SUPPER CLUB: Squiggfeast VI – Squigg Goes Overboard

Robin "Squiggy" Dutt has been hosting fun, creative events for a long time. Since getting his Chef's papers and taking up a residency in the Drake Hotel kitchen, these events now center around culinary explorations. For this sixth installment of Squiggfeast, Robin tackles seafood. Peruvian Ceviche with Lime, Chilis and Corn A bright and refreshing […]

WORKSHOP: Kids in the Kitchen II with Kate Leinweber – WEEK 3

Another installment in her popular Kids in the Kitchen workshop series, where Holistic Nutritionist Kate Leinweber uses local ingredients to teach kids 9-12 about food, nutrition, kitchen safety and healthy eating. This course will run for 4 weeks, on Mondays after school at The Depanneur. May 13, 27, June 3, 10; 4-5:30pm Week 1 – Tartlettes The crispiness […]

WORKSHOP: Intro to Cheesemaking by Brad Kurtenbach

Learn the fundamentals of cheese making in this fun and engaging hands-on workshop with local dairy maven Brad Kurtenbach. Participants will make a simple goat yogurt chèvre and fresh cow's milk ricotta while they learn about cheese making concepts, sample some delicious fresh homemade cheeses, and take home samples of both cheeses made in class. […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Gado Gado – Indonesian Mixed Veg Salad with Peanut Sauce by Len Senater

This was one of the most addictive dishes I discovered travelling across Indonesia many, many years ago; deceptively simply, infinitely variable, always delicious. Blanched veggies like long green beans, cabbage, choi and bean sprouts, together with cool fresh cucumbers and tomato wedges, share the plate with proteins like fried tofu and boiled eggs (optional). Little […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Grilled Hawaiian Pizza & Baby Shrimp Caesar Salad by Quinn Cruise

Quinn's back with a tasty summer treat! Grilled pineapple and ham with a cheddar/meunster cheese mix on a thin homemade crust, served alongside a crisp, cool Ceasar salad with a tangy lemon Worcestershire & olive oil dressing topped with sweet baby shrimp. $12 Vegetarian (zucchini ribbons & wakame) and Vegan (Daiya non-dairy cheese) options available. […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Pulled Pork Nachos & Cowboy Caviar by Dustin Jude

Dustin will be cooking up his twist on traditional nachos. Fresh Tortilleria corn nachos (the best damn tortilla chips in TO, hands-down) are slathered in melted cheese and sour cream and piled high with a chunky corn-avocado-bean salsa/guac mashup called "cowboy caviar". $11 Opt out of the cheese & sour cream for a vegan option. […]

WORKSHOP: Kids in the Kitchen II with Kate Leinweber – WEEK 4

Another installment in her popular Kids in the Kitchen workshop series, where Holistic Nutritionist Kate Leinweber uses local ingredients to teach kids 9-12 about food, nutrition, kitchen safety and healthy eating. This course will run for 4 weeks, on Mondays after school at The Depanneur. May 13, 27, June 3, 10; 4-5:30pm Week 1 – Tartlettes The crispiness […]

WORKSHOP: Nourishing Your Digestive Fire – Intro to Ayurvedic Detox by Bahareh Hosseini

Join Bahareh Hosseini as she introduces the principles of Ayurvedic detoxification using several delicious recipes. There will be a demonstration and tasting of a traditional detoxifying dish made with rice, vegetables, Moong dhal and a special Ayurvedic spice mix, which will be served along with a salad and an Ayurvedic tea. In addition to learning […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Greek Salad & Seafood by Len Senater

A colourful and fresh Greek-inspired salad is a wonderful summer meal - red tomatoes, cool cucumbers, black olives, purple onions, creamy feta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh oregano - served on a bed of wilted baby spinach with a wedge of grilled sesame flatbread. $10 Add calamari and scallops sauteed with garlic, capers, lemon & […]