Chinese cuisine in Canada may have come a long way since the days of sweet-and-sour chicken balls, but astonishing breadth and depth of Chinese regional cuisine (estimated at nearly 80,000 dishes!) means that there are countless dishes that we rarely if ever see in local restaurants. Cheng Feng, originally from the province of Guangxi, found […]
For centuries, small, traditional Bosnian storefront restaurants known as Aščinicas have been making and serving family-style meals for sharing. These “small dishes with a spoon” showcase the diversity and depth of rustic Bosnian comfort foods. Tonight Ksenija “The Boz” Hotic will share with you a true taste of old Sarajevo. The evening will be accompanied […]
Portuguese gastronomy includes influences of Asian, European, African, South American and Indian cuisine with a bountiful supply of unique ingredients. All these influences inspired Chefs Annalisa Lattavo and Ryan da Silva of Black Ovis to explore Ryan's background and co-create an elegant dinner exploring traditional Portuguese dishes in a new light. Using techniques honed in […]
This is a story from East to West… A girl born in a small village in Eastern Turkey and grew up on the Western coast near a beautiful seashore; who grew up at the gateway to Asia, and moved to Canada to share her passion for the traditional culinary culture of her home country. The […]
This is a story from East to West… A girl born in a small village in Eastern Turkey and grew up on the Western coast near a beautiful seashore; who grew up at the gateway to Asia, and moved to Canada to share her passion for the traditional culinary culture of her home country. The […]
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.
