Located in the heart of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and its culture has been heavily influenced by the bordering countries and many cultures that have settled there. Surrounded by Russia, China and parts of the Middle East, Kazakh cuisine is a true melting pot of traditions and customs passed down through the generations, making for an […]
Jewish families have been celebrating holidays and gatherings with big, festive meals for a VERY long time. For this deluxe seder-inspired dinner party, The Dep's resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmerman, offers up her unique interpretations of a number of classic Jewish dishes. ----- Appetizings Eggplant "herring", sunflower seed "chopped liver", and cashew "egg salad" served […]
Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans for over 30 years in […]
Held Over a 2nd Night! Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans […]
Danish food culture and culinary heritage has been cultivated over many generations and is mainly rooted in the old country kitchen. These traditional recipes have come from all over the Danish kingdom, a kind of comfort-food shield to protect the Danes against the cold weather. The long winters and short growing season are why the […]
The island of Mauritius, situated in the Indian Ocean, features a culture and cuisine that is a unique combination of African, Indian, Chinese, Arabic and French influences. Chef Vanesha Khadaroo of La Marmite Mauricienne has long delighted in introducing Canadians to the unique flavours of Mauritian cuisine, and tonight is no exception: a selection of […]
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 […]
Dastarkhan is a Turkic word meaning "tablecloth" or "great spread", but has come to refer to many kinds of elaborate, multi-course communal feasts served across Muslim Central and South Asia. Not surprisingly, the Nawab, the fabulously wealthy Mughal governors of colonial South Asia developed a justly famous culinary tradition in their palaces. For this unique […]
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 bounty of the local vegetable harvest, combining international accents with the skill and sophistication one would expect from a veteran […]
The name Tunis is often associated with an Arabic word that means to socialize and to be friendly. With hospitality so close to the heart of Tunisian culture, it should be no surprise that it also abounds with fantastic food. Dali Chehimi has put together a delightful menu featuring several classic Tunisian dishes, many rarely […]
