Musical traditions, much like culinary ones, are often the result of the cultural fusion that comes about through conquest or migration. Fado is a perfect musical example; while evocative of Portugal it is spiced with hints of Brazil, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde. The Afro-Brazilian musical tradition of Fado, or ‘fate’, dates back before the […]
Catalonia is a region bordered by Spain, France and the Balearic Sea known for its distinctive language and food. Combining elements of French, Spanish, Basque and North African influences, Catalan cuisine is a celebration of the Mediterranean terroir and millennia of cultural dialogue. Chef José Arato, owner and Head Chef at Pimenton, brings a handful […]
KayGeni is a musician, singer, and songwriter from the Bahamas who recently moved to Toronto. Tonight she shares with you some of her favourite family recipes, dishes that evoke memories of growing up and her grandmother’s kitchen. Variations on these classic dishes can be found in almost every Bahamian home, with every family giving them […]
Rustic French cooking lies deep at the heart of continental cuisine; much of the heritage of fine European cooking can find its roots in the traditional ingredients of the French countryside: beef, aromatic vegetables, herbs, butter and wine. Join Chef Dali Chehimi for an elegant dinner of soul-warming classics from the French country kitchen, including […]
"Good things grow in Ontario" The crisp autumn air invites us to wrap ourselves in cozy knit sweaters and delight in the sounds of leaves crunching under foot as we enjoy the bounty of Ontario's farms. This ode to fall is created using the best of Ontario's late-autumn fruits and vegetables to set a new […]
Facing each other across the Mediterranean, French and North African culinary traditions have been intermingling for centuries… Dishes like couscous have become bistro staples in France, and the influence of French cooking can be found in restaurants from Morocco to Tunisia and beyond. For this Moroccan-inspired menu, Chef Momo draws on both her African […]
Chef Greg Couillard has forged a life-long 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 a few lucky diners to marvel at. Chef Greg has left an indelible impression on fine dining in Toronto, opening eyes, minds […]
Chef Winslow Taylor combines the spicy flavours of his rural Jamaican childhood with seasonal local produce for this elegant seafood dinner. "This special time of year is one of my favourites. Coming from a rural community, the harvest time was always special because it was your chance to share your bounty with friends and […]
Christmas has long been one of the central festivities in France, rich with culinary and musical traditions. The Dep is delighted to reunite Chef Chantal Véchambre and singer Mélyssa Rose for a celebration of the Temps des Fêtes, with a selection of authentic French food and music. Chantal brings some of her favourite French holiday […]
Wesołych Świąt! Christmas Eve or Wigilia is the most festive holiday in Poland celebrated in the company of those dearest to us. An unforgettable evening of food and song, guests will dine on traditional Polish Christmas dishes, learn about old Polish customs while tapping their feet to the tune of classic Polish folk music and […]
