering and at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market in the summer. @mamalindasto \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-filipino-kamayan-maria-polotan/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Taste of Indonesia | Elita Rocka
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE: Sunday\, July 17 \nThe Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Jul 17 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI July 15\, 10pm\nWith more than 17\,000 islands populated by more than 300 different ethnic groups\, Indonesian cuisine has incredible breadth\, depth and variety. Home of the original “Spice Islands”\, Indonesia has been a culinary destination for centuries\, sharing spices like nutmeg and clove with the rest of the world while absorbing and reimagining Indian\, Chinese\, Arabic\, Thai and Dutch influences. Indonesian food boasts many unique flavours\, textures and ingredients worth exploring\, and tonight Chef Elita of NaiNai Noodles shares a few distinctive and authentic Indonesian recipes.\n—– \nTahu Goreng \nThis fried tofu snack is all about the delightful contrast between the crispy golden exterior and the soft\, creamy interior; served with a sweet soy dipping sauce and small green chilli. \nRendang Daging (beef)\nIn a 2011 online poll held by CNN International\, beef rendang was chosen as the number one dish of the ‘World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods’. Beef Rendang is a style of curry-like stew originating from the Minangkabau region in West Sumatra. It is characterized by a long\, slow cooking in coconut milk almost like a confit. The spices used\, lemongrass\, garlic\, chili\, shallot\, ginger and galangal\, also have antimicrobial properties and act as natural preservatives. A popular but labour-intensive dish\, it’s often reserved for special occasions.\n–or–\nRendang Tempeh (vegan)\nTempeh\, a traditional Indonesian food made by the controlled fermentation of soybeans into a firm cake\, works beautifully with the richness of reduced coconut milk and deep & complex flavours of the rendang spices. \nThe meal is served with with jasmine rice\, a coconut & long bean stir fry\, and terong balado\, a dish of eggplant glazed in a spicy chilli sambal with shallots\, garlic\, tomatoes and lime leaf. \nSingkong Lumer\nCassava pudding made from grated cassava cooked with palm sugar\, pandan leaf and topped with creamy coconut milk sauce; a luscious mix of sweet & salty.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nIndonesian Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nChef Elita learned her craft from several generations of family chefs; her grandmother founded a popular noodle restaurant in Central Jakarta that has been a local staple for over 3 decades\, and now owns a noodle factory in Indonesia. Her Mother continued the restaurant business with Elita at her hip. Those indelible experiences have inspired Elita to bring her own authentic Indonesian meals to Toronto. As a food entrepreneur\, she has catered for the Indonesian embassy and has recently launched NaiNai Noodles\, an Indonesian noodle bar and take out restaurant on King St. W.\nIG @nainai.noodles | nainainoodles.com \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-indonesian-elita-rocka/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER: Teta's Palestinian Kitchen | Mary Freij
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style dining in a unique urban setting\, Communal Dinners are seated\, family-style meals\, served and shared at 10 tables of 6\, where you bring your own plates and cutlery. \nTHU Jul 14 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE July 12\, 10pm\nIn so many of the world’s culinary tractions\, delicious food and their warm memories are the domain of grandmothers. Chef Mary Freij’s newest project\, Teta’s (Grandmother’s) Kitchen is an homage to those recipes\, connecting Mary to her Palestinian and Lebanese roots\, and sharing the stories and flavours from her family’s kitchen.\n—– \nWatermelon & Feta Salad\nThe perfect summer salad; juicy\, sweet watermelon and rich\, salty feta are an addictive combination\, topped with a tangy a pomegranate molasses dressing and a sprinkling of fresh mint \nSamakeh Harra (fish)\nA traditional Palestinian/Lebanese dish from the seaside\, delicate white fish fillets are cooked with a fresh\, spicy tomato sauce with plenty of onions\, garlic\, coriander and green pepper.\n–or–\nKoussa Banadoura (vegan)\nFresh summer zucchini lightly cooked with chickpeas in a spicy tomato sauce. \nServed with golden basmati rice and a simple spinach salad. \nCardamom Date Cake\nA rich\, dark & luscious date cake topped with cardamom-infused caramel\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTeta’s Kitchen Palestinian Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nMary Freij is a food entrepreneur who has traveled the world in search of amazing culinary experiences. She is the founder of tastecapade.com\, a marketplace for culinary activities. She is also a passionate cook\, she started her culinary career working full time as a cook and hosting pop-up food events\, including the former Mazeh Brunch at The Depanneur and Mazeh take out kisok at the Gould St Global Market (now closed). She recently ventured into opening a new IndoLab concept called Teta’s Kitchen in North York. \n@tastecapade | @tetaskitchen.ca | tetaskitchen.com \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-tetas-kitchen-mary-freij/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Tunisian Tagines | Dali Chehimi
