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 […]
I am excited to return to my roots through this pop-up dinner in two ways. Born and raised in Toronto to Japanese parents, I have recently returned to Toronto. This will be my first pop-up dinner in Toronto and I am excited to do it at The Depanneur. I started my career as a professional […]
Toronto culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard has spent the last 5 years living on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, absorbing and integrating a whole new range of authentic Mexican flavours into his already famously eclectic kitchen repertoire. Tonight's gorgeous summer menu combines some of his favourite new discoveries with classic combinations honed over a lifetime […]
After cooking together almost daily for the last 3 years, experimenting with flavours from all over Asia, Jannell and Reid are discovering their culinary voice: remaining true to the flavours of Asia while incorporating their favourite parts of North American cuisine. This menu focuses on Thai and Malaysian cuisine, taking you from Chiang Mai where […]
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 […]
