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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Asiatique by Greg Couillard
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Jul 1\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Jul 2\, 6-7:30pm\nChef Greg Couillard’s distinctive\, personal style of international fusion is somehow both immediately recognizable and completely unique. His deft hand with spices\, colours and textures elevates every dish he touches\, and the breadth and depth of his knowledge combines influences and ingredients in always surprising and innovative ways. Tonight’s menu mixes Japanese and Chinese flavours with French bistro classics for a delightful early summer dinner.\n—– \nFraponaise Beet Salad\nSweet\, earthy roasted beats tossed with crispy daikon and carrots in a light mirin and rice vinegar dressing. \nChinoiserie BBQ Roasted Chicken\nRoast chicken dinner gets a Chinese BBQ makeover with a char sui/hoisin/5 spice glaze — a touch of sweet and hint of heat.\n-or-\nSmoked Cheddar Summer Veggie Tian\nA colourful blend of early summer veggies – peppers\, zucchini\, edamame – baked with creamy eggs and smoked cheddar for a luscious gratin. \nBoth meals come with a fingerling potato salad\, fresh\, young potatoes in a Alsatian mustard shallot vinaigrette sprinkled with crispy sesame nori\, and a medley of early summer greens \nBrioche and Berries Summer Pudding\nButtery brioche soaks up the gorgeous purple juices of macerated berries for this exquisite summer dessert\, topped with brandy-spiked Chantilly cream.\n—– \nChicken\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nAsiatique Dinner for 2 $48 • for 4 $90 \nBONUS: Add a jar of Greg’s incredible Mango and Kumquat Chutney with green chili and cardamom for $10 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS FRI 6-7:30PM AT THE DEPANNEUR.\nChef Greg Couillard has forged a life-long reputation as a fearless culinary innovator\, a kind of super-collider of food ideas\, smashing them together with incredible force\, producing novel and exotic new dishes for a few lucky diners to marvel at. After more than 5 decades in the kitchen\, it would not be hyperbole to suggest that he is one of the most influential chefs in Toronto’s culinary history. Through groundbreaking restaurants like The Parrot\, Stelle\, Avec\, Sarkis\, The Spice Room and many others\, his prescient embrace of this city’s multicultural flavours and ingredients revolutionized fine dining in Toronto\, and foreshadowed the eclectic\, international menus many now take for granted. Chef Greg’s latest project includes a new line of hot sauces called No Refund — Too Hot? Too Bad! \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-asiatique-by-greg-couillard/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210701T190000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNAL PICNIC: Syria | Newcomer Kitchen + Syrian Sisters
DESCRIPTION:The Depanneur + The Bentway Communal Picnic 2021 \nPre-order online until TUE Jun 29\, 10pm\nPick up on THU Jul 1\, 6-7pm at The Bentway\nIn early 2016\, shortly after hundreds of Syrian refugee families arrived in Toronto\, The Depanneur reached out with an invitation to share their kitchen. From that small gesture of hospitality emerged Newcomer Kitchen\, growing into a non profit organization dedicated to creating social and economic opportunities for newcomer women while enriching the culinary landscape of our city. Now\, 5 years and tens of thousands of meals later\, a small group of the original participants have teamed up to form their own catering business\, Syrian Sisters. We could not be more proud to give them this opportunity to showcase their talent on Canada Day — a celebration of hope\, resilience\, pride\, ambition\, perseverance\, and delicious food. \nSyria is renowned throughout the Middle East for its diverse culinary traditions\, many of them reaching back thousands of years. Tonight’s menu features a selection of traditional Syrian dishes\, including handmade saj flatbread\, which will be served fresh from the traditional domed griddle from which it gets its name.\n—– \nMezze — a selection of dips and small plates served with fresh saj bread \nMuhammara\nA luscious deep red spread made with roasted red peppers\, walnuts\, pomegranate syrup and spicy Aleppo pepper\, served with fresh vegetables & seasoned black olives. \nHummus\nThe ancient Levantine dish that has become popular all around the world; creamy chickpeas and sesame tahini blended with a touch of garlic and lemon \nYalanji\nStuffed grape vine leaves can be found on tables all around the Eastern Mediterranean. This Syrian version features a seasoned rice and tomato filling flecked with green pepper\, cooked in a tangy sauce of tomato\, lemon\, pomegranate and olive oil. \nServed with warm saj bread\, a traditional handmade flatbread cooked on a domed griddle. \nOuzi\nA luxurious pilaf from Damascus\, ouzi combines delicately spiced halal ground beef\, short grain rice and green peas\, topped with almonds and pines nuts that have been fried in butter.\nAlso available vegetarian\, with a mix of mushroom\, carrots and green beans. \nServed with Salata Shamander; a colourful beet and chickpea salad dressed with lemon\, olive oil\, sumac and parsley\, and Kh’yer bel Laban\, a refreshing cucumber\, yogurt & mint condiment \nS’fouf\nA delicate semolina cake with turmeric\, anise\, vanilla\, and coconut\, studded with black sesame seeds and topped with crumbled pistachio.\n—– \nContains nuts\, dairy\, wheat \nBeef\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nSyrian Picnic for 2 $59 • for 4 $109 • for 6 $159 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS THU JUL 1\, 6-7PM\, AT THE BENTWAY. \n\nPay It Forward\nAt check out\, you will be given the opportunity to either contribute towards a supplemental Pay It Forward meal. For every Pay It Forward meal purchased\, The Depanneur and The Bentway will work together to provide a second meal to double the impact of your generosity. All Pay it Forward funds will be used to create fresh meals for the The Fort York-Spadina Community Care Program; @spafycc \n\nNewcomer Kitchen is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating economic and social opportunities for newcomer women in Toronto. @NewcomerKitchen \nSyrian Sisters is a group of seven women who came to Canada to find a new life. After meeting at Newcomer Kitchen we became great friends\, like a new family. We learned about how to start a food business. Now it was time to try out our wings and fly. We hope you enjoy our food. It is made with love and hope for a better future for us all. Thank you for supporting us. @syriansisterskitchen
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/communal-picnic-syria-newcomer-kitchen-syrian-sisters/
LOCATION:The  Bentway\, 250 Fort York Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bentway Communal Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Nigerian Small Chops by Afrobeat Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE Jun 29\, 10pm\nPick up on WED Jun 30\, 6-7:30pm\nIn Nigeria\, finger foods are referred to as small chops\, and all different kinds can be found in the profusion of street stalls and market vendors. Chef Victor from Afrobeat Kitchen has put together a selection of delicious African-inspired snacks perfect for a Canada Day picnic.\n—– \nMeat Picnic Basket for 2\nSticky Suya wings (1lb)\nChicken wings tossed in suya\, a spicy Nigerian peanut-based seasoning. \nScotch Eggs (2)\nNot-quite-hard boiled egg encased in turmeric chicken sausage\, breaded and fried\, served on a bed of salad greens \nGreen Bean & Potato Salad\nTopped with a jammy egg and a spicy peanut-ginger-lime dressing \n–or– \nVegan Picnic Basket for 2\nCurried Lentil & Potato Samosas (6)\nCrispy fried pastry pockets stuffed with mild curried veg \nStuffed Tatashe Pepper\nGrilled Nigerian red peppers stuffed with guava membrillo\, cassava cheez + toasted pinenuts \nGreen Bean & Potato Salad\nTopped with grilled peppers & eggplant\,  and a spicy peanut-ginger-lime dressing \nBoth picnic baskets come with:\nShishito\nSmall\, thin-skinned green peppers\, pan-seared and dusted with tart hibiscus & spicy cayenne \nAta Din Din Pepper Sauce\nRich\, homemade hot sauce of slow-cooked chillies\, sweet peppers\, onions\, thyme\, ginger & garlic \nBoli\nRoasted sweet & savoury plantains topped with a peanut & chilli crumble\n—– \nChicken\, Vegan or 1/2+1/2 (avail. for 4 only)\nNigerian Small Chops Dinner for 2 $48 • for 4 $90 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS WED 6-7:30PM AT THE DEPANNEUR.\nAfrobeat Kitchen is Nigerian Chef Victor Uguweke’s exciting New African Eats pop-up food project\, a mash-up of authentic recipes\, ingredients from the motherland\, diaspora dishes and global ideas. Drawing from experiences at his family’s restaurants in Lagos to gastropub kitchens in the UK\, he offers a contemporary spin on African cooking with an emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. Through music and food he is sharing his ‘faaji’ (the pleasure from having a good time) with Toronto. Connect with him @afrobeatkitchen \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-nigerian-small-chops-by-afrobeat-kitchen/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210625T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Eritrean Highland Fare by Selam Teclu