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE: Sunday\, July 10 \nThe Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Jul 10 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI Jul 8\, 10pm\nLong-time Dep favourite\, Chef Dali Chehimi brings a mix of traditional Tunisian and Moroccan favourites to the table for a delicious tour of North African cuisine. Complex spices\, lush combinations of sweet\, savoury and spicy\, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence make for an exquisite culinary adventure.\n—– \nOmek Houria\nThis beloved Tunisian recipe — the name literally means your mother (omek)\, the fairy/angel (houria) — is a popular dish to break the Ramadan fast. A spicy starter\, somewhere between a salad and a dip\, it is made with sweet braised carrots combined with homemade harissa (a piquant North African chili paste)\, caraway\, garlic and olive oil\, and garnished with capers\, black olives\, sliced hard boiled eggs; served with pita. \nChicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives\nOne of Dali’s signature dishes\, this chicken tagine combines the floral tartness of his homemade preserved lemons\, the rich vegetal notes of cracked green olives and the warm\, spicy flavours of ginger and saffron to great effect;.\n– or –\nSweet Potato & Kale Tagine with Chickpeas\nA healthy\, modern take on Tunisian flavours\, spiced with cumin\, ginger\, nutmeg\, and a hint of curry. \nBoth are served with served with fluffy steamed couscous \nKhobzet Hwé (Breeze Cake)\nThis classic Tunisian dessert of crumbled butter biscuits drizzled with strong coffee and layered with rich buttercream and almonds evokes a tiramisu\, and gets its whimsical name from the cool\, breezy spots where the cake would be left to chill.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTunisian Tagine Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nA veteran Toronto restaurateur\, Dali Chehimi’s storied career has seen him working at iconic restaurants such as Sassafraz\, Sarkis and Avec\, as well as running Casbah\, a catering company specializing in Tunisian fare. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-tunisian-tagines-dali-chehimi/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220703T180000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Pinoy Picnic | Maria Polotan
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ NEW DATE: Sunday\, July 3 ⚠️\nThe Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nSUN Jul 3 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until FRI June 31\, 10pm\nThe Philippines is an archipelago of thousands of islands\, with hundreds of unique and distinctive local cultures\, along with a complex and multicultural history profoundly influenced by Chinese\, Malay\, Spanish and American cultures. Yet some dishes\, like adobo\, have become beloved classics and are likely to be found in Filipino homes across the country. Tonight Maria Polotan of Mama Linda’s shares some of these traditional Filippino favourites incorporating fresh\, local ingredients.\n—– \nCorn and Black Bean Empanaditas\nThese “little empanadas” are a favourite hand pie in the Philippines\, one can find them everywhere from street food vendors to elite social gatherings. This version features a thin\, baked wheat pastry filled with fresh Ontario corn and black beans stewed in fresh tomato sauce with garlic\, onion\, coriander\, cumin and lime\, and served with a cilantro dipping sauce. \nAdobo sa Gata (meat)\nA coconut milk-infused stew with chicken & pork slowly cooked with garlic\, soy sauce\, coconut and sugarcane vinegars\, black pepper\, and bay leaf.\n—or—\nAdobong Tokwa at Kabute (vegan)\nShiitake mushroom\, tofu and Asian greens braised in classic adobo seasonings. \nServed with steamed bok choy\, white jasmine rice and achara\, a tangy pickle of green papaya\, carrot\, onion\, garlic\, and ginger. \nBiko\nA sticky and sweet rice cake topped with latik\, a gooey coconut-caramel glaze.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nPinoy Communal Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nMaria Lourdes Polotan grew up in a family where food played a central part on how life was celebrated; the kitchen was where the family congregated and her mother presided. Maria has begun to share sharing her passion for food by cooking for others through her new catering project Mama Linda’s\, offering traditional Filipino home cooking with quality local ingredients at pop-up events\, catering and at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market in the summer. @mamalindasto \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-pinoy-picnic-maria-polotan/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220630T200000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER:  Mama's Cuisine | Newcomer Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style communal dining in a unique urban setting \nTHU Jun 30 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE June 28\, 10pm\nNewcomer Kitchen started at The Depanneur in 2016 as a grass-roots initiative to create social and economic opportunities for newly-arrived Syrian refugees. After a wildly successful 3-year pilot at The Depanneur\, Newcomer Kitchen expanded to become a entrepreneurial training program aimed at helping diverse groups of newcomer women gain experience in the food sector. Mama’s Cuisine is one of Newcomer Kitchen’s newest cohorts\, women from around the world who have come together to share their foods and cultures with Toronto. Hot on the heels of a successful pop-up at the Leslieville Farmers’ Market\, these ladies from Palestine\, Pakistan\, India\, Lebanon and Egypt are excited to create a truly international meal just in time for Canada Day — a celebration of everything that makes this country home for so many.\n—– \nGreen Pea Kachoris\nIn India these spiced fried spheres of delicate dough are stuffed with green peas\, poho (a kind of flattened rice) and a myriad of spices\, served with tamarind dip and cilantro chutney. \nKibbeh bil Sayniyeh (beef -or- veg)\nThis kibbeh ‘pie’ is a longstanding tradition in the Middle East. A firm dough made from cracked wheat bulgar is layered with ground beef fried with almonds and spices -or- a mix of sweet potato\, grilled onions and walnuts. It is then set in large\, round pans and cut into complex geometric patterns before baking.\n\nGrilled Market Veggies with Spiced Lentils\nFresh\, local summer vegetables garnished with spiced lentils. \nEgyptian Rice Pilaf\nAn elegant dish of medium grain Calrose rice\, cooked with vegetables stock and studded with almonds and raisins. \nNaan\nThese homemade Indian-style flatbreads will prepared on a traditional saj cooker on site! \nSalateh Malfouf \nA cool\, refreshing Egyptian shredded cabbage coleslaw\, jewelled with pomegranate seeds\, dressed with olive oil\, garlic\, and lemon. \nBasbousa\nA traditional Palestinian semolina cake made with shredded coconut and a delicately scented sugar syrup.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nMama’s Cuisine Communal Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nNewcomer Kitchen is a Toronto-based nonprofit organization that seeks to create social and economic opportunity for newcomer women through food-based projects. Our ‘Willing to Work” food entrepreneurship training program is now in its fourth year and has launched multiple women into their own food businesses. A federally funded pilot project\, the women in the program share 100% of the proceeds from the sales of their food to the public. newcomerkitchen.ca \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-mamas-cuisine-newcomer-kitchen/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER: Tibetan Momos | Tsewang & Lhundup
