Presented in partnership with the Toronto Food Film Festival Exploring the idea of a truly North American cuisine and with the characteristic taste and flavour imparted by the landscape, Taylor Parker and guest chef, turn to our indigenous culinary heritage for inspiration. With a range of ingredients harvested by Chef Parker based on experiences […]
A Thanksgiving Turkey like nothing you've never seen! Chef Greg’s culinary curiosity never rests; he has spent the last decade or so on the Pacific coast of Mexico, deepening his understanding of the regional cuisines there. Inspired by the ingredients, spices and flavours of his winter home, Greg brings a dazzling new Mexican cuisine to […]
Many cultures have developed and elevated the idea of ‘bar food’ — dishes meant to be shared with friends overs drinks — into a delicious cuisine all its own: think Spanish Tapas or Pintxos, Japanese Izakaya, or the Shao Kao of Chinese night markets. For this upcoming dinner restaurateur Pouria Lofti has crafted a menu […]
Cooling temperatures inspire bigger flavours; as the season changes we begin to crave richer, more indulgent comfort foods in preparation for the coming winter season. A veteran of some of Toronto’s top kitchens, David Roy brings some seasonal favourites to the table; as his father would say: “Food that sticks to your ribs". This menu seeks […]
The Dep’s resident vegan maven Emily Zimmerman makes a diabolically delicious roast seitan brisket that comes to the table with all the pomp and flourish of a festive holiday dinner. Join her for a plant-based celebration of the autumn harvest and the warm embrace of the return to soul-soothing comfort foods. ----- Sweet Corn & […]
Food is one of our most fundamental experiences, touching almost every aspect of human endeavor. How we approach feeding ourselves — as individuals, as a culture and as a planet — will be one of the defining challenges of our shared future. Here in Toronto there are a remarkable array of individuals exploring novel approaches […]
The harvest is a special time of year for farmers around the world; a time to celebrate and be grateful for the bounty of the season's crops. Living in the city distances us from the joys of the harvest, even as more and more people are becoming curious and conscious of where their food comes […]
Centuries of migration, spice trade and colonial history have made Malaysian food a kaleidoscopic melting pot of flavours. Nonya (or Peranakan) cuisine emerged as Chinese culinary techniques and Indian spices met local Malay ingredients and people, cultures and cuisines intermarried in Penang, Malacca and Singapore. Join Montreal’s renowned Nonya Chef Nantha Kumar for a culinary […]
Paella is the quintessential Spanish food of celebrations. Originating in Valencia, but with countless regional variations, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain “Bomba” rice, saffron, pimentón (Spanish paprika), olive oil and the paellera, the wide, shallow, purpose-built pan from which the dish gets its name. Join José Arato, owner and Head […]
The Philippines is an archipelago of thousands of islands, with hundreds of unique and distinctive local cultures, along with a complex and multicultural history profoundly influenced by Chinese, Malay, Spanish and American cultures. Kamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by hand” and refers to a traditional Filipino style of eating—communally, and without plates or […]
