SUPPER CLUB: Korean Lunar New Year Temple Feast by Jonna Pederson

Seollal - Korean Lunar New Year - is a holiday ripe with promise, symbolism and delicious culinary tradition. As Springtime peeks round the corner, Jonna will share her gleaned knowledge of Korean Buddhist temple cuisine in this ambitious and varied feast. First course: Temple Food Banchan Starter The sort of stuff you'll only find halfway […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Deluxe Pad Thai by Len Senater

The food I ate in Thailand remains as one of my all-time favourite life experiences. Perhaps because Toronto does not have a big Thai expat population to serve, I find that most Thai food here is but a pale memory of the amazing flavours, colours and textures of the real deal. Tonight I'll do my […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Ginger's "Last Supper": Spanish Cocido & Tapas

For Ginger's last Wednesday-night Drop-In Dinner at The Dep, she'll be visiting Spain for inspiration. Cocido is kind of like the Spanish version of the French cassoulet - a rich and comforting stew of meats, chickpeas and potatoes (an all-veggie version is also available). It'll be served with a side of tapas: pa amb tomaquet, a […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Homemade Kale Ravioli by Emily Forward and Katie Verissimo

Thursday night is Student Night at The Dep featuring the best in student talent from George Brown College. Fresh Whole Wheat Ravioli with a Kale and Turkey Sausage filling tossed in a Balsamic Vine Ripened Tomato Sauce. As a vegetarian option, they also have a Kale and Butternut Squash filling. $12 In addition, Emily and […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Cannelloni with Ricotta & Ontario Garlic by Peter McClusky

Peter McClusky is an Ontario garlic farmer and the driving force behind the The Toronto Garlic Festival, so when he's in the kitchen you know you're going to get something that really shows off this delicious and versatile ingredient. Cannelloni Con Ricotta e l'aglio (Fresh Cannelloni Stuffed with Ricotta & Ontario Garlic) served with your […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Mushroom & Tofu Stirfy w/ Carrot Citrus Salad by Quinn Cruise

The Dep is excited to welcome Quinn Cruise to helm our Wednesday-night Drop-In DInners. Quinn will be working with Fresh City Farms CSA - whose terrific organic vegetable box gets dropped off at The Dep every Wed - to come up with delicious, seasonal, improvisational meals for all y'all. This week Quinn's got a savoury […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Sriracha Sloppy Joes by Olivia Simpson

Thursday night is Student Night at The Dep featuring the best in student talent from George Brown College. Olivia's super-sloppy Sloppy Joe's are rightly famous for their spicy Sriracha-spiked kick. Served on a steamed bun, garnished with kimchi and caramelized onions, and served with a side of Asian-style coleslaw. $12 Regular and vegetarian versions available. […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Gettin' Jewwy With It, Vegan Style by Emily Zimmerman

If you've ever been to a bris or bar mitzvah, you've probably witness the lavish spread of "Appetizings" that mark Jewish celebrations - egg & tuna salad, herring, cream cheese & lox, salads and the like - and that have made Jewish deli fare a favourite across North America. Emily Z combines her talented vegan […]