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style communal dining in a unique urban setting \nTHU Jun 23 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE June 21\, 10pm\nMomos — hearty dumplings of simple dough wrapped around delectable fillings\, served steamed or fried with spicy sauce — are probably Tibet’s best known culinary export. In fact\, momos are well-loved in many of the countries around the Himalayas\, with countless variations in ingredients\, appearance and names. But especially in Tibet\, momos are not just food; they are also symbols of festivity and celebration. They are served during important social occasions like marriages\, New Years and other special family gatherings. Join Tsewang & Lhundup of TC’s Tibetan Momo\, for a taste of traditional Tibetan fare\, all made with local\, organic ingredients sourced directly from the Ontario farmers they work alongside at several of Toronto’s farmers’ markets.\n—– \nHimalayan-style Vegetable Chow Mein\nChow mein is a common and popular street food across Asia. Originally from China (‘chao’ means ‘stir-fried’ and ‘mian’ means ‘noodles’)\, they are a more recent addition to the culinary repertoire of the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Nepal. Thin wheat noodles are tossed with a selection of local vegetables like cabbage\, carrots\, leeks and onions before being topped with a savoury homemade tomato and garlic sauce. Served with a side of Tsewang’s homemade spicy kichmi. \nMomo Feast\nThese kotey momos feature an organic flour dough that is elegantly shaped by hand\, then steamed and pan-fried for an extra special bit of golden crust. There will be 4 kinds of momos on the table for sharing: beef with onions\, chicken\, mixed vegetable\, and tofu & spinach — a generous helping of 8 momos per person. The momos are served with Drang Tsal\, a tangy pickled cabbage salad\, a fabulous homemade hot sauce\, and soy sauce for dipping. \nDre-Sil\nA traditional Tibetan New Year’s dish of steamed rice with butter and a mixture of dried fruits\, it symbolizes good luck and happiness for the year ahead. Served with homemade yogurt. \nTibetan Sweet Tea\nSweet black milk tea with ginger\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTibetan Momo Communal Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\nFrom a young age\, Tsewang Chodon has enjoyed cooking a varied selection of delicious dishes and serving yummy food to her family and friends. Now TC is sharing traditional Tibetan/Himalayan cuisine by offering her own handmade MoMo sourced from local ingredients. TC has been selling her products at local farmers’ markets\, the Evergreen Brickworks and at other local events under the banner of TC’s Tibetan Momo. \n\nBONUS: Dinner & A Movie!\nFree Screening at Fort York with Toronto Outdoor Picture Show \nTHU Jun 23 – HOMECOMING\nBeyoncé Knowles-Carter’s documentary Homecoming\, co-directed by Ed Burke\, is a ground-breaking concert film matched only by the iconic stage performances it features. Her long-anticipated headlining Coachella show delayed by a year while the artist gave birth to twins\, the documentary allows audiences a rare glimpse into her private life\, laying bare her personal and production challenges as she mounts an ambitious creative project while recovering from a difficult pregnancy. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-tibetan-momos-tsewang-lhundup/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Global Pan | Newcomer Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnics 2022\nPick-up picnics in the heart of the city. \nTUE Jun 21 • The Bentway Studio at Canoe Landing • 6-7pm\nPre-order online until SUN June 19\, 10pm\nNewcomer Kitchen started at The Depanneur in 2016 as a grass-roots initiative to create social and economic opportunities for newly-arrived Syrian refugees. After a wildly successful 3-year pilot at The Depanneur\, Newcomer Kitchen expanded to become a entrepreneurial training program aimed at helping diverse groups of newcomer women gain experience in the food sector. Global Pan is one of Newcomer Kitchen’s newest cohorts\, women from around the world who have come together to share their foods and cultures with Toronto. Featuring women from Syria\, Afghanistan\, China\, Taiwan\, and a mother & daughter team from the Bahamas\, this eclectic group has put together an exciting international menu for our inaugural Communal Picnic.\n—– \nMuhummara + Cong Yu Bing\nMuhummara is a rich\, ruby-red Syrian spread of roasted red peppers\, tomato paste\, nigella seeds and chopped walnuts. Served with Cong Yu Bing\, flaky and delicate scallion pancakes popular in northeastern China. \nTaiwanese Pickled Daikon\nThese delicious and crunchy pickled vegetables are a staple on tables in China and Taiwan with a sour/sweet/spicy/smoky flavour profile. \nChapli Kebab (meat)\nA specialty of Pashtun cuisine\, these spicy Afghan beef patties are prepared with minced Halal beef\, seasoned with ground coriander\, pomegranate seeds\, green chillies\, and mint; served with fresh flatbread.\n–or–\nMacaroni Pie (veg)\nA classic party dish across the Caribbean\, this baked Bahamian-style macaroni and cheese is an addictive mix of crunchy top and creamy centre. \nBorani Banjan\nThis delicious Afghan is made with slices of fried eggplant simmered in an aromatic tomato sauce topped with lashes of thick garlicky yogurt and mint. \nCaribbean Citrus Salad\nCrisp green lettuce with sliced citrus\, tossed with a light avocado and lime dressing. \nChinese Almond Jelly\nAlmond jelly is a light dessert enjoyed across Asia for its cool\, delicate texture. It is made with almond milk scented with ground sweet apricot seeds\, set with agar agar\, and topped with tropical fruit.\n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nGlobal Pan Communal Picnic\n$59 for 2  • $109 for 4  • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nNewcomer Kitchen is a Toronto-based nonprofit organization that seeks to create social and economic opportunity for newcomer women through food-based projects. Our ‘Willing to Work” food entrepreneurship training program is now in its fourth year and has launched multiple women into their own food businesses. A federally funded pilot project\, the women in the program share 100% of the proceeds from the sales of their food to the public. newcomerkitchen.ca \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Picnic FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-global-pan-newcomer-kitchen/
