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POP-UP: Día de la Candelaria — Tamale Brunch by Erika Araujo

SAT & SUN Feb 1-2 ONLY! Mama Linda's Filipino Brunch returns Feb 8 ----- In Mexico, Christmas interconnects with many other festivities and traditions. In early January, Dia De Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) celebrates the three wise men who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus; it’s celebrated with the baking of a Rosca de […]

PICK UP DINNER: Bosnian Cabbage Rolls by Ksenija Hotic

Pre-order online until THU Mar 26, 10pm Pick up on FRI Mar 27, 6-7:30pm Sarme A classic dish across the Balkans, Bosnian cabbage rolls (Sarme) are stuffed with a mix of ground and smoked beef, lamb, rice, and spices, wrapped in cabbage leaves from whole heads of cabbage that have been patiently pickled by natural […]

SPECIAL EVENT: Newcomer Kitchen Syrian Picnic Pop Up

The Dep welcomes back Newcomer Kitchen for a Syrian Picnic Pop-Up Newcomer Kitchen, a non-profit project that started at The Depanneur in 2016 to help newly-arrived Syrian women engage through food, has been quietly evolving into robust organization that offers a variety of entrepreneurial training & programs to a range of newcomers. After a year-long […]

POP-UP: Frozen Fincicles by Chef Doris Fin

Pre-order online until FRI Jul 24, 10pm Pick up on SAT Jul 25, 6-7:30pm Luscious & decadent yet healthy & wholesome — these vegan frozen treats are simply Fintastic! Chef Doris Fin introduces Finscicles, a deliciously luxurious plant-based frozen 'ice cream' bar made from 100% pure, organic ingredients —  sunflower seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, […]

POP-UP: Frozen Fincicles by Chef Doris Fin

Pre-order online until FRI Aug 7, 10pm Pick up on SAT Aug 8, 6-7:30pm Luscious & decadent yet healthy & wholesome — these vegan frozen treats are simply Fintastic! Chef Doris Fin introduces Finscicles, a deliciously luxurious plant-based frozen 'ice cream' bar made from 100% pure, organic ingredients —  sunflower seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, […]

COMMUNAL PICNIC: Spain — Jose Arato

The Bentway 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Paella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish, but it is really a speciality of Valencia, though it has countless regional variations. Named after the pan it is cooked in, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain Bomba rice, saffron, pimentón, olive oil and a paella pan. Beyond that, there are innumerable local versions incorporating everything from seafood to snails to rabbit. José Arato, owner and Head Chef of Pimentón, has built an enthusiastic following around his take on this classic dish at Evergreen Brickworks Farmer’s Market.

COMMUNAL PICNIC: Indonesia — Elita Rocka

With 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 Javanese Chef Elita Rocka shares a few distinctive and authentic Indonesian recipes.

COMMUNAL PICNIC: Nigeria — Victor Uguweke

The Bentway 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chef Victor Uguweke grew up in a restaurant family in Lagos, and went on to work in kitchens here, in London (UK), and Beijing. Now he is proudly reclaiming his culinary heritage with his latest project, Afrobeat Kitchen, a mash-up of authentic recipes from the motherland with flavours and techniques acquired around the world.