DROP-IN DINNER: Hambaagu (Japanese Hamburger Bowl) by Quinn Cruise

Have you noticed that the Japanese have this knack for taking an American idea, giving it an Asian spin, and often improving it in the process? Hambaagu is a perfect example, a uniquely Japanese take on the hamburger: a seasoned ground beef patty is pan-fried and topped with a sautée of mixed asian mushroom, over […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Tortas Ahogadas by Katie Krelove

Translated as "drowned sandwiches", Tortas Ahogadas are a renowned streetfood staple unique to Guadalajara, Mexico. The locals say the secret is in the durability of the bun, the sweet marinated slow roasted pork shoulder, and the mix of two sauces, chili-spicy and tomato-savoury, that do the drowning. Or maybe it's in the toppings of lightly […]

St. Patrick's Day Brunch

To help celebrate the expulsion of snakes from the Emerald Isle and the unique Irish contributions to the science of hangover remediation, The Dep has put together a fantastic mashup of the Full Irish Breakfast and the Northern Irish Ulster Fry - think of it as peace in Ireland on a plate. Veggie Base layer: […]

St. Patrick's Day Brunch

To help celebrate the expulsion of snakes from the Emerald Isle and the unique Irish contributions to the science of hangover remediation, The Dep has put together a fantastic mashup of the Full Irish Breakfast and the Northern Irish Ulster Fry - think of it as peace in Ireland on a plate. Veggie Base layer: […]

WORKSHOP: Kimchi & Banchan with Jonna Pedersen

In this intensive and very hands-on workshop, you'll learn the about banchan, the unique and diverse delicacies of the Korean dinner table. Banchan are a diverse range of small, savoury sides dishes served along with bap (rice), of which kimchi (fermented vegetables) is the most essential and well known. In this workshop, Jonna will be showing […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Cookin' It Like a Boz – Cabbage Rolls by Ksenija Hotic

A string of sold-out Bosnian Supper Clubs at the Dep and her spectacular debut at the last Toronto Underground Market, marks Ksenija Hotic's amazing cabbage rolls (sarme) as some of the best Bosnian food this side of the Eastern Europe. Made with beef and lamb home-smoked by her father and whole cabbages pickled by her […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Gumbo Party! by Ginger Dean

A dinner y'all don't want to miss! Ginger goes South for this Louisiana-inspired dinner of spicy gumbo (meat & veg'n options), served over creamy grits with oven fried-okra, fried green tomatoes, and collard greens. $12 (Veg'n-friendly & gluten free) Pay What You Can after 7:30 Fresh Pie! by Leslie Lindsay, baked in the wood-fired oven. […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Spicy South Indian Shrimp Curry & Basmati Pulao by Cassandra Brown

Thursday night is Student Night at The Dep featuring the best in student talent from George Brown College's Culinary Management and Nutrition program. Tonight's dinner features the vibrant flavours of South India in a spicy shrimp curry over delicate and fragrant basmati rice, cooled by a refreshing Mango Coconut Cream. $12 Cassie Brown is currently […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Fantastic Falafel by Gloria Gerson

Most people are familiar with ordinary falafel, the crispy fried chickpea balls popular throughout the Middle East. But only a lucky few to taste a real homemade falafel made from scratch, with quality ingredients, topped with pickles & beets and lots of love... For all of you, the search for a truly great falafel sandwich […]

SUPPER CLUB: Nowruz – Persian New Year by Shayma Saadat and Bahareh Hosseini

This year, March 20th will mark the beginning of Nowruz, the celebration for Persian New Year. Nowruz, a traditional festival of Spring, means ‘new day’ in Persian and begins on the first day of the vernal equinox. Nowruz is all about new beginnings and rejuvenation after the cold Winter. Join Shayma Saadat, award-winning food writer […]