LOCATION:The Bentway Studio\, 55 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 4B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Picnics 2022
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL DINNER: Taco Party | Erika Araujo  
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Dinners 2022\nFamily-style communal dining in a unique urban setting \nTHU Jun 16 • Strachan Gate at The Bentway • 6pm\nPre-order online until TUE June 14\, 10pm\nAh\, tacos… warm\, savoury fillings topped with a variety of colourful garnishes\, all wrapped up in fresh\, tender corn tortillas. These little bundles of deliciousness have become the most iconic Mexican dish the world over\, and for good reason. Join Chef Erika Araujo of Ixiim for this fun and interactive DIY taco party featuring a fabulous spread of 5 different fillings and toppings that showcase the delectable diversity of authentic Mexican flavours.\n—– \nTotopos with guacamole & salsa\nKick off with this classic starter of totopos (crispy fried corn tortilla chips) served with tomatillo & avocado guacamole and piquant red arbol chile and tomato salsa. \nDIY Taco Party!\nA selection of 5 fillings served with warm corn tortillas for you to mix and match. \nChicken Pibil – tender chicken cooked in banana leaves in the style of the Yucatan; with orange\, oregano and achitote (annatto) which lends its distinctive red colouring; served with pickled red onions \nPork Carnitas – the ever-popular shredded pork shoulder of Michoacán; slowly confit in its own juices with garlic\, bay leaves and citrus. \nMole Verde – summer squash\, zucchini\, and cauliflower in a complex sauce of pumpkin seeds\, tomatillos\, poblano chiles\, scallions\, and green herbs. \nSweet potato and black beans with spiced with fragrant guajillo peppers \nRoasted corn and zucchini a la Mexicana\, with tomato\, onion & garlic \nThe party isn’t complete without the classic accompaniments: refried beans\, a fresh pico de gallo of tomato\, jalapeño\, onions\, lime & cilantro. \nArroz con Leche Palettas\nSweet\, creamy cinnamon-infused rice pudding is a Mexican favourite\, but it is sometimes also served up as a refreshing frozen paletta (popsicle). Contains dairy \n—– \nMeat\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nTaco Party Communal Dinner\n$69 for 2  • $129 for 4  • for 6 $189 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\n\nErika Araujo is a trained nurse in Mexico who found her passion for Gastronomy once she emigrated to Canada. She completed the Culinary program at Humber College\, and since then she has been tirelessly promoting Mexican culture and cuisine through her brand Ixiim. Recently she joined forces with Chocosol to showcase their artisanal Mexican corn products. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to contribute towards our Pay It Forward program to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will match funds to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. \n\n2022 Communal Dinner FAQs
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-dinner-taco-party-erika-araujo/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Dinners 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210902T190000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Global Fusion | Greg Couillard
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Aug 31\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Sep 2\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nChef Greg Couillard is best known for his unique and eclectic mix of Caribbean\, Asian\, Latin\, and Indian flavours and ingredients. He has forged a reputation as a fearless culinary innovator\, a kind of supercollider of food ideas\, smashing them together with incredible force\, producing novel and exotic new dishes for lucky diners to marvel at. Chef Greg’s 30+ year culinary legacy has left an indelible impression on fine dining in Toronto\, opening eyes\, minds & palates to the incredible culinary diversity of our city. For this dinner\, Greg takes a journey down the old Silk Road\, following the ancient trail of spices from Southeast Asia through India and Central Asia on their way to the Mediterranean and Europe.\n—– \nMogul Chowder\nFabulously wealthy from the spice trade\, and flush with the abundant produce of the subcontinent\, the refined courts of the Mogul Empire were home to a fabulously luxurious cuisine. This complex and layered curried squash and leek chowder is rich with coconut cream and finished with roasted corn and cilantro. \nGolden Shwedagon Kumquat Chili Roasted Chicken\nOnce a very remote kingdom\, Burma became a source of incredible wealth for its British colonizers\, producing copious spices\, rubies\, timber and more. The colonial capital Rangoon is famous for its immense gilded Buddhist shrines like the Shwedagon pagoda. The glinting golden colour\, and the exotic fragrance of fresh kumquats (aromatic miniature oranges originating from China) inspires this spicy roast chicken dish.\n-or-\nGoan Crazy Vegetable Curry\nGoa\, an ancient city on the West coast of India that became a Portuguese trading outpost was home to a remarkably multicultural population\, including the largest community of Sephardic jews in India\, and developed many unique dishes as a result. This fragrant curry’s ingredients — chickpeas\, eggplant\, red pepper\, yam and tomato — would be as at home in the Mediterranean as they were in South Asia. \nBoth dishes are served with stir-fried yu choy mustard greens and jasmine rice. \nFinger Banoffee Cake\nTropical date and banana palms inspire this dark & sticky “toffee pudding” — rich spiced date cake glazed with a salted caramel sauce — topped with miniature finger bananas.\n—– \nContains wheat\, dairy \nChicken\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nGlobal Fusion Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \n⬇️ ORDER BELOW ⬇️ \n\n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nIt would not be hyperbole to suggest that Greg Couillard is one of the most influential chefs in Toronto’s culinary history. Through groundbreaking restaurants like The Parrot\, Stelle\, Avec\, Sarkis\, The Spice Room and many others\, his prescient embrace of this city’s multicultural flavours and ingredients revolutionized fine dining in Toronto\, and foreshadowed the eclectic\, international menus many now take for granted. Chef Greg’s latest project includes a new line of hot sauces called No Refund — Too Hot? Too Bad!
