Two acclaimed chefs go on a hunting and ice-fishing expedition. They talk food, share knowledge, soak in inspiration from the landscape and the terroir. They return to the city with their bounty, and use their combined skills to transform it into an unforgettable meal that evokes the story of their adventure and the land we […]
“The future of gastronomy is being cooked up in Peru.” — Ferran Adria Renowned for its remarkable diversity, Peruvian gastronomy boasts distinctive fusions of Asian, European, African and Indigenous cuisine with a variety of unique ingredients from the jungles of the Amazon, fertile valleys of the Andes and vast coastlines of the Pacific. For this […]
Patryk Laskowski feels fortunate to live in a place that offers such a flavourful and diverse variety of foods. His menu is a celebration of local Ontario ingredients and producers, showcased using French, Italian and Spanish culinary styles to emphasize their flavours. All of the vegetables, grains, meats, and eggs are Ontario-grown or raised: the birch […]
Four ambitious George Brown Culinary students join forces to fight off the winter blahs. This past month of snow, ice and slush has made us crave the comforts of warming foods: colourful and vibrant antipasti, comforting sweet potato, luscious pork and fragrant apple galette were chosen to warm and soothe our souls until the spring […]
El Retorno de Goyo Garcia Alvarez de los Alsos de Jalisco The Dep is thrilled to welcome Chef Greg Couillard back to The Dep for his 8th season. Chef Greg Couillard is well known for his lifelong fascination with bold flavours and spices; his iconoclastic palate and sensibility transformed the then-conservative world of “fine” dining […]
At the crossroads of Latin American and Caribbean culture, Panama's cuisine is a both familiar yet distinctive. So too is this personal menu by Chef Rossy Earle, a reflection of her Panamanian roots planted in Canadian soil. Tonight she shares a few dishes inspired by her favourites growing up, presented with the skill and consideration […]
Chinese cuisine is rich in its history and variety. The culture is obsessed with food — over the centuries different regions have developed their own unique dishes and taste profiles. Distinct from the strong spicy tones of Sichuan cuisine or more familiar Cantonese fare, this dinner by neuroscientist Min Zhuo showcases the homestyle dishes of the […]
If you’ve never been to a Seder, or you’ve been to too many boring ones, then Emily Zimmerman’s fresh, creative and vegan spin on classic Jewish holiday dishes is for you. The tradition of inviting strangers to Seder has its roots in the Jewish communities of what is now Eastern Europe. In medieval times, poor […]
Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest culinary traditions, one that has had a profound influence on cuisines from the Middle East to India. The Dep welcomes back passionate Persian cook Sonbol Zand for another foray into the unique flavours of traditional Iranian home-cooking with this elegant selection of authentic dishes. ----- Kashk-e Bademjaan […]
Danny Pagett a developed a passion for cooking working restaurants and endlessly tinkering in his own kitchen. The results are a rewarding hobby for the cook and some very lucky friends & family — and now his own debut Supper Club at The Depanneur! I have no formal training as a chef; everything I’ve learned […]
