Much Russian Eastern and European food - full of diverse cultural traditions developed across a vast geography and long history - remains relatively uncommon in Toronto (at least south of Steeles). Building on a rich tradition of simple but satisfying dishes based around staples like wheat, fish and vegetables, many consider Russian cuisine the next […]
Meet benny - the first and only all-benedict Sunday brunch pop-up! Join Chef Christopher Showalter (Grapefruit Moon, Tramonto, Weldon Park) and his merry band of of Brunch Pirates for a celebration of the greatest brunch dish of all time. 5 bennies | 10 sides | juice | bottomless coffee/tea | reserved seating | $30 For […]
An elegant & delicious home-cooked dinner doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming — if you have a few good tricks up your sleeve. Join professional comedian and Masterchef Canada alumnus Ben Miner for a fun, hands-on walkthrough of three sure-to-impress, but easier-than-it-looks recipes. Tender lambchops in a garlic, thyme and lemon marinade; crimini mushroom […]
Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff […]
Totally stoked to have Justin Go and Alison Broverman from BorrelTO back at The Dep serving up authentic Dutch snacks and comfort food. Their menu embodies the concept of “gezellig”— a Dutch word that encompasses all things cozy and convivial — a big part of what the The Dep is all about. This time around […]
Khaleej is the Arabic word for Gulf, a deep inlet of sea surrounded by land. The Khaleeji or Gulf Arabs refer to peoples of Eastern Arabia and the five countries that line the Arabian side of the Persian Gulf: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman. They speak the similar dialects of Arabic, and […]
Meet benny - the first and only all-benedict Sunday brunch pop-up! Join Chef Christopher Showalter (Grapefruit Moon, Tramonto, Weldon Park) and his merry band of of Brunch Pirates for a celebration of the greatest brunch dish of all time. 5 bennies | 10 sides | juice | bottomless coffee/tea | reserved seating $25 in advance […]
A fun, hands-on, ½-day March Break Jr. Chef cooking adventure for teens 13-18 yrs. old led by culinary nutritionist Sandra Bruton of SureChef. Over 5 afternoons (12pm - 4pm), teens will develop kitchen confidence, food safety skills and healthy eating know-how. This introductory program covers: ● Introduction to knife skills ● Culinary basics - it's […]
So you may or may not be a Mediaeval Viking, but that should not stop you from enjoying your own homemade mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages. Mead is made from a simple blend of honey and water, then fermented with yeast. Join urban beekeeper Fran Freeman as she leads a group through […]
Tabakh Rohoo (طباخ روحو) The cold winter months are the time to break out the luscious, slow-cooked comfort foods like this delicious tomato-based eggplant stew with zucchini, potato and small cubes of lamb. Similar to North African tagines or Persian khoresh, it is redolent with warm spices and sometime enriched with some melted ghee before […]