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-global-fusion-greg-couillard-2/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Philippines | Maria Polotan
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThe Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nDinner & a Movie\nThe Toronto Outdoor Picture Show is once again screening some great movies at Fort York National Historic Site in August & September\, including two nights that coincide with our upcoming Communal Picnics at The Bentway. While advance tickets are all sold out\, there are some last-minute same day tickets released at 12pm on the day of the screenings.\nTHU Aug 26 — MINARI by Lee Isaac Chung\, USA\, 2020\nTHU Sep 2 — DAZED AND CONFUSED by Richard Linklater\, 1993\, USA \nThe Toronto Outdoor Picture Show has just offered The Depanneur 50 FREE TICKETS to the AUG 26 screening of Minari to the next 25 people who order the Aug 26 Communal Picnic Dinner! Order by TUE at 10pm and I will contact the lucky winners on WED to let them know how to collect their tickets. \nPre-order online until TUE Aug 24\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Aug 26\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nThe food of the Philippines is complex\, as diverse as the more than 100 ethnic groups that populate its 7600+ islands\, and overlaid with centuries of Chinese\, Southeast Asian\, Spanish\, and American influences. Tonight’s menu by Maria Polotan incorporates local ingredients into traditional Filippino recipes.\n—— \nKinilaw na Tokwa at Labanos \nCrispy fried tofu simmered with daikon radish in a spicy\, tart\, coconut-sap vinegar sauce\, and served at room temperature topped with green onions and cilantro \nFilipino BBQ\nA summer BBQ duo of Inihaw na Manok\, boneless chicken skewers marinated in a salty-sweet-spicy-tangy marinade\, and Insarabasab\, smoky cubes of chopped grilled pork belly tossed with sweet red onions and calamansi lime juice\n-or-\nGinataang Kalabasa At Sitaw\nAsian squash and long beans simmered in a rich coconut broth flavoured with garlic\, ginger\, onion\, and lemongrass. \nBoth meals come with ensaladang inihaw na talong\, a smoky salad of grilled eggplant with garlic and ginger\, and golden annatto-infused rice. \nMaja Blanca\nA delicate custard of young coconut juice and meat\, coconut milk\, corn\, milk\, sugar\, and cornstarch.\n—– \nChicken & Pork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nFilipino Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nMaria Lourdes Polotan grew up in a family where food played a central part on how life was celebrated; the kitchen was where the family congregated and her mother presided. Maria has begun to share sharing her passion for food by cooking for others through her new catering project Mama Linda’s\, offering traditional Filipino home cooking with quality local ingredients at pop-up events\, catering and at Withrow Park Farmers’ Market in the summer. @mamalindasto
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-philippines-maria-polotan/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210611T224235Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Mexico | Erika Araujo  
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Aug 17\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Aug 19\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nMexican culture has a profoundly long history\, with settlements reaching back to 10\,000 BCE\, and a pre-Hispanic agricultural legacy contemporaneous with ancient Egyptians. This rich and ancient tradition\, combined with centuries of Spanish colonial influence\, has evolved into the full glory of contemporary Mexican cuisine. Tonight Chef Erika Araujo of Ixiim prepares a selection of classic Mexican dishes from Puebla\, Veracruz and Mexico City\, a colourful and flavourful picnic perfect for a warm summer night.\n—– \nEmpanadas de Atun\nSavoury baked or fried turnovers can be found nearly anywhere Spanish culture has had an influence. There countless regional variations throughout Latin America\, and these Mexican ones are made with tuna. \nTinga & Salpicon Tostadas \nTostadas are the crunchy\, open-face cousins of tacos; crispy fried corn tortillas layered with flavourful spreads\, savoury proteins and colourful garnishes for a perfect bocadillo (little snack/mouthful). Tonight’s DIY kits come with all the fixings: crunchy corn tostadas\, refried beans\, guacamole\, pico de gallo\, crumbled cotija cheese\, crema\, all ready to be topped with Chicken Tinga (a classic recipe from Puebla; shredded chicken in a spicy sauce of tomatoes\, onions and smoky chipotle en adobo) and Beef Salpicon (a cool salad of shedded beef\, lettuce\, tomato\, radish\, onion\, cucumber tossed with olive oil and oregano). \nAlso available vegetarian: with Jamaica Tinga (hibiscus flower) and Cauliflower Salpicon \nFlan Mexicano\nA classic Mexican comfort food dessert and home-cooking staple\, this creamy\, caramel-y egg custard gets an update with coconut milk base and touch of Mexican vanilla.\n—– \nContains dairy\, wheat \nChicken\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nMexican Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY.\n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nErika Araujo is a trained nurse in Mexico who found her passion for Gastronomy once she emigrated to Canada. She completed the Culinary program at Humber College\, and since then she has been tirelessly promoting Mexican culture and cuisine through her brand Ixiim\, at workshops and culinary events like TacoFest\, Soupalicious and the PanAm Games.
