Diwali , the "festival of lights" is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated every autumn in India and Nepal. It celebrates the story of the homecoming of the god Ram after 7 years of exile, and spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. The festival […]
Fluid boundaries, grey zones, ambiguous spaces, liminal territories... Creativity thrives in spaces where things remain playful and undefined. Passionate cook and performer Mikiki manifests this spirit in their art and in their kitchen. In celebration of their 20th Dragiversary, Mikiki is preparing an eclectic 6-course tasting menu. Japanese and Jewish, Italian and Malaysian, Chinese and […]
Every once and a while, The Depanneur breaks from our more casual, family-style dinner parties and offers a truly exceptional fine dining experience showcasing the talents of a veteran chef; this is one of those times. Chef Michael Kirkwood earned his chops over two decades working many of Toronto's top kitchens. Tonight he presents an […]
France is home to the concept of terroir - the taste of a specific place - the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region it's unique specialities. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
Tagines are a diverse range of North African braises that get their name from the unique earthenware casseroles with tall, conical lids in which they are traditionally cooked over a charcoal brazier. They often feature the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices, combinations of fruit and meat, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of […]
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 spices. From sweet and sour pickled vegetables and stewed greens […]
In honor of Terra Madre Day – Slow Food International’s day to promote the diversity of food traditions around the world — Slow Food Toronto is proud to announce that we are partnering with The Depanneur and Newcomer Kitchen to host an event in celebration of Syrian food. It’s also a day that explores how the Slow Food […]
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 […]
Come spice it up with Chef and Recipe to Riches finalist, Winslow Taylor, the man behind the popular line of Brawta Caribbean Fusion Cuisine products. Winslow's five-course tasting menu combines the flavours and inspirations of his Jamaican roots with modern, tapas-inspired elements. Creole Prawns Black tiger prawns sauteed in fresh garlic, onions and tomatoes with Caribbean Creole […]
France is home to the concept of terroir - the taste of a specific place - the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region it's unique specialities. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