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Jun 24\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Jun 25\, 6-7:30pm\nEritrea is an ancient\, complex and diverse society. Nine ethnic groups\, each with their own language\, inhabit ecosystems ranging from coastal Red Sea lowlands\, to fertile mountainous highlands\, arid desserts to sub-tropical rainforests\, each home to distinct ingredients and cuisines. Tonight’s dishes are inspired by those typical of the rural\, agrarian highland villages: predominantly plant-based and complexly spiced. Chef\, urban farmer and nutritionist Selam Teclu gives these traditional recipes a contemporary twist\, combining regional herbs and spices with local ingredients for a unique dining experience.\n——- \nBirsin\nA spicy Eritrean spread of red lentils\, enriched with a coconut-oil version of the spice-infused butter known as tegelese tesmi (or niter kibeh in Ethiopia)\, and finished with Eritrean wild basil; served with mini pitas. \nBamya Duba\nPumpkin and okra are the stars of this traditional village dish\, made with small cubes of lean\, grass-fed beef simmered with clarified butter\, a smoky & piquant berbere spice blend\, and rue\, an aromatic herb once popular in Mediterranean antiquity\, but now rarely used outside of East Africa and some parts of the Balkans. Served with whole grain teff taita (aka injera)\, a fermented sourdough flatbread; teff is a highly nutritious grain unique to the Horn of Africa and an important staple in Eritrea.\nAlso available vegan\, without beef. \nArugula and Mixed Spring Greens\nThe rich\, spicy stew is balanced against this fresh\, summery green salad with a creamy raspberry-dill vinaigrette. \nChocolate & Black Cardamon Teff Brownies\nMade with nutty\, gluten-free teff flour\, dates\, raw chocolate\, and coconut milk\, and spiced with black cardamon cultivated in the Eritrean highlands. \nBeef\, Vegan\, or 1/2+1/2\nEritrean Dinner for 2 $48 • for 4 $90 \nALSO AVAILABLE\nBirsin – Eritrean spicy red lentil dip | 125ml | $6\nSilsi – Eritrean spicy stew base: onions\, ginger & garlic cooked with berbere & vegan tesmi | 125ml | $6\nTesmi – Clarified butter infused with onion\, garlic\, turmeric and 14 Eritrean herbs | vegan -or- regular | 125ml | $12 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nSelam Teclu was born in Eritrea and immigrated to Canada at an early age. She currently lives in Toronto where she works as an Urban Farmer\, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN)\, Holistic Chef\, Culinary Instructor and Writer. Selam is also part of Village Kanteen\, a catering project that aims to offer nutritious vegan and vegetarian African fusion cuisine made with ingredients that are sourced from the eclectic bounty of the village of Toronto. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-eritrean-highland-fare-by-selam-teclu/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Sucuk Kofte by Tuba Tunç
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE Jun 22\, 10pm\nPick up on WED Jun 23\, 6-7:30pm\nThe true origin of the hamburger/meatball remains a mystery. The most likely candidate seems to be kofta\, a dish of minced meat\, typically fashioned into small cylinders\, balls or patties. It is believed to have originated with the Persians\, who passed it to the Arabs where it traveled along trade routes and then spread throughout the Ottoman Empire. Nearly every culture from India to Morocco has a myriad versions of kofta\, and these classic Turkish ones by Tuba Tunç\, are a testament to the enduring and universal appeal of a scrumptious little nuggets of grilled meat and spices.\n—– \nMercimekli Muska Boregi\nBorek is another local iteration of a global phenomenon – the savoury stuffed pastry. These triangular turnovers made with delicate yufka pastry are filled with delicious green lentil stuffing with onions\, parsley\, turmeric\, cumin\, and garnished with black nigella seeds. \nSucuk Kofte\nSlightly spicy\, these Turkish kofte are made with minced beef\, spiced with garlic\, cumin\, and paprika\, a blend of warm spices and bit of a milk-soaked bread panade to keep them tender and succulent.\n–or–\nFirin Mucver\nThis summery dish\, somewhere between a latke and a gratin\, is made with grated zucchini\, carrots and potato enlivened with a mix of mint\, basil\, dill and feta cheese\, baked in a tray and cut into thick slabs. (Contains eggs & flour) \nBoth meals come with buttery basmati rice\, a creamy haydari sauce of pressed yogurt\, garlic\, dill\, and olive oil\, and a colourful red cabbage salad with apples\, carrot\, and parsley\, in an olive oil\, lemon and apple cider vinaigrette. \nRevani\nA lemon-scented\, syrup-soaked semolina cake similar to Arabic basbousa or namoura\, served with whipped cream and seasonal berries.\n—– \nBeef\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nKofte Dinner for 2 $48 • for 4 $90 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30pm\nTuba Tunç was a marketing professional in Istanbul for 10 years\, but her true passion has always been cooking. Through countless dinner parties for friends and family\, she came to realize that she needed to follow this passion and turn it into a career. Since graduating from the Culinary Management Program at George Brown College\, she has worked in various positions at restaurants including managing Anatolia\, one of the oldest Turkish Restaurants in Toronto. Tuba has recently founded LokumEats\, where she showcases Turkish & Ottoman cuisine\, as well as her take on international cuisines. \n\n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-kofte-by-tuba-tunc/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210618T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Beer-Infused BBQ Ribs by Francoise Briet
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Jun 17\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Jun 18\, 6-7:30pm\nA huge hit last year\, Chef Francoise Briet is back with another gourmet\, beer-infused Father’s Day-inspired menu! Francoise’s love for diverse and delicious local craft beers led her to create Malty and Hoppy Delicacy\, a company that uses Ontario craft beer to create small-batch jellies\, jams\, mustards and other beer-based artisanal products. Her passion for local beer can be found infused throughout all the delicious recipes in this menu. \n—— \nPork Ribs with Chocolate Stout BBQ Sauce\nRibs\, beer & BBQ are a pretty surefire combination for almost any Dad! A hearty full pound of tender\, slow-roasted pork ribs glazed with a savoury and complex BBQ sauce made with Wellington Chocolate Milk Stout. \n–or– \nMushroom Asparagus Quiche\nThis rich quiche is loaded with flavourful spring vegetables and a generous helping of nutty gruyere cheese. Fresh Ontario asparagus and aromatic leeks contrast earthy mushrooms in this classic French flavour combination. \nBoth meals come with buttery potatoes dressed with fresh herbs\, and a crisp\, refreshing garden salad with Francoise’s signature beer-infused French vinaigrette. \nCrispy Berry Cake\nA delightful summertime combination of flavours and textures; moist\, rich vanilla cake with tart and fruity mixed berries\, topped with a sweet\, crunchy crumble! \n+ SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY GIFTS!\nChef Francoise’s Malty and Hoppy Delicacy Beer Jellies are complex\, layered\, sweet\, tart & aromatic – the perfect companion for a charcuterie\, cheeses or grilled meats.\nScottish Beer Jelly (South River Brewery)  | $9\nPerfect with goat Brie\, Grey Owl\, and Alpine-style cow’s milk cheese like cave-aged Gruyere or Emmental \nImperial Russian Stout Beer Jelly (Wellington Brewery)  | $9\nExcellent with charcuterie and blue cheese or older\, firm cheeses. Amazing on your gourmet burger with blue cheese!\n—– \nPork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nBeer & BBQ Dinner for 2 $48 • for 4 $90 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nFrancoise Briet is the former Chef of the General Consulate of France in Toronto\, and the owner of Malty and Hoppy Delicacy\, a company that uses Ontario craft beer in small-batch artisan jellies\, jams and other delicacies. Before that\, Francoise was a clinical research scientist in the area of metabolic nutrition.