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-mexico-by-erika-araujo/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210615T185102Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Turkey | Tuba Tunç
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Aug 10\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Aug 12\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nTurkey has an ancient culinary tradition stretching back to the very beginnings of Western civilization. From these deep roots the Ottomans developed a sophisticated and aristocratic cuisine based on ingredients and influences pulled from an empire that stretched from North Africa across the Middle East and into Greece and the Balkans. The flavours of contemporary Turkish food emerge from this mix of cultures and traditions\, and shine in Chef Tuba Tunç’s selection of traditional Turkish dishes.\n—– \nHaydari & Ezme Salata\nHaydari is a cool\, creamy dip of pressed yogurt\, garlic\, dill and olive oil dip\, a perfect for the ezme salata\, a rib red blend of finely chopped tomato\, red peppers and cucumber\, combined with garlic\, vinegar\, and biber salçası a rich\, spicy Turkish tomato & pepper paste. \nTantuni\nA very popular street food in Turkey\, originating from the city of Mersin — imagine a kind of Turkish fajita. Thin strips of beef are stir fried with spices (traditionally with cottonseed oil)\, then wrapped in soft\, thin lavash bread with onions\, tomatoes\, parsley\, and fresh mint; served with pickled vegetables on the side.\nAlso available vegetarian: spicy grilled haloumi cheese wrap with onions\, tomatoes\, parsley\, and fresh mint \nTulumba\nThe appeal of sweet\, deep fried dough is pretty universal\, from Persian bamiyeh to Indian jalebis\, Mexican churros to Greek loukoumades to our very own Tim Bits. Tulumba are small round cylindrical fritters\, dunked in a sugar syrup while still hot.\n—– \nContains wheat\, dairy \nBeef\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nTurkish Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nTuba Tunç was a marketing professional in Istanbul for 10 years\, but her true passion has always been cooking. Through countless dinner parties for friends and family\, she came to realize that she needed to follow this passion and turn it into a career. Since graduating from the Culinary Management Program at George Brown College\, she has worked in various positions at restaurants including managing Anatolia\, one of the oldest Turkish Restaurants in Toronto. Tuba has recently founded LokumEats\, where she showcases Turkish & Ottoman cuisine\, as well as her take on international cuisines. \nlokumeats.com | IG: @lokumeats
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-turkey-tuba-tunc/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210611T225820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T191008Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Spain | Jose Arato
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Aug 3\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Aug 5\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nPaella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish\, but it is really a speciality of Valencia\, though it has countless regional variations. This classic rice dish has five key ingredients: short-grain rice\, saffron\, pimentón (smoked paprika)\, olive oil and the large\, shallow paellera pan from which the dish gets its name. José Arato\, owner and Head Chef of Pimentón\, will be preparing his paella live on site in his giant 100 cm wide paellera!\n—– \nArugula\, Chèvre & Beet Salad\nFresh and colourful\, this classic combination of flavours is finished off with a mix of toasted seeds for a bit of crunch\, and a side of crusty bread. \nChicken & Chorizo Paella \nOne of José’s signature dishes\, this delicious paella features fresh chicken and paprika-infused Spanish chorizo sausage\, with onion\, garlic\, tomatoes\, green peas and red peppers\, all cooked together with short-grain rice in a saffron-scented sofrito and rich chicken stock.\nAlso available vegetarian: lima bean\, chickpeas & peppers paella prepared with a saffron-infused vegetable stock \nCrema Catalana\nA traditional Spanish dessert similar to creme brûlée\, but cooked on the stove instead of the oven. Crema catalana uses citrus peel and sometimes cinnamon to flavour the custard\, and the crisp sugar crust is traditionally caramelized using a special small round hot iron.\n—– \nContains dairy\, eggs \nChicken & Pork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nSpanish Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY.\n  \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nChef José Arato is the owner and Head Chef at Pimenton\, a Toronto catering and gourmet food project specializing in Spanish and Mediterranean fine food.
