Discover a unique Dinner Party experience curated by Len Senater of The Dep. An inviting grazing table and well-stocked bar greets you on arrival to ease you into this fun, hands-on workshop. Working in small groups and following detailed recipes, you and your fellow guests will prepare and then indulge in a spectacular 8-course vegetarian […]
The Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table) is an elaborate collection of dishes served as a lavish banquet. It pairs the Dutch ethos of togetherness (gezelligheid) with Indonesian cuisine’s unique and vibrant flavours and spices. This sumptuous, family-style meal features elaborate collection of meat and vegetable dishes that offering a melange of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours to complement a heaping platter of nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice).
This DIY event is a combination cooking class and dinner party. Working in small groups and following detailed recipes, you and your fellow guests will prepare and then indulge in a spectacular meal inspired by Mexican culinary traditions. All ingredients, equipment and recipes are supplied and expert facilitators are on hand to guide you through the whole process. It’s a fun way to meet new people, learn recipes and enjoy a delicious meal in a convivial & collaborative setting.
This elegant dinner harkens back to the original menu of Tuba's very first Supper Club at The Depanneur at the beginning of 2020, when she was a freshly minted George Brown grad. Since then she became a regular feature at The Dep, bringing her distinctive take on Turkish cuisine to several Pick Up Diners during the Covid lockdown as well as several sold-out Communal Table events at the Bentway. I'm delighted to celebrate her contribution to the cookbook at Lokum Eats, her fabulous new restaurant in the Junction.
Kamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by bare hand” and refers to a traditional Filipino style of communal meals. A typical kamayan meal — sometimes called a Boodle Fight, a name it earned among the hungry soldiers of Filipino army mess halls — features a table covered in banana leaves upon which a large mound of rice is placed, surrounded by a variety of meat and vegetable dishes, condiments and garnishes. The meal is then shared by everyone at the table, eaten by hand without plates or utensils. This particular kamayan feast features another spectacular Filipino speciality: lechon — a whole roast young pig — the unforgettable centrepiece of many Pinoy celebrations. Join us for the unique culinary experience of kamayan, showcasing the flavours and traditions of Filipino cuisine.
In many Italian households, Sunday means there’s red sauce simmering all day on the stove. It might be called sauce, sugo or gravy, and surely every family makes it their own way, but the result is always a tomato sauce rich with meat. Chef Luciano Schipano shares this tradition with us alongside an elegant selection of other authentic Italian favourites.
This lovely dinner celebrates this vital chapter in The Dep's history, inviting a few recent graduates alongside members of the latest cohort to showcase the talent and skill of Canada's new citizens. In a fitting twist, this meal will take place in the new Solutions Salon at the Centre for Social Innovation Spadina, just down the hall from Newcomer Kitchens offices. It all began with an invitation into The Dep's kitchen, and tonight we are invited to celebrate in their new home.
Natalia “Cookie” Martinez has long been a beloved part of The Depanneur’s story. From her early days as a cookie baker, to the ice cream sandwiches that were a popular summertime treat at The Dep for many years, to her successful kiosk at Scadding Court’s Market 707, to her very own Columbian Street Food shop in the Junction Triangle, she’s always brought her infectious smile and good humour to the tasty food she serves. Her delicious Colombian ajiaco was always a customer and personal favourite, so I’m delighted to have her back for a special pop-up event while is briefly visiting Toronto from her new home in Germany.
Montreal has always been an indelible part of The Depanneur's DNA, and more fundamentally, who I am. This is evident from obvious things like the name to subtler details like the long-standing tradition of being a BYOB venue (a concept entirely foreign to Ontario) and the spontaneous, unpretentious character of the place. I am absolutely delighted to return to the city that inspired it all and have a chance to celebrate with old friends in my old quartier. In addition to a fabulous meal by Nantha Kumar, this extra special event will feature live musical performance by Malachi Vale and DJ sets by Andy Williams.
Tonight two Dep alumni and Depanneur Cookbook contributors, Dali Chehimi and Fatima Khlifi, join forces to celebrate their shared Tunisian heritage. The dishes they are preparing reflect the kind of food one would typically find at countless small stalls in the local souk or market, flavours deeply woven into the life and memories of every Tunisian.