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-beer-infused-bbq-ribs-by-francoise-briet-2/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210616T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK UP DINNER: From Volta With Love by Marc Kusitor
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE Jun 15\, 10pm\nPick up on WED Jun 16\, 6-7:30pm\nIn the heart of Ghana\, the White Volta and Black Volta rivers meet to form Lake Volta — where the construction of the Akosombo Dam in 1965 created the largest reservoir in the world — and the intersection of many overlapping ancient and modern West Africa cultures. Culinary exchange has been going on for centuries; okra\, cowpeas\, and rice migrating to North America with the enslaved\, corn\, tomatoes and chiles crossing back to become national staples. \nA continuation and evolution of that exchange\, this dinner is inspired by the traditional dishes from the Volta region in Northern Ghana\, brought to Canada by Marc Kusitor’s father\, and then reimagined by this talented young chef as part of his contemporary repertoire. \nHappy Father’s Day\, from Volta\, with love.\n—— \nGhanian Chop Salad\nMixed greens with pickled okra\, cherry tomato\, shaved carrots and onion\, with a coconut salad cream; a play on the typical salad you would receive with a meal at a chop bar (roadside restaurant) in Northern Ghana where okro (okra) is a staple. \nBlack Star Jollof \nJollof is the quintessential West African rice dish\, a spicy tomato-based pilaf that is the ancestor of American classics like Jambalaya and Hoppin’ John. This Ghanian-style jollof\, spiked with umami-packed African smoked crayfish powder\, is paired with tender beef stewed in tomato\, ginger\, African chilli peppers\, and various aromatics. The dish is garnished with a hard boiled egg\, a popular chop bar side dish\, given a Japanese ramen twist with a 24 hour brine marinade. \n–or– \nRed Red (v)\nA personal favourite of the chef\, and a staple street food from Ghana; black eyed peas cooked in the smoky\, bright red oil of the palm fruit\, along with tomatoes\, garlic\, ginger\, and scotch bonnet for a rich and spicy vegan stew. Served with sweet fried ripe plantains and steamed jasmine rice. \nKimBits\nEvery Canadian knows those infamous doughnut holes\, whose Ghanian cousins\, bofrot\, are an equally beloved street snack. These addictive little fried balls of dough are finished with a dusting of Kelewele spice blend — nutmeg\, clove\, ginger and black peppercorn — often used on fried ripe plantains in Ghana.\n—— \nBeef\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nGhanian Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30PM\nChef Marc Kusitor graduated from George Brown’s culinary program 8 years ago\, and became interested in exploring the possibilities in the space between tradition and innovation in Afro-Caribbean cuisine. He combines restaurant technique with family recipes and food memories instilled by his Haitian mother and his Ghanian father — both of whom were great cooks. The same fundamental formula that filled his home — food = love — informs the catering and pop-up events that he pursues through his culinary startup\, ChopTime. IG: @choptimecatering \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-from-volta-with-love-by-marc-kusitor/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210611T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Pancit Malabon by Hannah Grace Medalla
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Jun 10\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Jun 11\, 6-7:30pm\nAttend a big family gathering or fiesta in Malabon district of Manilla\, and you’ll very likely find a big bilao\, a round woven rattan platter\, piled high with pancit malabon\, a delicious noodle and seafood dish that is one of the specialities of the region. Considering that the Philippines is more than 13\,000 kms away\, it is probably a lot easier to get a taste of this delicious dish from one of our city’s many talented Filipino chefs\, like Hannah Grace Medalla.\n—- \nPuto\nThese white steamed wheat buns\, like their Chinese cousins\, bao\, are delicate and fluffy\, lightly sweet and fragrant\, only one of the many of sizes\, shapes\, colours\, and flavours of puto that complement a wide range of Filippino meals.  \nPancit Malabon\nThis classic dish is made with thick cornstarch noodles tossed in a red-orange sauce which gets its colour from achuette (annatto)\, and flavour from shrimp broth and luscious crab fat. It is topped with a mix of shrimp\, napa cabbage\, hardboiled eggs\, crumbled chicharron\, scallions and wedges of lime.\nAlso available #vegetarian with a turmeric-infused sauce\, topped with eggs and vegan ’scallops’ (king oyster mushrooms) \nCassava Cake\nThis rich\, creamy\, custard is made from a mix of evaporated and condensed milks thickened with eggs\, sugar\, coconut and grated cassava. Somewhere between a cheesecake and flan\, it has a rich\, toothsome texture and an inviting coconut and caramel aroma. \nShrimp\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nFilippino Pancit Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IN NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nHannah Grace Medalla is a spontaneous cook that draws inspiration from authentic and fusion cuisines from around the world\, a mix of travel\, family recipes and professional experiences.  Hannah arrived in Toronto in 2014\, studied Culinary Arts at George Brown College\, and developed her professional experience in the demanding kitchens of Casa Loma\, Marriott Hotel and The Ritz Carlton.\nFind out more at medalla.ca or follow @medallaprivatechef.catering \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-pancit-malabon-by-hannah-grace-medalla/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210604T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T021606Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Kintsugi by Stuart Sakai
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE Jun 8\, 10pm\nPick up on WED Jun 9\, 6-7:30pm\nKintsugi is a Japanese tradition of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with powdered gold; as a philosophy\, it treats damage and repair as part of the integral history of an object\, its imperfections something to be celebrated rather than hidden. Creating familiar food in a foreign land can be similar\, filling the gaps and memories with a mix of creativity and available ingredients\, creating something new in the process.  \nStuart Sakai has a deep and abiding interest in traditional Japanese cuisine\, from fermenting his own pickles to delving into the myriad forms of sake. Tonight’s menu is a mix of very traditional elements\, some more modern interpretations\, and an idiosyncratic dish that from Stuart’s dad who forged his own Japanese-inspired comfort food from ingredients that could be found here.\n—— \nTsukemono\nLiterally “pickled things”\, tsukemono are Japanese preserved vegetables served as a drinking snack\, side dish\, garnish\, or even sometimes as a dedicated course as part of a Japanese tea ceremony. Stuart has long been fascinated by the astonishing range of Japanese pickles (in Japan there are entire stores dedicated to nothing but pickles)\, and makes these cucumber nukazuke pickles from scratch by quickly fermenting them in salted rice bran overnight. \nKinpira Gobo\nA very traditional dish\, kinpira (to sauté/simmer) gobo (burdock root) is made with a julienne of  of carrot and burdock root cooked with a lightly sweet blend of soy sauce\, sake\, and mirin\, and sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.  \nTuna & Tofu\nThis family recipe is made from a mix of ingredients from different cultures\, typical of  immigrant cuisines that have to be resourceful with what is at their disposal. This dish sits somewhere between Japanese nikudofu (braised tofu) and Chinese mapo tofu with maybe a touch of Canadian tuna casserole in the mix. It features tuna\, silken tofu\, funyu (Chinese fermented tofu)\, shoyu\, ginger\, and a generous topping of green onions; served with short grain white rice.\nAlso available #vegan: braised tofu with a mix of mushrooms and vegetables  \nAmazake Rhubarb Parfait\nA mix of local and exotic\, modern and traditional\, this light and creamy parfait is based on amazake\, a sweet\, low-alcohol Japanese drink made from rice fermented with koji\, the same mold that produces miso\, soy sauce\, and sake. It is seasoned with lilac honey and strawberries macerated in a sake and ume (Japanese plum) syrup\, with a dollop of rhubarb jam and a buckwheat crumble for crunch.\n—— \nTuna\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nJapanese Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30PM\nStuart Sakai is the owner/operator of Sakai Bar – an intimate sake-focused restaurant with a focus on Japanese country cuisine through a contemporary lens.  He is a forth generation Japanese Canadian with 15 years of restaurant experience with a strong focus on Sake and many other interests that intersect with Japan crafts and country living. | @sakaibarto \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-kintsugi-by-stuart-sakai/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210604T155337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T132523Z
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SUMMARY:Don Chingón Mexican Brunch
DESCRIPTION:PRE-ORDERING FOR THIS DATE IS NOW CLOSED; \nYOU CAN STILL POP-BY THE WALK UP WINDOW SAT OR SUN\nFRIST COME\, FIRST SERVED\nTo pre-order Brunch Boxes for another weekend\,\nplease select the SUNDAY you wish to pick up. \n \nDon Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nMexican brunch residency at The Depanneur\nTwo veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. \nAaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept on Saturdays & Sundays at The Depanneur. \nA trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people complements a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nPre-Order Brunch Boxes\nPre-Order by FRIDAY 10pm — Pick Up SUNDAY 11-2pm\n>> PRE-ORDERING FOR THIS DATE IS NOW CLOSED; YOU CAN STILL POP-BY THE WALK UP WINDOW SAT OR SUN\, FRIST COME\, FIRST SERVED. << \nTo pre-order Brunch Boxes for another weekend\, please select the SUNDAY you wish to pick up. \n\nWALK-UP MENU\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY 9am-2pm | Debit\, CC or Apple Pay | NO CASH \n\nTORTAS\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, Ancho bacon\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, refried beans\, guacamole\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refried beans\, chipotle mayo; “drowned” in Ahogada sauce. Messy! \nTAMALES\nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nFlavour of the week | Ask! \nTACOS\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, beans\, queso & guac \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nWALK-UP COMBOS\n1 TORTA -or- 2 TAMALES -or- 3 TACOS\n+ pan dulce + coffee -or- agua fresca \nSNACKS\nGuacamole & Totopos  | Avocado dip w/ homemade tortilla chips\nSalsa & Totopos | Tomato & chile salsa w/ homemade tortilla chips\nEsquites | Mexican street-style corn salad \nDULCES\nPan Dulce | “Concha” Mexican sweet pastry \nBEBIDAS\nCafé de Olla | Mexican coffee w/ a hint of cinnamon\, clove & anise\nAgua Fresca | Freshly made: cucumber & lime -or- pineapple & mint\nJarritos | Mexican sodas; various flavours \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/don-chingon-mexican-brunch-5/2021-06-06/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210530T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T013327Z
