When the warm heat of summer lingers late into autumn, it's known as an "Indian Summer". So when the vibrant, tropical flavours of Chef Greg Couillard's North Indian-inspired fusion menu heat up a chilly November evening, we can all bask in the warm glow of a special meal by a unique culinary talent. Mulligatawny Soup […]
"Masmavi, yemyeşil" – bluest blue, greenest green – is how the landscape in the north of Turkey is often described. Nestled between the verdant Kaçkar mountains and the Black Sea Coast is the homeland of the Laz people, a distinct ethnic minority with roots reaching back thousands of years. Sharing influences from its Ottoman history […]
2nd night added due to popular demand! This night also features live jazz-folk instrumental sax and clarinet music of the Turkish Black Sea Coast by Selcuk Suna "Masmavi, yemyeşil" – bluest blue, greenest green – is how the landscape in the north of Turkey is often described. Nestled between the verdant Kaçkar mountains and the […]
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 is a mix of local and seasonal products combined with international ingredients, and put together with the skill and sophistication one would […]
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 is a mix of local and seasonal products combined with international ingredients, and put together with the skill and sophistication one would […]
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. With a large Indian population, big, festive vegetarian meals are a common occurrence. This very special meal of 7 different vegetable curries is typical of a Hindu wedding […]
"Lead me not into temptation…" Never mind, we know a shortcut! Call me a hopeless romantic, but Valentine's Day is the one night a year The Depanneur pulls out all the stops and goes for an over-the-top, all-out indulgent food experience. And who better to call on than talented cook, food writer and instructor Paula Costa, […]
Professional comedian, radio host and MasterChef Canada alumni Ben Miner has been mixing cooking and comics in his hilariously delicious (deliciously hilarious?) Seasoned Comedy dinner series. Each event is a collaboration with a different guest comedian that is also the sous chef. Together they cook up a great meal, and drop some fantastic stand-up comedy […]
Emily Zimmerman's inventive, delicious and comforting vegan food has been a revelation; over the last 4+ years at The Depanneur, her skill and creativity in the kitchen has taught me so much about the culinary possibilities of contemporary plant-based cuisine. For this elegant late-winter dinner, Emily combines local ingredients with international influences for a modern and sophisticated […]
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 […]
