Mauritian cuisine embodies the values of this remote island nation: family, community, a heritage told through stories and recipes. Situated in the Indian Ocean at the junction of old Spice Routes, it blends diverse influences from Africa, Asia and Europe. This menu by Melanie Anthony is inspired by legacy recipes from Chef Raginee, a fellow Mauritian friend from the town of Quatre-Bornes where Chef Melanie is also from. These dishes showcase a combination of the tropical island’s best flavours: spicy and tangy, creamy and sweet.

Caribbean flavours emerged from centuries of interaction between Carib, Arawak, African, East Indian, Chinese, and European cultures. Each island, with its own unique historical trajectory and individual culinary talents, developed distinct specialities, many of which are now beloved the world over. Nearly a decade ago Chef Avé Dinzey created Purple Hibiscus in Winnipeg’s French Quarter to pay homage to the culture, people, and history of the Caribbean, and carry on the culinary traditions that have run in her family for generations. Now based in Toronto, she offers a unique taste of the islands with an illustrious pedigree.

Pre-order online until TUE Oct 19, 10pm Pick up on WED Oct 20, 6-7:30pm The cuisine of the Mughal Empire emerged from a combination of Turkic, Persian, Central Asian, and Afghan influences that merged as Islamic culture spread eastward across the Indian continent in the 15-18th centuries. Fuelled by intercontinental trade along the Silk Road, […]

Pre-order online until THU Oct 21, 10pm Pick up on FRI Oct 22, 6-7:30pm In early 2016, shortly after hundreds of Syrian refugee families arrived in Toronto, The Depanneur reached out with an invitation to share our kitchen. From that small gesture of hospitality emerged Newcomer Kitchen, which evolved into a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day festival that takes place every November 1 and 2. Although most strongly identified with Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and in many places with a Latino population. Dia de los Muertos has its origins in both Aztec tradition and Catholic observance of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). Although trick-or-treating has become more common on Dia de los Muertos, the holiday actually has nothing to do with Halloween, which is a Northern European tradition. Dia de los Muertos celebrates death as a part of the human experience. Tradition holds that the dead would be offended by grieving and sadness, so festivities honor them with laughter and joy. Join Chef Erika Araujo for a meal that welcomes you to celebrate the flavours and traditions of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day festival that takes place every November 1 and 2. Although most strongly identified with Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and in many places with a Latino population. Dia de los Muertos has its origins in both Aztec tradition and Catholic observance of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). Although trick-or-treating has become more common on Dia de los Muertos, the holiday actually has nothing to do with Halloween, which is a Northern European tradition. Dia de los Muertos celebrates death as a part of the human experience. Tradition holds that the dead would be offended by grieving and sadness, so festivities honor them with laughter and joy. Join Chef Erika Araujo for a meal that welcomes you to celebrate the flavours and traditions of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Bosanska kuhinja (Bosnian cuisine) is a balance between Western and Eastern influences; like much of the food of the Balkans, it is closely related to Turkish/Ottoman and Mediterranean cuisines, with some Central European influences. It is a place that is deeply rooted in its foodways, with traditional dishes that have been made from the same recipes for hundreds of years.