INDIGENOUS FOOD LAB by Taylor Parker and Matthew Anthony Knight-Barton

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Depanneur is proud to launch the Indigenous Food Lab, a new monthly residency with Chefs Taylor Parker and Matthew Knight-Barton, the duo behind The Dep's acclaimed and subversive Canada Day Supper Clubs. It is an honour and privilege to create a space where these chefs can combine their talents to explore the possibilities of an elevated, communal dining experience rooted in First Nations traditions. It is a laboratory to explore and experiment end experience a truly Canadian concept of terroir – the flavour of a place — a place to rediscover and redefine what Indigenous food means today.

$99.00

COOKING CLASS: Full-Day Croissants & Viennoiserie Intensive by Leo Baduria

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of Viennoiserie, the magical butter-laminated pastry that is at the heart of croissants and many other classic European pastries from France to Denmark. Creating croissants from scratch is a somewhat complex, multi-day process, but Leo has expertly constructed a full-day workshop that will cover the all the steps so that you can begin making them at home. You’ll learn how to make your own brioche dough, and the processes of mixing, kneading, rolling, rising, laminating and shaping required to make Croissants, Pain au chocolat, Pain aux raisins, Kouign aman, Chaussons aux pommes, Palmiers and Brioches.

$159.00

SUPPER CLUB: Dia de Muertos by Iván Wadgymar

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a local grower, miller and processor of artisanal Mexican corn, beans and chiles, Iván Wadgymar of Maizal has  connection to Mexican culinary traditions that runs much deeper than most. Join Iván for a traditional holiday dinner and a deep dive into the foodways of  Dia de los Muertos, delving into the ancient roots of the ingredients and traditions in Mexican and cuisine — the culture in the agriculture. The menu features a range of authentic ingredients grown by Ivan himself, and processed by hand in the traditional manner. 

$79.00

SUPPER CLUB: A Culinary Journey by Diana Chu

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Step into an evening where food transcends its role as nourishment, becoming a lens through which we explore identity, culture, and history. In this supper club, Diana brings her lived and professional experiences to the table. Her menu invites you on a culinary adventure that explores her upbringing in Canada — a place often portrayed as a land of opportunity and discovery — and her roots in India, Vietnam, and China. Personal reflections and realizations about being Canadian accompany each course.

$79.00

COOKING CLASS: Dia de Muertos Tamales by Iván Wadgymar

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join Iván Wadgymar of Maizal for a fun, hands-on exploration of 2 quintessential Dia de los Muertos foods: savoury meat and vegetarian tamales and sweet pan de muertos. As a local grower, miller and processor of artisanal Mexican corn, beans and chiles Iván connection to Mexican culinary traditions runs much deeper than most. More than just recipes and techniques, you will learn about the roots of the ingredients and traditions in Mexican and cuisine — literally what puts the culture in agriculture.

$79.00

COOKING CLASS: Low-Waste Plant-Based Cooking with Conscious Cass

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Food is one of the fundamental connectors between us and this big, beautiful planet we live on, but it can also be one of the greatest contributors to the degradation of the environment. From food waste, to plastic packaging and animal agriculture, what we eat each day can really have an impact for better or worse on our precious planet. Conscious Cass will share with you a slew of tips, trick and recipes for eating in more eco-friendly ways. You'll get to put all these ideas into practise by the cooking and sharing a plant-based communal meal made with an emphasis on eco-friendly, low-waste ingredients.

$79.00

SUPPER CLUB: The Singing Mama by Nayla Ghandour

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nayla Ghandour's love of food and song has taken her on an extraordinary journey around the world. Join us for a night of delicious Lebanese food, lovingly prepared and shared, accompanied by a selection of contemporary international pop, jazz, soul and blues vocals performed by The Singing Mama herself.

$89.00

[10 AM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.

$14.50 – $29.00

[11:30 AM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.

$14.50 – $29.00

[1 PM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.

$14.50 – $29.00