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SUMMARY:Don Chingón Mexican Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Don Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nMexican brunch residency at The Depanneur\nTwo veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. \nAaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept on Saturdays at The Depanneur. \nA trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people complements a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nWALK-UP MENU\nSATURDAY 9am-2pm | Debit\, CC or Apple Pay | NO CASH \n\nTORTAS\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, Ancho bacon\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, refried beans\, guacamole\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refried beans\, chipotle mayo; “drowned” in Ahogada sauce. Messy! \nTAMALES\nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nFlavour of the week | Ask! \nTACOS\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, beans\, queso & guac \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nWALK-UP COMBOS\n1 TORTA -or- 2 TAMALES -or- 3 TACOS\n+ pan dulce + coffee -or- agua fresca \nSNACKS\nGuacamole & Totopos  | Avocado dip w/ homemade tortilla chips\nSalsa & Totopos | Tomato & chile salsa w/ homemade tortilla chips\nEsquites | Mexican street-style corn salad \nDULCES\nPan Dulce | “Concha” Mexican sweet pastry \nBEBIDAS\nCafé de Olla | Mexican coffee w/ a hint of cinnamon\, clove & anise\nAgua Fresca | Freshly made: cucumber & lime -or- pineapple & mint\nJarritos | Mexican sodas; various flavours \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/don-chingon-mexican-brunch-4/2021-06-05/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210529T140219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T041730Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Saigon Seoul by An Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Jun 3\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Jun 4\, 6-7:30pm\nIn the West it might be uncommon to think of Vietnam and Korea as sharing a common coastline\, but the millennias-long history of diverse Asian cultures and cuisines are connected in many ways\, carried to every corner of the world on the winds of diaspora. The longing for the flavours of her homeland led An Nguyen to dive into the pursuit of the perfect Banh Mi sandwich\, from the 100 attempts perfect her own baguettes\, to the homemade sauces and condiments that delicately balance the flavours. But delicious food always wanders\, so along the way she also discovered Korean dishes that evoked familiar food memories and became part of her new culinary project\, Saigon Meals.\n—– \nJjolmyeon (Spicy Korean Soba Salad)\nCold buckwheat noodles are a popular summer dish in Korea\, a distant relative of colourful Vietnamese vermicelli (bún) dishes. This cool noodle salad features crispy fried tofu nuggets\, along with shredded cabbage\, cucumber\, pickled daikon and carrot\, cilantro\, topped with green onion\, roasted sesame seeds and a spicy gochujang (Korean chilli paste) and mirin dressing. \nCrispy Pork Banh Mi \nThe sandwich that memories are made of; luscious crispy pork belly is the star\, but the details make all the difference. Homemade baguette buns get a slather of “egg butter”\, an intensely rich\, yolk-heavy mayonnaise\, and a salty-sweet homemade BBQ sauce with dark soy\, black bean\, and Chinese five spice. It’s then topped with fresh cucumber\, pickled carrot & daikon\, cilantro\, green onion and a sprinkle of crispy fried onions.\n-or-\nTofu Balls Banh Mi (vegan)\nCrispy tofu nuggets\, on a bun with vegan butter & mayo\, spicy eggplant pate\, homemade BBQ sauce\, fresh cucumber\, pickled carrot & daikon\, cilantro\, green onion\, and crispy fried onions. \nVietnamese Childhood Style Yogurt\nA firm and creamy sweet yogourt made from a mixture of fresh and condensed milk. A popular snack or dessert\, garnished with a bit of crunchy granola and a touch of fruit.\n—– \nPork\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nVietnamese Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR TONIGHT’S EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nAn Nguyen has been in Canada for two years\, and after working in a few food service jobs\, has decide to launch her own Vietnamese Street Food project\, Saigon Meals\, specializing in a variety of Banh Mi style sandwiches and sides. \nsaigonmeals.ca  | @saigonmeal \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-saigon-seoul-by-an-nguyen/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210528T011625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T021657Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: It’s All Greek To Me by Peter Minaki
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE Jun 1\, 10pm\nPick up on WED Jun 2\, 6-7:30pm\nI don’t think I’ve every met anyone as deeply passionate and evangelical about Greek food as Peter Minaki\, whether it is as a chef\, instructor\, tour guide\, or cookbook author. We’re happy to welcome him back to the Dep after a long absence to share some delicious dishes from Greece that also have a personal connection. \n“For as long as I can remember putting food in my mouth\, I’ve been eating stuffed peppers. This recipe comes from my mom\, who was taught by my grandmother and my mom’s aunts… all excellent cooks!” \n—– \nGigandes Plaki\nTheses extra large beans are a popular a Greek dish from Kastoria\, a regional capital in northwestern Macedonia. In this family recipe\, bay leaves\, parsley and dill infuse the tomato sauce in which the beans are baked until soft and creamy. Finished with a splash of nice olive oil\, and served with a bit of bread\, they are a wonderful example of the genius of traditional cuisines: humble ingredients transformed into an exquisite dish.  \nPiperies Gemista\nStuffed vegetables – in this case red peppers – can be found in virtually every cuisine around the Mediterranean. And for good reason: they are a delightful little self-contained meals with meat\, rice\, vegetables\, herbs and spices all combined. This Greek version\, also a family favourite\, uses thick potato wedges hold up the peppers while they cook\, which then soak up all the delicious cooking juices and help thicken the tomato-y sauce.\nAlso available #vegetarian: stuffed with rice\, veggies and herbs. \nComes with Greek Spring Salad; light and fresh and all the delightful shades of green: romaine lettuce\, scallions and dill\, simple olive oil vinaigrette\, and crumbled Greek feta cheese. \nEkmek Kataifi \nA luscious dessert of crispy-sweet\, syrup-soaked kataifi (shredded phyllo pastry) layered with a thick semolina cream scented with mastiha (mastic\, an aromatic resin and thickener) and topped with whipped cream and crumbled pistachios.\n—— \nBeef\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nGreek Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS WED 6-7:30PM\nWhether it’s cooking up a storm for the Toronto Underground Market\, leading food tours or catering epic dinner parties\, cook\, author and teacher Peter Minaki puts his passion for authentic Greek cuisine front and centre. Visit his website\, kalofagas.ca\, for delicious Greek and Mediterranean recipes\, or check out his great cookbook\, Everything Mediterranean. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-its-all-greek-to-me-by-peter-minaki/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210508T215443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T142456Z
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS (ZOOM): Spring into Raw Food by Doris Fin
DESCRIPTION:Register by THU May 27\nWith Spring in full bloom\, and summer just around the corner\, it’s time to get ready to eat fresh and vibrant again. Join Chef Doris Fin\, for this fun\, flavourful hands-on “cooking” class where you will learn to make delicious\, healthy treats that celebrate the nutrition of fresh\, raw ingredients. \nKnown for her plant-based philosophy\, Chef Doris will walk you through transforming familiar favourites into plant-based\, vegan\, gluten and refined sugar-free dishes that will energize and nourish you. Whether for snacks\, appetizers\, or satisfying full meals\, these easy recipes are cool\, refreshing and as delicious as they are beautiful. \nHomemade Nut/Seed Milk and Chocolate Milk\nGoodbye store-bought\, Hello flavourful and nutritious homemade milk alternatives made from any raw nut — almond\, hazelnut\, cashew\, or raw sunflower seeds! Bonus: the leftover pulp is fantastic for recreating into other delicious treats! \nHomemade Energy Balls/Bars\nWay better than store-bought and cheaper too! Fast and flexible\, these anytime-snacks build on dates\, coconuts\, nuts and/or seeds but can take on any number of flavour or functional add ons\, from cacao nibs to hemp hearts to dried fruit to superfood powders — the combinations are endless! \nRaw Carrot Cake\nA rich\, spiced carrot base and creamy cashew frosting creates an impressive and unforgettable dessert that’s so yummy you might just forget how incredibly nutritious it is. \nKale Caesar Salad\nTenderized kale and crisp fresh veg get a caesar-style makeover with a creamy and garlicky sunflower seed dressing\, coconut “bacon”\, vegan “parmesan” and crunchy croutons.\n—– \nSAT May 29  |  12-2pm\n$45 +HST per person/device \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BELOW\nup to 48hr prior to the class \nA Zoom link along with a full list of ingredients and equipment will be sent to you 2 days before class. \n\nChef Doris Fin specializes in plant-based culinary arts\, teaches interactive culinary classes and caters retreats while encouraging people to support locals and inspire them to cook their own meals. When she isn’t foraging in the wild she is making and selling Fin Cakes and Fincicles\, her plant-based organic ice cream cakes and bars. Check out her website below for more info about these and to check out her witty YouTube videos where she weaves her knowledge and love of food and nature with a little history\, music\, and cartoons. As she inspires others to return to the kitchen\, she makes gathering\, cooking\, and feasting upon ingredients fun and educational for all ages.  |  chefdorisfin.com \n\nWant to know more about our online classes? Check out our FAQs\nAny questions regarding class content or recipes should be sent directly to Doris at chefdorisfin@gmail.com \nAny questions regarding your ticket purchase\, please contact events@thedepanneur.ca \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-zoom-spring-into-raw-food-by-doris-fin/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210524T175826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T133006Z
