In Mexico, it is customary to say “provecho” before starting a meal, from the word aprovechar, which means “to make the most of it.” A deeper sense of provecho is expressing the hope that something contributes to one's health or well-being; a gracious, inclusive, social gesture. Mexican Spanish often uses diminutive suffixes like -ito/ita to […]
The classic Thanksgiving Dinner: juicy turkey with stuffing and all the fixings, roasted fall vegetables, potatoes and gravy, pumpking pie... There's a lot of reasons that it is a much loved tradtion. But it is a LOT of work, and only rarely does it really live up to its full potential. Well this year, why […]
Hyun Jung Kim is a classically-trained professional chef, with a resume spanning some of Toronto's best restaurant kitchens. Here Hyun delves into his Korean hertiage for inspiration, combining rigorous French techniques, seasonal Canadian ingredients and uniquely Korean flavours to produce an innovative and personal tasting menu. ----- Lightly Cured Steelhead Trout, Trout Caviar, Watercress, Dill, […]
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 […]
