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, […]
Join Chef Shinji Yamaguchi of Gushi Japanese Street Food for a fun and delicious home-style sukiyaki party! In Japan, as it gets towards the end of the year, there is a tradition to invite friends or co-workers to a fun, casual eating & drinking party called a bōnenkai (忘年会 literally "forget the year gathering"), to […]
Catalonia is a region bordered by Spain, France and the Balearic Sea known for its distinctive language and food. Combining elements of French, Spanish, Basque and North African influences, Catalan cuisine is a celebration of the Mediterranean terroir and millennia of cultural dialogue. Tunisian restaurateur Dali Chehimi offers up a special meal of Catalonian favourites […]
Join Emily Zimmerman, The Dep's resident vegan maven for an elegant, French-inspired menu showcasing the remarkable range of sophisticated plant-based cuisine. Oyster (mushrooms) on the half-shell Seared oyster mushrooms topped with toasted bead crumbs, with creamy parsley sauce, on a pastry shell. Bitter greens salad with sweet citrus dressing Bouillabasse Seaweed toasted jackfruit fish in […]
There has been such an overwhelmingly positive response to Paula Costa’s previous Ottolenghi-inspired events, and so many more tantalizing recipes in Yottam Ottlenghi’s award-winning cookbooks, that we couldn't wait to invite her back for another Eastern Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Israeli-born, London-based Chef Yottam Ottolenghi, together with Palestinian Chef Sami Tamimi, have been leading a quiet, delicious […]