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SUMMARY:Don Chingón Mexican Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Don Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nA new Mexican brunch residency at The Depanneur\nTwo veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. \nAaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept on Saturdays & Sundays at The Depanneur. \nA trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people complements a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nPre-Order Brunch Boxes\nPre-Order by FRIDAY 10pm — Pick Up SUNDAY 11-2pm\n** Sorry\, no tamales this weekend ** \nORDERING FOR THIS WEEKEND IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN ORDER FOR NEXT WEEKEND STARTING MONDAY \n\nWALK-UP MENU\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY 10am-3pm | Debit\, CC or Apple Pay | NO CASH \n\nTORTAS | $12\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, Ancho bacon\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, refried beans\, guacamole\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refried beans\, chipotle mayo; “drowned” in Ahogada sauce. Messy! \nTAMALES | $6\n** Sorry\, no tamales this weekend ** \nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nFlavour of the week | Ask! \nTACOS | $4\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, beans\, queso & guac \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nWALK-UP COMBO | $15\n1 TORTA -or- 2 TAMALES -or- 3 TACOS\n+ pan dulce + coffee -or- agua fresca \nSNACKS\nGuacamole & Totopos  | Avocado dip w/ homemade tortilla chips | $8\nSalsa & Totopos | Tomato & chile salsa w/ homemade tortilla chips | $6\nEsquites | Mexican street-style corn salad | $6 \nDULCES\nPan Dulce | “Concha” Mexican sweet pastry | $2 \nBEBIDAS\nCafé de Olla | Mexican coffee w/ a hint of cinnamon\, clove & anise | $2\nAgua Fresca | Freshly made: cucumber & lime -or- pineapple & mint | $3\nJarritos | Mexican sodas; various flavours | $3 \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce | $9\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce | $9 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/don-chingon-mexican-brunch-2/2021-05-29/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210521T152739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T180404Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Dan Dan Mian by Leo Moncel
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU May 27\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI May 28\, 6-7:30pm\nDan Dan mian (noodles) – the name is an onomatopoeia for the clacking of bamboo shoulder poles once worn by street vendors in Sichuan province. Food writer and tour guide Leo Moncel recreates this robust\, intriguing dish that he fell in love with visiting Sichuan a decade ago.\n—– \nCucumber Salad\nOne of the most popular Chinese raw vegetable dishes\, this refreshing salad has a subtle garlic taste and alluring complexity from 3 year aged Zhenjiang (chinkiang) vinegar and sesame oil. Cilantro on the side. \nDan Dan Mian\nFresh wheat noodles tossed in a soy\, sesame and home-made chili oil sauce\, topped generously with mild ground pork and pickled mustard greens and garnished with lip-tingling Sichuan pepper and green onion. Blanched yu choy greens round out the dish.\nAlso available #vegan with shredded firm tofu \nMango Rice Pearls\nA simple dessert of contrasting textures – chewy rice and tapioca pearls with juicy mango pieces in a mango puree; chopped mint adds to the cooling effect.\n—– \nPork\, Vegan\, or 1/2+1/2\nDan Dan Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nLeo will donate 10% of his net profit to the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice to further their essential work in combating racism. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nLeo Moncel is a freelance writer on food and the restaurant industry. He wrote and presented food tours for three years and has worked as a cook at The Stockyards and Terroni. Leo had the good fortune to visit Sichuan province in 2011. He likes British old man beers. @leomoncel \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/drop-in-dinner-dan-dan-mian-by-leo-moncel/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210521T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T022350Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Throwback by Cindy Fung & Neil Villasenor
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE May 25\, 10pm\nPick up on WED May 26\, 6-7:30pm\nThe Dep has been a stop for many people on the long & winding road of being an independent food entrepreneur in Toronto. Some are dabblers or just passionate amateurs\, others are hardcore\, dedicated lifers that eat\, live and dream food. Long-time collaborators Cindy Fung\, and Neil Villasenor fall into this latter category. With a sophisticated pan-Asian fusion sensibility and half a dozen culinary projects on the go\, they are the kind of people that innovate and transform our city’s food scene. This dinner is a throwback to some elegant private pop-ups they hosted at The Dep ‘back in the day’\, now made public so everyone can get in on the fun.\n—— \nSpiced Carrot Fritter\nwith Sichuan Bernaise\, herb fennel salad\, garlic-bean vinaigrette\, crispy shallots\, sweet chili dip \nMiso Salmon\nwith coconut sweet potato\, jade greens\, pickled eggplant\, crispy polenta\, watermelon radish\n-or-\nCurried Cauliflower\nwith truffled mushroom medley\, chili-tofu crumble\, green goddess dressing\, lemon Yukon potato\, jewelled quinoa\, microgreens \nMango Mousse Cake\nwith rosewater-mint syrup\, mixed berries\n—– \nBONUS: goodies from some of the cool food projects they have on the go\nFrozen Dumplings (10) | $21\nPork Belly & Kimchi -or- Truffled Chicken \nChili Money Sauce (250 ml) | $10 \nDaydream Drinks | $5\nHemp-Adaptogen Sparkling Water\nBlueberry Chai\, Cucumber Lime\, or Peach Ginger\n—– \nSalmon\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nThrowback Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK-UP IS WED 6-7:30PM\nChefs Cindy Fung & Neil Villasenor are the creative team behind innovative new lifestyle\, event\, and hospitality brands like Preserve Indulgence\, Pray Tell Bar\, Sixteen Ounce Prepared Meals\, and Caviar Citizen Inc.\n@preserveindulge @caviarcitizen @praytellbar @sixteenoz_ \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-throwback-by-cindy-fung-neil-villasenor-betty-chia/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210525T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210509T192451Z
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS (ZOOM): Mastering the Instant Pot by Carole Nelson Brown
DESCRIPTION:Register by SUN May 23\nPressure cooking\, by its very nature\, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other\, conventional cooking methods\, flavours are intensified and\, again\, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy\, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? \nUnfortunately\, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s stove-top pressure cookers\, hissing\, spitting and rattling away like a time bomb\, threatening to blow up at any moment. Well\, today we are lucky enough to have access to a new generation of electric pressure cookers that are safe\, easy to use\, and can save you hours in the kitchen. \nPopular food blogger\, photographer and stylist Carole Nelson Browne will show you how can use this amazing kitchen time-saver to prepare some of the most popular pressure cooker dishes. She will cover all the fundamentals of using an electric pressure cookers\, answer question\, and walk you through making a delicious Mushroom Risotto — that cooks in 6 minutes! — as well as demonstrate a number of different Instant Pot techniques used for recipes like Potato Leek Soup\, White Bean Salad\, and Gingerbread Pudding. \nCarole will be featuring the Instant Pot\, a Canadian pressure cooker that also functions as a rice cooker\, a slow cooker\, a yogurt maker\, steamer and is amazing with all manner of pulses\, grains and dried beans\, but the recipes and techniques are all applicable to any other brand of electric pressure cooker/multi-cooker as well! You’ll have a chance to ask questions\, discuss what kinds of recipes are best suited to pressure cooking\, and share all kinds of handy kitchen tips and tricks. \nTUE May 25  |  5:30-7pm\n$45 +HST per person/device \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BELOW\nup to 48hr prior to the class \nA Zoom link along with a full list of ingredients and equipment will be sent to you 2 days before class. \n\nCarole Nelson Brown‘s passions for food and her family —although not necessarily in that order — are legendary. From her love of blogging in The Yum Yum Factor\, including showcasing delicious and unique ethnic and everyday recipes as well as reviewing local restaurants and other exciting edible happenings in Toronto and beyond\, teaching cooking classes\, completing a personal challenge of never repeating the same recipe twice for a full year (which proved easier said than done!) to developing recipes for brands\, Carole has found her niche in the food world by drawing on her vast travel experience and food knowledge for inspiration as well as the daily ups and downs of her life for humour. \n\nWant to know more about our online classes? Check out our FAQs\nAny questions regarding class content or recipes should be sent directly to Carole at theyumyumfactor@gmail.com \nAny questions regarding your ticket purchase\, please contact events@thedepanneur.ca \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-zoom-mastering-the-instant-pot-by-carole-nelson-brown/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210520T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210523T230850Z
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA DAY: Don Chingon Birria Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:1 DAY ONLY! Victoria Day — MON May 24 — 11am – 4pm\nBirria is the fast-rising star of the taco world here in North America\, but it’s been a long time favourite in Mexico. Due to the long\, slow cooking it is traditionally reserved for special occasions\, but is rapidly becoming a brunch staple all over the country. \nBirria de res is slow-cooked beef with chilis\, tomato\, garlic\, onion\, and a mix of spices unique to whoever is making it. It’s served with a side of consommé\, a rich broth made from the braising liquid. The tender pulled beef is stuffed into fresh tortillas\, griddled and then dunked in a bowl of the consommé when eating – messy & delicious! Ours is served with house salsa for those who like a little extra spice\, and a few classic garnishes. \nWALK UP – MON May 24\, 11am-4pm\nBirria Combo $17\n3 tacos + consommé + house salsa + drink \n\nPRE-ORDER – Until SUN 6pm\nFor 2 $33 • For 4 $65\nPRE-ORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP MON 11-4PM\n\nDon Chingon is new Mexican brunch residency at The Depanneur; two veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. Aaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept on Saturdays & Sundays at The Depanneur. A trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people complements a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/victoria-day-don-chingon-birria-pop-up/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pop Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210516T151836Z
