Break some rules (and maybe write a few new ones) with this gender/genre-fluid Valentine's Day dinner and cabaret with the fabulous Mikiki. An eclectic 5-course tasting menu of creative/high-concept fusion dishes + a bit of cabaret; Mikiki will be hosting the evening in full drag. "I have been, for a large part of my life, […]
Chef Raluca Cojocariu has just returned from two weeks exploring the food of Oaxaca, Mexico, where she wandered the colourful streets, absorbed the tastes and smells, and was moved by the people she met. Now, she is back at the Dep to share a piece of this magic with us. She brings a delicious six-course […]
2nd Night Added! Sunday, Feb. 26 > Tickets available here The Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table) is an elaborate collection of dishes that present a melange of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours to the palette. Served in a buffet-type setting, rijsttafel pairs the Dutch ethos of togetherness (gezelligheid) with Indonesian cuisine’s unique and vibrant flavours and […]
2nd Night Added! Sunday, Feb. 26 (Note: this is Oscar Sunday, for those who are into that) The Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table) is an elaborate collection of dishes that present a melange of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours to the palette. Served in a buffet-type setting, rijsttafel pairs the Dutch ethos of togetherness (gezelligheid) with […]
Much Russian Eastern and European food - full of diverse cultural traditions developed across a vast geography and long history - remains relatively uncommon in Toronto (at least south of Steeles). Building on a rich tradition of simple but satisfying dishes based around staples like wheat, fish and vegetables, many consider Russian cuisine the next […]
Khaleej is the Arabic word for Gulf, a deep inlet of sea surrounded by land. The Khaleeji or Gulf Arabs refer to peoples of Eastern Arabia and the five countries that line the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman. They speak the similar dialects of Arabic, and […]
Humble ingredients transformed by labour, patience and skill into exquisite dishes — the incredible magic of so many traditional cuisines — the accumulated wisdom of countless generations of cooks. That's what's on the table at a unique meal like this traditional Rajasthani festival dinner of 'Daal-Baati-Churma'. Anjana & Neha are friends from the royal state […]
Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices, 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 there name from the characteristic conical dishes of the same name that they are most often cooked […]
Poland, with its cold Canadian-like climate, has had centuries to perfect the art of delicious winter comfort food. The multi-talented Maria Rozynska taps into her Polish heritage to offer up a selection of traditional favourites. Join us for one evening only of authentic Polish food and culture, with traditional Polish songs sung by Maria accompanied […]
Over the last decade Chef Michael Kirkwood has developed an expressive and adventurous approach to cooking, using fresh, local and artisanal ingredients to explore the possibilities of contemporary Canadian cuisine. This elegant menu showcases the first hints of spring produce, combining Japanese influences and Canadian ingredients with the skill and sophistication one would expect from […]
