DROP-IN DINNER: Southern (Ontario) Hoppin’ John by Emily Zimmerman

Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Hoppin' John is a rice & peas dish in the American South & Low Country, traditionally served on New Year's Day. The origins of the name are uncertain; one possibility is a corruption of the Creole term for black-eyed peas: "pois pigeons". Served with a sautéed mix […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Asian Fusion Street Food by Me.N.u

MAY Pop Up Showcase: Allen Tan and Bryan Siu-Chong of Me.N.u Me.N.u have been building a devoted fan base with their signature Asian-fusion rice balls – imagine an Italian Arancini packed with pan-Asian flavours. A huge hit at food events like T.U.M., Awestruck, 99 Sudbury Night Market and the Delicious Food Show, they are now running a new […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Currywurst — from Scratch! by Agata Siczek and Maria Rozynska

Agata Siczek and Maria Rozynska, two excited foodies who dream to be food entrepreneurs, are cooking up Berlin’s favourite street snack, Currywurst, along with a few fresh add-ons. They are proud to make their own sausages from scratch (!), that are cooked to perfection, cut into slices and topped with homemade currywurst sauce. A mix of […]

WORKSHOP: Full-Day Cheesemaking Intensive by Brad Kurtenbach

Take advantage of the Victoria Day holiday Monday to discover the exciting world of cheese making with local dairy maven Brad Kurtenbach in this fun, hands-on, full-day intensive workshop. Working with fresh, local sheep, goat and bovine milk, Brad will guide participants through the fundamentals of cultured cheeses, starting with yogurt and including Bulgarian feta, […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Classic Meatloaf & Irish Champ by Len Senater

Ramps - our local wild leeks - are in season and their delicious, delicate herbaceous onion-y/garlic-y flavour tastes like springtime. One way to show off these fleeting treats is to use them to replace the scallions that are traditionally used in Champ, the classic Irish dish of buttery mashed potatoes & green onions. So what […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Buffalo Chick(pea)en “wings” with Kale Caesar by Emily Zimmerman

Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman A triumph of vegan ingenuity — Emily's chickpea-based Buffalo "wings" are a delicious and satisfying no-wheat, no-soy treat. Served with wild leek pesto mayo and kale caesar salad with grilled asparagus. $12 (tax in) #vegan #GF Pay What You Can after 7:30 Dessert: Rhubarb-apple cobbler with creme […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Asian Fusion Street Food by Me.N.u

MAY Pop Up Showcase: Allen Tan and Bryan Siu-Chong of Me.N.u Me.N.u have been building a devoted fan base with their signature Asian-fusion rice balls – imagine an Italian Arancini packed with pan-Asian flavours. A huge hit at food events like T.U.M., Awestruck, 99 Sudbury Night Market and the Delicious Food Show, they are now running a new […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Marvelous Mediterranean Meze by Katherine Duffin

Katherine is delighted to be hosting her second Drop-In Dinner at The Dep! Her Mediterranean-inspired meze (small plates) feature a vibrant mix of flavours and textures in a fresh, healthy & hearty Spring meal. ---- All over Greece, delicate phyllo pastry encloses savoury and sweet ingredients in pies called "pita". Katherine's light & flaky phyllo […]

POP-UP: Mauritian Street Food Returns with Vanesha Khadaroo

Vanesha Khadaroo's Sunday-night Mauritian Street Food Pop Ups in March were some of the most successful events we've ever had at The Dep. By popular demand, Chef Vanesha is bringing back her authentic Mauritian treats for another fun Sunday Pop Up Market. Mauritius, a small island nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a melting pot […]

WORKSHOP: Spring Pickles with Christine Manning

Ahh, the delights of Spring — the first crops of fresh local veggies like asparagus, fiddleheads, ramps, young radishes and baby carrots begin to make their appearance in the farmer's markets. How to savour these fleeting delicacies for more than just a few brief weeks? By pickling them, of course! Join Christine Manning of Manning […]