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SUMMARY:Don Chingón Mexican Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Don Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nA new Mexican brunch residency at The Depanneur\nTwo veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. \nAaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept on Saturdays & Sundays at The Depanneur. \nA trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people complements a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nPre-Order Brunch Boxes\nPre-Order by FRIDAY 10pm — Pick Up SUNDAY 11-2pm\nPRE-ORDERING FOR THIS WEEKEND IS NOW CLOSED. PICK UP IS SUNDAY 11-2. PRE-ORDER FOR NEXT WEEKEND STARTING MONDAY \n\nWALK-UP MENU\nSATURDAY & SUNDAY 10am-3pm | Debit\, CC or Apple Pay | NO CASH \n\nTORTAS | $12\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, Ancho bacon\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, refried beans\, guacamole\, queso\, chipotle mayo \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refried beans\, chipotle mayo; “drowned” in Ahogada sauce. Messy! \nTAMALES | $6\nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nFlavour of the week | Ask! \nTACOS | $4\nBreakfast | Egg\, chorizo\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Egg\, beans\, queso & guac \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nWALK-UP COMBO | $15\n1 TORTA -or- 2 TAMALES -or- 3 TACOS\n+ pan dulce + coffee -or- agua fresca \nSNACKS\nGuacamole & Totopos  | Avocado dip w/ homemade tortilla chips | $8\nSalsa & Totopos | Tomato & chile salsa w/ homemade tortilla chips | $6\nEsquites | Mexican street-style corn salad | $6 \nDULCES\nPan Dulce | “Concha” Mexican sweet pastry | $2 \nBEBIDAS\nCafé de Olla | Mexican coffee w/ a hint of cinnamon\, clove & anise | $2\nAgua Fresca | Freshly made: cucumber & lime -or- pineapple & mint | $3\nJarritos | Mexican sodas; various flavours | $3 \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce | $9\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce | $9 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/don-chingon-mexican-brunch/2021-05-22/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210516T010140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T015915Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Guyanese Oxtail Pepperpot by Eshwar Sarwan
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until WED May 20\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI May 21\, 6-7:30pm\nGuyana is a country of many identities. As the only country in South America where English is the first language\, a legacy of British colonial rule\, it often identifies mores closely to its Caribbean neighbours to the north. Like many ex-British colonies in the region\, the culture — and the cuisine — is a mix of many influences: indigenous peoples\, African slavery\, Indian & Chinese indentured labourers\, English institutions and the legacies of global trade. \nChef Eshwar “Chefwar” Sarwan creatively combines these inspirations to craft a cuisine rooted in Guyanese tradition\, inspired by the flavours of the Caribbean\, and elevated by his classically-trained French culinary technique.\n—– \nSaheena #vegan #GF\nThese crispy kale fritters are a take on the famous traditional Trinidadian street food commonly made with taro leaves. Seasoned kale is mixed in a savoury\,  yellow split pea & chickpea flour batter. Served with a Chefwar’s signature homemade Tamarind hot sauce. \nOxtail Pepperpot\nTraditional Guyanese pepperpot is usually reserved for special occasions because it take so long to cook\, and so is often eaten during the Christmas holiday season in Guyana. A long\, slow\, flavourful braise\, it is notable for its use of casareep (cassava molasses)\, a thick black sauce made from cassava root and local spices like cinnamon and cloves. In addition to adding a unique sweetness and rich\, dark colour\, it is considered to have tonic and antiseptic properties\, and also acts as a preservative. \nEshwar’s features oxtail\, slowly braised until meltingly tender and unctuous\, infused with garlic\, thyme\, Chef’s secret spices and touch of scotch bonnet pepper. Served with classic Caribbean rice & peas: black eye peas & long-grain rice cooked with coconut milk\, and colourful medley seasonal of steamed seasonal vegetables tossed in shallot & thyme butter. \n-or- \nCurry Eddoe & Eggplant #vegan #GF\nThe legacy of over a century of emigrant\, and often indentured\, Indian workers have made the spices and dishes of the subcontinent an integral part of the fabric of many Caribbean cultures. This vegetarian dish emerges from that tradition\, and showcases Chef Eshwar’s homemade garam masala spice blend. Eddoe (a root vegetable related to Taro root) and eggplant are braised in a coconut curry gravy\, with a hint of sweetness complimented by the warm spices. Served with a golden turmeric rice pilaf studded with carrots & red peppers\, homemade roasted garlic & herb naan\, and a colourful medley of steamed seasonal vegetables tossed with shallots & thyme. \nGuyanese Coconut Buns\nLanding somewhere in texture between tea biscuit and cookie\, this humble dessert is based on traditional ingredients\, such as freshly grated coconut and raisins\, but elevated with dark rum\, crystallized ginger\, and a blend of five spices.\n—– \nBeef\, Vegetarian or 1/2+1/2\nGuyanese Dinner — $48 for 2  •  $90 for 4 \nBONUS: Chefwars’ signature hot sauces and spice blends\nHot Sauces: Mango\, Tamarind\, or Triple Blend  |  5oz | $8\nSpice Blends: Jerk Rub\, Garam Masala\, or Tagine Blend  |  60g | $8 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30pm\n\nEshwar Sarwan is the grandson of the indentured labourers brought to Guyana from India. At the young age of eleven\, he migrated with his parents and six of his eight siblings to Canada. From a very young age\, Eshwar and his siblings worked alongside his mom whose food entrepreneur business that would support their family. By the time he graduated from high school\, it was apparent that a love of food was part of his DNA. \nAfter a successful career in Business Accounting\, Eshwar returned to his passion for food and secured his Chef’s papers from George Brown. His tenacity in the kitchen earned him the nickname “Chefwar”\, which became the name of his new catering enterprise and growing brand of hot sauces\, condiments\, and spice blends. Chefwar’s Kitchen features Caribbean-inspired flavours\, where Guyanese home cooking meets classical French techniques; all infused with an abiding passion for food. Discover his products and services chefwarskitchen.com or follow on FB & IG @chefwarskitchen. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-guyanese-oxtail-pepperpot-by-eshwar-sarwan-2/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210515T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T122057Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Mushrooms by Hajar Jamaleddine
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE May 18\, 10pm\nPick up on WED May 19\, 6-7:30pm\nMoroccan food is complex and layered\, influenced by centuries of interactions and exchanges with other cultures and nations; a mix of Berber\, Arabic\, Andalusian\, and Mediterranean cuisines melded with European and sub-Saharan influences.\nOne of the quintessential Moroccan dishes is the tagine\, a family of fragrant spiced stews traditionally prepared in the unique earthenware cooking vessel of the same name. For Hajar Jamaleddine\, the spices and aromas of a classic tagine is a connection to her family and culture that she is excited to share everywhere she travels.\n—– \nZa’alouk\nA richly flavoured Moroccan mezze (appetizer/side dish) made from a base of roasted eggplants and tomatoes\, seasoned with garlic\, cilantro\, olives\, preserved lemon\, and spices. \nChicken Tagine with Mushrooms\nThere are as many kinds of tagine as there are Moroccan cooks – each region\, each family\, each cook contributing their own unique combination of ingredients and flavours. Exquisite Moroccan saffron and turmeric give this chicken tagine a rich fragrance and beautiful golden color. Mushrooms add an earthy richness\, tomatoes sweetness and acidity\, mixing with the garlic\, cumin\, paprika\, and a touch of heat into a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.\nAlso available #vegetarian: zucchini\, carrots and potato tagine in a spiced tomato\, garlic and olive broth. \nServed with roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic\, Dijon mustard\, salt\, pepper\, olive oil and butter — a hint of French influence that has become part of Morocco’s history and culture. \nOrange Basbousa\nA distinct version of the popular Middle Eastern semolina cake infused with aroma of oranges.\n—– \nBONUS: Hajar has brought in a selection of authentic Moroccan culinary products for purchase at this event! \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nMoroccan Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \n⬇️ ORDER BELOW ⬇️\n\n\nHajar Jamaleddine is the manager of Moroccan Way\, a new startup aimed at bringing the best of Moroccan handmade products to Canada. She’s a food lover and passionate cook who loves to share her know-how with others — because food speaks all languages. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-moroccan-chicken-tagine-with-mushrooms-by-hajar-jamaleddine/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210514T161758Z