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-spain-by-jose-arato/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210615T183731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T023425Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Jamaica | Avery Billy
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Jul 27\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Jul 29\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nAfrican traditions\, Indian spices\, and tropical ingredients all go into making Jamaican food a culinary treasure that is beloved the world over. Chef Billy Bass brings his Caribbean roots to the table with this hearty meal of Jamaican-inspired recipes\, including his signature charcoal-grilled Jerk chicken\, just in time for Caribana weekend.\n—– \nMango Chow Salad\nFresh mixed spring greens tossed with Mango Chow\, a tart & spicy Trinidadian-style salsa of green mangoes\, red onions and scotch bonnet pepper\, all tossed in a sweet mango vinaigrette. \nBBQ Jerk Chicken\nJerk remains one of the most loved and iconic of Jamaican dishes; a Jamaican spice blend for which every island cook has their own secret recipe. Billy’s authentic jerk chicken starts with a 24-hour marinade in his homemade blend of smoked spices\, allspice\, molasses and scotch bonnet peppers before being grilled over hardwood charcoal.\nAlso available vegetarian: skewers of jerk-marinated grilled eggplant and portobello mushrooms finished with smokey BBQ sauce \nServed with a creamy Caribbean potato salad with roasted breadfruit and sweet potato\, peas\, carrots and fresh herbs\, and spicy roasted corn splashed with lime juice. \nBBQ Pineapple Pops\nJuicy pineapple skewers dusted with cinnamon sugar\, caramelized over a charcoal grill and served with a side of spiced whipped cream.\n—— \nContains dairy \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nJamaican Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nAvery Billy — aka Chef Billy Bass — is a young\, ambitious professional cook with a passion for creating unique culinary experiences that reflect his Caribbean roots along with his love for international cuisines. Keep tabs on his upcoming pop-up events on Instagram at @gb_hospitality_toronto or on Facebook.
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-jamaica-avery-billy/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210615T182800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T150218Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Tunisia | Dali Chehimi
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Jul 2o\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Jul 22\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nLong-time Dep favourite\, Chef Dali Chehimi brings his traditional Tunisian favourites to the table for a delicious taste of the Casbah! Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices\, lush combinations of fruit and meat\, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence. Tagines\, the flavourful stews that range from Morocco to Egypt\, get their name from the characteristic conical dishes of the same name that they are most often cooked in.\n—– \nSalade Mechouia\nHot and sweet peppers cooked until meltingly tender\, stewed with tomatoes\, onions\, garlic\, capers and black olives\, garnished with tuna\, sliced eggs and extra virgin olive oil; with fresh pita for mopping up all the deliciousness. \nChicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives\nDali’s chicken tagine combines the floral tartness of his homemade preserved lemons\, the rich vegetal notes of cracked green olives and the warm\, spicy flavours of ginger and saffron to great effect; served with fluffy couscous.\n– or –\nVegetable Tagine\nA North African classic\, a fragrant stew of zucchini\, pumpkin\, onions\, garlic\, white beets and chickpeas in a lightly spiced tomato broth; served with fluffy couscous. #vegan \nKhobzet Hwé (Breeze Cake)\nThe simplicity and comfort of no-bake ‘refrigerator’ cakes appeals even in places where refrigeration was not necessarily common. Much traditional Middle Eastern architecture was cleverly designed to maximize airflow and bring in cool drafts. This classic Tunisian dessert of crumbled butter biscuits drizzled with strong coffee and layered with rich buttercream and almonds evokes a tiramisu\, and gets its whimsical name from the cool\, breezy spots where the cake would be left to chill.\n—– \nContains eggs\, wheat\, dairy\, nuts \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nTunisian Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nPICKUP IS WED 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY\nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL OUR OTHER BENTWAY EVENTS\n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nA veteran Toronto restaurateur\, Dali Chehimi’s storied career has seen him working at iconic restaurants such as Sassafraz\, Sarkis and Avec\, as well as running Casbah\, a catering company specializing in Tunisian fare. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-tunisia-dali-chehimi/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210614T185356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T015143Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Italy | Luciano Schipano
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Jul 13\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Jul 15\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nItalian food has become one of the most popular cuisines the world over\, but like all culinary traditions it is not a fixed thing; some dishes stick very close to their ancient roots\, others have evolved to incorporate new ideas and ingredients. Tonight Chef Luciano Schipano shares with you a delicious mix of classic recipes and creative updates that capture the spirit of this justly world-class cuisine. Don’t miss the exquisite mushroom risotto\, cooked on site in the spectacular Pentolo\, a giant 1-metre wide suspended pan imported from Italy; the largest of its kind in Canada!\n—– \nPanzanella\nOne of the best-known Tuscan dishes\, this luscious tomato and bread salad tastes like summer. Fresa (toasted Italian bread) soaks up the juices from ripe beefsteak tomatoes\, together with cucumber\, red onion\, oregano\, basil\, and organic Calabrian extra virgin olive oil from Chef Luciano’s family farm\, where the olives are stil hand picked in the traditional way. \nInvoltini di Melanzane\nA supremely elegant and light summer dish; slices of Italian eggplant rolled over mozzarella and prosciutto crudo\, cooked in light fresh tomato sauce with fresh basil and thyme.