Ex-Presbyterian minister and local food devotee Dorothy Brown Henderson, has spent a lifetime growing, gathering, cooking, and preserving fresh local food. Her newest cookbook —Loving It Local— is inspired by both her love of the amazing bounty of local Ontario farms and a desire to show others how simple and fun cooking at home can […]
Mysterion the Mind Reader, Toronto’s infamous Doctor of Mentalism may be a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma… but did you know that he is also an accomplished Red Seal Chef? Come discover an unexpected world of flavours and surprises at this elegant 4-course dinner prepared by Mysterion himself, followed by a unique […]
This is our 4th collaboration between Chef Kendra Simmonds and Greg Clow of Canadian Beer News featuring a selection of local craft beers incorporated into an elegant 5-course menu, served along with a tasting flight of matching brews. For this summer's edition, Kendra has assembled an eclectic mix of beer-infused dishes inspired by Toronto’s diversity and […]
Veteran Tunisian restaurateur Dali Chehimi of Casbah joins forces with his old friend Chef Greg Couillard for a night of fabulous Tunisian flavours. ----- Grilled Sardines with Salade Mechouia A classic Tunisian dish of grilled peppers, eggplant and tomatoes, combined with garlic, olive oil and a hint of spice. Served with fresh grilled sardines and […]
The tradition of meals made of many small dishes for sharing is popular all around the Mediterranean. Spanish "tapas" and Catalan "pintxos" have become well known the world over, but Turkey has likewise cultivated a culinary tradition of small plates, known as "meze" for centuries. The region of Izmir (known in antiquity as Smyrna), near […]
Chef Greg Couillard built an international reputation on eclectic global culinary fusion in the 80's & 90's, but like almost all of his contemporaries, he started out cooking in the classic French tradition. For this sumptuous dinner, Chef Greg returns to his roots with a an elegant French-inspired menu. ----- Soupe au Pistou Provençal French soup of baby turnips, […]
The end of summer, the harvest and the autumn equinox have been celebrated around the world for millennia. In China, agricultural production was closely tied to the lunar calendar, so the Moon figured prominently in many folk traditions and mythology. This became a central theme in Autumn festivals, including offerings made to Chang'e, known as the Moon Goddess of Immortality. […]
Chef Michael Kirkwood is a 25-year veteran of some of Toronto’s top fine-dining kitchens. This early Autumn dinner reflects a personal vision of contemporary Canadian cuisine using the best local and seasonal ingredients. ----- Salted pork rillettes spread on a cinamon toast crunch topped with apple butter and pickled ginger Three onion bisque with Alaskan King crab, grilled […]
Quinn Cruise's Asian-inspired menus were a popular - and now sorely missed - fixture at The Depanneur in 2013. Chef Quinn has recently been selected to represent Canada a second time at the International Deaf Chef 2015 competition in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Dep is excited to welcome her back for a fantastic dinner to help […]
Hot on the heels of a month-long Mac & Cheese pop-up at The Dep, comedian Ben Miner returns with another Seasoned Comedy exclusive event. Ben goes all-out with a luscious Autumn comfort food menu topped off with live comedy by Ben himself and special guest Chantel Marostica! ----- Broiled mushrooms stuffed with spinach, cheese and shallots, […]