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SUMMARY:Don Chingón Mexican Brunch SOFT LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:SNEAK PREVIEW ‘SOFT LAUNCH’ MAY 15-16!\nIntroducing Don Chingón Cocina Mexicana\nA new Mexican brunch residency at The Depanneur\nTwo veteran professional chefs bring you the magic trinity of Mexican comfort food — Tacos\, Tortas\, & Tamales — with a TO brunch twist. \nAaron Okada\, a talented local chef with nearly 15 years in some of Toronto’s top kitchens\, has joined forces with Oskar Diaz from Tampico\, Mexico (where he ran several restaurants\, and his mom ran a tamale business with over 35 flavours of tamales!) to create Don Chingon\, an exciting new Mexican weekend brunch concept starting Saturday & Sunday May 15-16 at The Depanneur.. \nA trio of pre-orderable Brunch Boxes for 2 or 4 people will complement a walk-up menu of Tacos\, Tortas\, and Tamales\, along with a selection of authentic Mexican snacks\, drinks\, and their signature Huasteca Hot Sauce. \n\nPre-Order Brunch Boxes\nPre-Order by FRIDAY 10pm — Pick Up SUNDAY 10:30am-2:30pm\nPRE-ORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED — VISIT THE WALK-UP WINDOW SAT OR SUN \n\nWALK-UP MENU\nSAT & SUN 10am-3pm | Debit\, CC or Apple Pay | NO CASH \n\nTORTAS | $12\nBreakfast | Chorizo patty\, candied ancho bacon\, fried egg\, avocado\, queso\, pickled red onion\, lettuce\, chipotle mayo\, pickled jalapeño\, cilantro. \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Cauliflower ‘chorizo’\, fried egg\, avocado\, pickled red onion\, lettuce\, chipotle mayo\, pickled jalapeño\, cilantro. \nRanchero (v) | Fried egg\, ranchero salsa\, refrito beans\, avocado\, queso cotija\, cilantro\, red onion. vg \nAhogada | Pork belly carnitas\, red onion\, refrito beans\, chipotle mayo\, queso fresco\, pickled jalapeño. “drowned” (ahogada) in tomato-chile sauce. Messy! \nTinga | Chicken tinga\, pickled red onion\, salsa rojo\, chipotle mayo\, queso cotija\, cilantro. \nTAMALES | $6\nPicadillo | Spiced ground beef \nPollo Verde | Chicken & green tomatillo salsa \nRojo | Pork & red ancho salsa \nRajas (v) | Poblano & cheese \nPiña (v) | Sweet pineapple & coconut \nTACOS | $4\nBreakfast | Chorizo\, egg\, bacon & queso \nVegetarian Breakfast (v) | Beans\, egg & queso \nPollo Tinga | Pulled chicken with smoky chipotle\, onions & tomato \nCarnitas | Pulled\, slow-cooked confit pork belly \nCauliflower Chorizo (v) | Cauliflower with chorizo spices \nWALK-UP COMBO | $15\n1 TORTA -or- 2 TAMALES -or- 3 TACOS\n+ pan dulce + coffee or agua fresca \nSNACKS\nGuacamole & Totopos  | Avocado dip w/ homemade tortilla chips | $8\nSalsa & Totopos | Tomato & chile salsa w/ homemade tortilla chips | $6\nElotes | Mexican street-style corn salad | $6 \nDULCES\nPan Dulce | “Concha” Mexican sweet pastry | $2\nFrutas con Tajin | Mexican street-style fruit salad w/ chile-lime sprinkle | $5 \nBEBIDAS\nCafé de Olla | Mexican coffee w/ a hint of cinnamon\, clove & anise | $2\nAgua Fresca | Freshly made: cucumber & lime -or- pineapple & mint | $3\nJarritos | Mexican sodas; various flavours | $3\nAtole | Creamy hot Mexican beverage; flavour of the week | $3 \nBOTTLED CONDIMENTS\nLOJA Huasteca hot sauce | $9\nLOJA  Piri Piri hot sauce | $9\nLOJA Miso Chili sauce | $6 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/don-chingon-mexican-brunch-soft-launch/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151441
CREATED:20210508T145631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T011851Z
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Taste of Yemen by Najib Nasr
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU May 13\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI May 14\, 6-7:30pm\nYemen\, tucked away at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula\, has been a trading state for thousands of years. With thousands of kilometres of coastline along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden opening out in to the Arabian Sea and then the Indian Ocean\, it has been at the crossroads of crucial trading routes between the East and West. Many empires — Sabaean\, Arab\, Ethiopian\, Jewish\, Ottoman and British — have all left their mark. The modern Republic of Yemen\, the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic and the British protectorate of South Yemen\, is barely 30 years old\, but the culture and cuisine go back centuries. The food shares many characteristics with other Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures\, as well as Persian\, Turkish and Indian influences\, but is notable for its piquant spiciness and delicious\, homemade breads. Tonight Toronto Chef Najib Nasr\, inspired and encouraged by his friend Frishta (herself a Depanneur veteran)\, steps into The Dep kitchen to share some of these hard-to-find dishes.\n—– \nYemeni Shorba\nA hearty lentil soup with lots of capsicum peppers and caramelized onions\, richly spiced with Yemeni baharat (an Arabic 7-spice mixture) with notes of cinnamon and cardamom\, finished with fresh thyme. \nChicken Mandi\nMandi most traditionally refers to slow cooking meat\, most often whole lamb\, with rice and spices in a clay oven buried in the ground. This adaptation uses the distinctive Yemeni spice blend\, together with chicken and basmati rice which are baked together gently for several hours\, infusing everything with a rich aroma. The result is topped with caramelized onions and served with sahaweq\, thick\, spicy tomato-based hot sauce with mint\, caraway\, garlic\, olive oil and lots of cilantro.\n-or-\nFasulya\nAnother famous Yemeni dish\, a spicy cousin of Levantine foul\, it is made up of fava and kidney beans\, stewed with tomatoes\, cilantro and green chiles\, lightly mashed together and served with khobz al tawa\, a homemade buttery\, griddled flatbread seasoned with caraway seeds\, perfect for scooping up the rich beans. \nBoth dishes come with salata tahini\, a creamy salad of cucumber\, tomato\, red onion and green chili in a yogurt and tahini sauce. \nAreeka\nA traditional Yemeni dessert\, areeka is a thick pudding of mashed dates and crumbled bread that has been enriched with cream\, condensed milk\, and warm spices\, and topped with a drizzle of honey and a scattering of cashews.\n—– \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nYemeni Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \nThis event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support. \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nNajib Nasr is born and raised in Yemen\,\, and works as a full time chef at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Toronto. As much as he enjoys cooking\, discovering and creating new recipes\, his biggest inspiration is his mother whose recipes he loves to recreate. Najib is always excited to share authentic food from Yemen with his friends\, and now with The Depanneur. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-taste-of-yemen-by-najib-nasr/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210512T180000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Arroz con Pollo Panameño by Rossy Earle
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE May 11\, 10pm\nPick up on WED May 12\, 6-7:30pm\nAt the crossroads of Latin American and Caribbean culture\, Panama’s cuisine is a both familiar yet distinctive. So too is this personal menu by Chef Rossy Earle\, a reflection of her Panamanian roots planted in Canadian soil. Tonight she shares a few dishes inspired by her favourites growing up\, presented with the skill and consideration of a contemporary professional chef and food stylist. \n“When I feel nostalgic about Panama\, these are some of the things that I like to make. The smells coming from my kitchen and the flavours make me immediately think of home.” \n—– \nCeviche de Mariscos\nCitrus & ale marinated fish and shellfish with onions\, garlic\, chilies\, parsley\, cilantro. Traditionally served in Panamá with soda crackers\nAlso available #vegetarian: Ceviche de Palmito & Coliflor (Hearts of Palm & Cauliflower Ceviche) \nArroz con Pollo\nThis traditional Panamanian chicken & rice gets its beautiful golden colour from the addition of achiote (annatto) to the sofrito base that the chicken is braised in. Tender rice\, tomatoes\, peppers\, sweet peas\, green olives and culantro round up the dish.\nAlso available #vegetarian: Arroz “Sin Pollo” pero con Más Vegetales (Rice without chicken but with more vegetables!) \nQuesillo de Mango Mousse\nIt’s mango season! This is a light and airy version of a Latin American-style cheese cake flan. But instead of being baked\, it’s whipped to mousse-like perfection and served on a brown butter Maria cookie crust and topped with mango caramel sauce.\n—– \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nPanameño Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \nBONUS: Rossy’s Supicucú Diablo’s Fuego Hot Sauce  | 250ml $12\nChunky\, smokey\, garlicky and full of herbs and chilies\, this sauce is not just about heat but also about flavour\n—- \nThis event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for supporting this event. \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30\nBorn and raised in Panama\, Rossy Earle prides herself in infusing Latin American flavours into whatever she creates\, making it her goal to bring some of her roots into Canadian food culture. Currently working as a freelance chef\, recipe developer and food stylist in Toronto\, she also has a line of hot sauces including the smoky Diablo’s Fuego hot sauce and it’s seasonal and sweeter — but not less spicy — sister sauce Diabla’s Kiss. On Instagram at @pancancooks
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-arroz-con-pollo-panameno-by-rossy-earle/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210509T150000
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SUMMARY:POP-UP: Mother's Day Brunch by Eats By Betty
DESCRIPTION:An exquisite collection of Taiwanese-fusion inspired dishes curated for especially for Mother’s Day by friends and culinary collaborators Betty Chia (Eats by Betty)\, Neil Villasenor & Cindy Fung (Preserve Indulgence\, Caviar Citizen). Combining night-market adventures with comfort food memories and a touch of fine dining flair\, this exciting menu showcases the craft and creativity of these accomplished chefs. \nPre-Order Online by 10pm\, FRI May 7  •  Pickup SUN May 9\, 10am-3pm\nDumps For Ma’  |  $21\nGangs of 10 Dumplings + 1 oz Chili Money sauce\nPork & Shiitake –or– Truffle Chicken\n[frozen] \nChive Box  |  $48 for 2 • $90 for 4\nMandarin orange spinach salad w/ goat cheese\, pickled onions & grapefruit blush dressing\n8-in Yellow chive and mushroom quiche\nKukki matcha Oreo cookies (2) \nShao Bing Set  |  $48 for 2 • $90 for 4\n3-egg Chinese chive omelette w/ pork floss & herbed cabbage slaw\nSesame pocket stuffed w/ 5-spice braised pork belly\, bacon jam\, garlic aioli\, nuoc mam (2)\nKukki matcha Oreo cookies (2) \nBao Wow Set  |  $48 for 2 • $90 for 4\nChinese crueller & pork floss wrapped in scallion pancake\nCold black sesame soy milk (2)\nBeef rendang baos topped w/ crispy shallot\, pickled onion\, cilantro\, cucumber\, folded egg (2)\nRed bean waffle\, fruit topping\, coconut vanilla cream \nDaydream Drinks  |  $5  |  Canada’s first Sparkling Water infused with hemp extracts and adaptogens\nHamona Coconut  |  $5  |  Ready-to-drink young coconut in the shell \n➡️ ORDER HERE ⬅️\n\nWhether studying cuisine in in Switzerland\, cheffing in fine dinning kitchens or hosting secret pop-up supper clubs\, Chef Betty Chia has always had an insatiable curiosity for the unique foods of the world. After a stint as Head Chef at Origin\, she partnered with long-time friends & collaborators Chef Cindy Fung & Neil Villasenor to explore innovative new lifestyle\, event\, and hospitality brands like Preserve Indulgence\, Pray Tell Bar and Sixteen Ounce Prepared Meals\, under the banner of Caviar Citizen Inc.\n@eatsbybetty @preserveindulge @caviarcitizen @praytellbar @sixteenoz_ \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/mothers-day-brunch-pop-up-by-eats-by-betty/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brunch,Pop Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210507T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK UP DINNER: Crouching Tiger Mom\, Hidden Drag Queen by Greg Couillard