\nAlso available vegetarian\, without prosciutto. \nRisotto Funghi Rosmarino\nItalian Carnaroli rice with fresh Ontario mushrooms\, infused with fresh rosemary and finished with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano. \nBudino al Limone\nA refreshing summery lemon pudding; eggs and almond milk lighten the classic custard\, and fresh lemon juice and zest highlight the tart flavour.\n—– \nContains eggs\, wheat\, dairy \nItalian Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUPS IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY.\n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nChef Luciano Schipano has a serious passion for the culinary arts. A Red Seal certified Chef\, Luciano is President of Slow Food Toronto\, as well as the director Director of the Italian Federation of Chefs\, and an active member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. He loves to share his knowledge of Italian cuisine though teaching\, both in Canada and Italy\, as well as via TV appearances and culinary tours. He is a passionate food advocate\, working with projects like Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and Soupalicious\, as well as an accomplished personal chef\, executive chef\, teacher and food consultant. Chef Luciano also organizes Culinary Tours in Italy\, Calabria\, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy food and culture directly with farmers\, producers and local chefs. | lucianoschipano.com \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-italy-luciano-schipano/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210614T184751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T124248Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Indonesia | NaiNai/Chef Elita
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Jul 6\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Jul 8\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nWith more than 17\,000 islands populated by more than 300 different ethnic groups\, Indonesian cuisine has incredible breadth\, depth and variety. Home of the original “Spice Islands”\, Indonesia has been a culinary destination for centuries\, sharing spices like nutmeg and clove with the rest of the world while absorbing and reimagining Indian\, Chinese\, Arabic\, Thai and Dutch influences. Indonesian food boasts many unique flavours\, textures and ingredients worth exploring\, and tonight Chef Elita of NaiNai Noodles shares a few distinctive and authentic Indonesian recipes.\n—– \nGado Gado\nAn addictive Indonesian salad; deceptively simply\, infinitely variable\, always delicious. A mix of veggies like long green beans\, lettuce\, sweet corn and bean sprouts\, dressed in a complex and spicy peanut sauce. \nJagung Bakar\nThis popular Indonesian street food — grilled corn with a sweet & spicy chili glaze — complete the picnic mood. \nBeef Rendang\nIn a 2011 online poll held by CNN International\, rendang was chosen as the number one dish of the ‘World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods’. Rendang is a style of curry-like stew popular in Sumatra and Malaysia\, characterized by a long slow cooking in coconut milk such that the sugars caramelize and the liquid largely evaporates\, making the sauce relatively dry. The spices used in rendang\, lemongrass\, garlic\, shallot\, ginger and galangal\, have antimicrobial properties and serve as natural preservatives. A popular but labour-intensive dish\, it’s often served on special occasions.\n-or-\nTempeh Satay\nTempeh is a denser\, more toothsome relative of tofu native to Indonesia. Made from fermented whole soybeans\, here it is marinated in a sweet soy glaze and cooked on an open flame grill; comes with peanut sauce\, sliced shallots and chopped chilies. \nBoth mains are served with jasmine rice\, jackfruit curry\, mixed vegetable stir fry and special green chili sambal. \nSingkong Lumer\nSweet cassava pudding made from grated cassava cooked with palm sugar\, pandan leaf and topped with creamy coconut milk sauce\n—– \nContains peanuts\, soy \nBeef\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nIndonesian Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS THU 6-7PM AT THE BENTWAY\n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nChef Elita learned her craft from several generations of family chefs; her grandmother founded a popular noodle restaurant in Central Jakarta that has been a local staple for over 3 decades\, and now owns a noodle factory in Indonesia. Her Mother continued the restaurant business with Elita at her hip. Those indelible experiences have inspired Elita to bring her own authentic Indonesian meals to Toronto. As a food entrepreneur\, she has catered for the Indonesian embassy and has recently launched NaiNai Noodles\, an Indonesian noodle bar and take out restaurant on King St. W.\nIG @nainai.noodles | nainainoodles.com \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-indonesia-nainai-chef-elita/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210703T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015459
CREATED:20210702T022912Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Don Chingón Mexican Brunch at The Bentway
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021\nMexican Brunch Picnic at The Bentway\nby Don Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nThe Depanneur’s brunch residents\, Don Chingon\, are partnering with The Bentway as part of their 2021 Communal Picnic series to offer their fabulous Mexican Brunch Boxes as a pick-up picnic option on Saturdays at The Bentway from July 3 to September 4. \nChoose from a trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people featuring the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — as well as their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.\nPre-Order by THU 10pm — Pick Up SAT 12-1pm at The Bentway\n\nTORTAS\n(1 Torta per person) \nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, Ancho bacon\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, refried beans\, guacamole\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refried beans\, chipotle mayo; “drowned” in Ahogada sauce. Messy! \nTAMALES\n(2 Tamales per person) \nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nFlavour of the week | Ask! \nTACOS\n(3 Tacos per person) \nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, beans\, queso & guac \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nAll Brunch Boxes come with\nEsquites (Mexican street-style corn salad)\nGuacamole\, Salsa & Totopos (homemade tortilla chips)\nPan Dulce (Mexican sweet bread)\nJarritos (imported Mexican sodas) \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce | $9\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce | $9 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-don-chingon-mexican-brunch-at-the-bentway-2/2021-07-03/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Depanneur":MAILTO:info@thedepanneur.ca
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