Rich, indulgent chocolates may be a classic Valentine's Day gift, but how much more romantic and intimate would they be if you made them yourself? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Emily Zimmerman is offering this fun, hands-on workshop introducing basic techniques for chocolate and truffle making. Participants will leave with a box full of […]
Break some rules (and maybe write a few new ones) with this gender/genre-fluid Valentine's Day dinner and cabaret with the fabulous Mikiki. An eclectic 5-course tasting menu of creative/high-concept fusion dishes + a bit of cabaret; Mikiki will be hosting the evening in full drag. "I have been, for a large part of my life, […]
Majaddarat Bulgur مجدرة برغل Well known in many Syrian villages, this staple dish of bulgur, lentils and onions is highly regarded for its nutritional value and health benefits. In Syria, lentils, with their high iron content, are sometimes called the “meat of the poor” ( المجدرة لحم الفقراء); or “nails for your knees” (المجدرة مسمامير […]
Dhaba's - roadside food stalls - can be found along highways throughout India, welcoming hungry travellers and truck drivers with inexpensive food and a place to stretch their legs. Over time, many of these dhaba's became famous for their regional specialities. Their affordable, authentic menus became popular as a Sunday brunch destination for foodie families, […]
Chef Raluca Cojocariu has just returned from two weeks exploring the food of Oaxaca, Mexico, where she wandered the colourful streets, absorbed the tastes and smells, and was moved by the people she met. Now, she is back at the Dep to share a piece of this magic with us. She brings a delicious six-course […]
An all-day, family-friendly cooking workshop on Family Day! in 2016, The Depanneur reached out to the Syrian newcomer community and has been delighting in the delicious results ever since. Our Newcomer Kitchen project has become something of a local sensation, serving up 50 meals of traditional Syrian home cooking every week. In that time, many […]
Though many holistic nutritional practitioners have long been emphasizing the importance of prioritizing a healthy gut, modern nutritional science is only now beginning to discover the complexity and importance of the role of the gut in everything from our immune system to overall well being. Holistic Culinary Nutritionista Keisha Luke has studied a broad range […]
Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. A soft dough is handmade from flour, salt and water and filled with cooked onions, olive oil, halal ground beef, salt and pepper and then baked. A thick, tangy yogurt sauce is prepared by cooking strained […]
Agata Siczek is back at the Depanneur to make another one of her favourite dishes! This one is perfect on those chilly Toronto nights when you want to curl up and enjoy some hearty, savoury home-made pasta. Beef short ribs and root veg, slow-braised in red wine, served over handmade pappardelle pasta. If you’ve never […]
2nd Night Added! Sunday, Feb. 26 > Tickets available here The Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table) is an elaborate collection of dishes that present a melange of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours to the palette. Served in a buffet-type setting, rijsttafel pairs the Dutch ethos of togetherness (gezelligheid) with Indonesian cuisine’s unique and vibrant flavours and […]
