"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 […]
After a too-long hiatus, The Dep is excited to welcome Ksenija "The Boz" Hotic back to our kitchen for another fantastic foray into the heart of Bosnian cuisine and culture. Wild Mushroom Soup A rustic and warming mushroom soup with a mix of wild, dried and fresh mushrooms and herbs. Zeljanica A baked savoury pastry made […]
Sicily is a culturally rich and diverse island with so many unique flavours to be explored. Being a major port to the mainland of Italy, Sicily has embraced and celebrated it’s diversity through a truly unique cuisine. Remnants of Islamic rule in the 10th century can be seen in the flavours from pistachio and couscous […]
What happens when three management consultants walk into a kitchen? We’re Corey, Morgan, and Sam! A group of three management consultants from a Toronto-based firm in the heart of Chinatown. The three of us share a passion for food and fine dining, but find the most joy in hosting small events and cooking for friends. […]
Join Emily Zimmerman, The Dep’s resident vegan maven, for some fresh, colourful Mediterranean vibes — an elegant scratch-made feast that is the perfect antidote to the February blahs. Antipasti Cured, pickled, and marinated vegetables and fruits, slabs of tofu feta, and eggplant “bacon” wrapped melon. Panelle Thin shards of crispy, creamy chickpea flour polenta with […]