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU May 6\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI May 7\, 6-7:30pm\nThe opportunity to work with Chef Greg Couillard has been one of the tastiest rewards of The Depanneur; his distinctive\, personal style of international fusion is somehow both immediately recognizable and completely unique. Greg’s deft hand with spices\, colours and textures elevates every dish he touches\, and the breadth and depth of his knowledge combines influences and ingredients in always surprising and innovative ways. Tonight he travels across China\, Japan and South East Asia for a spectacular pan-Asian feast just in time for Mother’s Day.\n—— \nHey Miki\, You’re So Fine\nA cool dish of miki noodles (fresh\, thick\, yellow egg noodles) tossed with snake beans (think extra-long green beans)\, spiced up with a Hunan-style black bean chili sauce\, and cooled down with a sesame creamy dressing. \nSo Sui Me\nPork tenderloin char sui (Chinese-style BBQ pork)\, in a honey-sweet\, five-spice glaze served with baby gai lan (Chinese broccoli) in garlic sauce\, over oyster mushroom brown fried rice.\nAvailable #vegetarian with smoked tofu char sui \nUncle David’s Japanese-style Cheesecake\nLight yet decadent mango jackfruit cheese cake squares.\n—— \nPork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nTiger Mom Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \nBONUS: Greg’s 5-Spice Ginger Plum Chutney | 8oz jar | $9\nIf you have every tried Greg’s incredible chutneys\, you’ll know why they call him The Spicemeister. One of the tastiest things you’ll put in your mouth all year\, and a perfect Mother’s Day gift for any Red Hot Mama on your list. \nThis event is SOLD OUT!\nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS 6-7:30PM\nChef Greg Couillard has forged a life-long reputation as a fearless culinary innovator\, a kind of super-collider of food ideas\, smashing them together with incredible force\, producing novel and exotic new dishes for a few lucky diners to marvel at. After more than 5 decades in the kitchen\, it would not be hyperbole to suggest that he is one of the most influential chefs in Toronto’s culinary history. Through groundbreaking restaurants like The Parrot\, Stelle\, Avec\, Sarkis\, The Spice Room and many others\, his prescient embrace of this city’s multicultural flavours and ingredients revolutionized fine dining in Toronto\, and foreshadowed the eclectic\, international menus many now take for granted. Chef Greg’s latest project includes a new line of hot sauces called No Refund — Too Hot? Too Bad! \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-crouching-tiger-mom-hidden-drag-queen-by-greg-couillard/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210505T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Syrian Dinner by Rahaf Alakbani
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until TUE May 4\, 10pm\nPick up on WED May 5\, 6-7:30pm\nIn early 2016\, The Dep extended an invitation to Rahaf Alkabani\, and her partner Esmaeel\, to bring a group of newly-arrived Syrian women to our kitchen to make and share some familiar food. From this small gesture of hospitality would evolve Newcomer Kitchen and the beginning of a delicious\, 3-year journey into the world of Syrian cuisine. Many things may have changed since then — Newcomer Kitchen has left The Dep to become its own non-profit organization\, Rahaf and Esmaeel have embarked on an even bigger adventure\, becoming parents to two beautiful children — but the food remains as delicious as ever. I’m delighted to invite Rahaf back to our kitchen for a dinner full of authentic Syrian flavours and warm memories.\n—– \nBaba Ganouj\nOne of the most famous and popular Middle Eastern mezze\, this is a smoky eggplant dip with yogurt\, tahini & garlic. The Syrian version is beautifully garnished with pomegranate molasses\, pomegranate seeds\, walnuts and parsley\, and served with fresh pita bread. \nBurgul Behommos \nBurgul (aka bulgur wheat)\, is a dried cracked wheat that is an ancient staple in the Middle East. It is made from whole grain durum wheat that has been coarsely ground\, soaked\, steamed and dried (similar to ‘converted’ rice)\, a process that enhances its shelf life and nutritional profile. Burgul behommos is very old dish in Syria\, especially in the city of Lattakia where it is often made for family gatherings and celebrations. Chicken and chickpeas are boiled with pearl onions and spices and set aside. The burgul is cooked in the rich chicken broth\, before being re-combined with the chickpeas and topped with the deboned chicken and butter-fried almonds.  \nAlso available #vegetarian\, with sautéed mushrooms\, spinach and a generous portion of chickpeas. \nServed with khyar belaban\, a cool and refreshing salad of cucumbers with yogurt\, garlic and mint. \nBasbousa \nA golden\, semolina-based cake that is soaked in an orange-blossom scented sugar syrup; the addition of yogurt and grated coconut gives it a rich\, macaroon-like quality.\n—– \nChicken\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nSyrian Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30PM\nRahaf Alakbani is from from Sweida City in Southern Syria. Prior to her arrival in Canada in 2016 with her husband Esmaeel Aboufakher\, they worked with various international organizations in Syria and Turkey as social workers and refugee advocates. A talented musician\, Rahaf helped establish CultureLink’s Nai Syrian Children’s Choir\, and is currently the founder and director of the Haneen Women Choir. In addition to her work for the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture\, Rahaf has also worked as a translator and interpreter for research studies about food and integration among refugees. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-syrian-dinner-by-rahaf-alakbani/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210503T200000
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS (ZOOM): Sauerkraut & Fermented Veggies by Cheryl Paswater
DESCRIPTION:Register by SAT May 1\nFermentation has been used for millennia to preserve fresh vegetables while enhancing the flavours and nutritional profile. Naturally fermented foods use salt (or a culture starter in some cases) to create a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Through the process known as process lacto-fermentation\, these probiotic bacteria naturally preserve the ferments and provide the familiar sour taste of sauerkraut and sour pickles. These living cultures enhance the nutritional profile of the ingredients while retaining vitamins and digestive enzymes since no heat or vinegar is used. A diet rich in probiotic fermented foods contributes to good digestion\, gut health and a robust microbiome\, which in turn supports our immune system and well being. In this fun online course\, Cheryl Paswater of Contraband Ferments\, will walk you through the basic science behind fermenting vegetables: from sauerkraut to beets\, carrots\, corn and more! Participants will gain an understanding of the important do’s and don’ts of fermenting\, along with copies of the recipes\, and a solid foundation in safe preserving practices. \nMonday\, May 3 |  6:30-8:00pm\n$45 + HST per person/device \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BELOW\nup to 48hr prior to the class \nA full list of ingredients and equipment will be sent to you upon registration. \n\nCheryl Paswater is the Chief Fermentationist and CEO of Contraband Ferments as well as a educator\, artist\, and writer. She has guest co-hosted on the radio show “Fuhmentaboudit!” (on Heritage Food Radio Network)\, co-organizes the NYC Fermentation Festival\, and is a organizer of the NYC Ferments Meetup. She is a contributing writer for Edible Magazine as well as a contributor to the new book “Miso\, Tempeh\, Natto” and is currently working on her first book on fermentation due out sometime in the near/not-so-near future. You can find her teaching workshops and at festivals both regionally and internationally. She lives in Brooklyn\, NY with her partner\, cat named Koji (which means “moldy rice”) and all of her cultures as pets (aka: bacteria\, yeast\, and mold). \n\n\nWant to know more about our online classes? Check out our FAQs\nAny questions regarding class content\, recipes or ingredients should be sent directly to Cheryl at info@contrabandferments.com \nAny questions regarding your ticket purchase\, please contact events@thedepanneur.ca
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-zoom-sauerkraut-fermented-veggies-by-cheryl-paswater/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210430T193000
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SUMMARY:PICK-UP DINNER: Almost Romanian by Raluca Cojocariu
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order online until THU Apr 29\, 10pm\nPick up on FRI Apr 30\, 6-7:30pm\nRomanian cuisine\, like Romania itself\, is a combination of influences: Balkan\, Ottoman\, Austro-Hungarian all layered on top of a history stretching back to the Roman Empire from which it gets its name. Romanian emigre Raluca Cojocariu has pursued many diverse culinary interests\, personally and professionally\, but this menu is inspired by family and friends’ recipes; a personal collection of edible memories. But\, just like memories\, they have been shaped with a few personal twists here and there.\n—– \nMini Pie Duo: Leek & Feta and Sauerkraut & Dill\nLeeks are popular in traditional Romanian cooking\, eaten raw with salt and cured pork belly\, used in soups\, pies and stews. Sauerkraut pies (Varzari) are often prepared for Lent with the last of the homemade fermented cabbage. \nParjoale\nOversized\, juicy meatballs (more like chubby patties or torpedos)\, made with a mix of ground beef and pork\, carrots\, garlic\, onion and lots of fresh herbs\, and rolled in coarse corn grits before frying for a little extra crunch.\nAlso available #vegetarian: zucchini and cheese patties. \nServed with bulz\, a mamaliga (yellow corn polenta) cake cooked with milk and crumbled feta\, crisped in the oven and finished with a quail egg on top; plus smashed baked potatoes with butter and chopped parsley\, and sour cream\, garlic and parsley sauce on the side. \nTomato Juice Cake\nAn unusual dish with a mysterious history — and no\, it does not taste like tomatoes! Campbell’s lays claim to 2 versions that use its Cream of Tomato soup; a steamed Christmas pudding version from the 20’s and frosted cake that become popular in the 60’s. The acidity of the tomatoes helps activate the rising agents\, and give the cake an attractive russet color. It’s uncertain if these promotional recipes influenced this particular cake\, but the premise has come to be adopted as a component of this Romanian dessert. Layers of cake are interleaved with a lemony semolina (cream of wheat) custard and thick stripe of sour plum jam through the centre\, and the whole thing sets overnight. \nBeef & Pork\, Vegetarian\, or 1/2+1/2\nRomanian Dinner — $48 for 2 • $90 for 4 \nORDERING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PICKUP IS FRI 6-7:30PM\nRaluca Cojocariu is a chef and food entrepreneur. She travels to eat and learn new recipes. She loves farmer markets\, food stories and new ingredients. She completed her chef training at George Brown College and her most recent work experience includes the Distillery Events kitchen and her own catering project\, Aracataca.TO. \n\n 
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/pick-up-dinner-almost-romanian-by-raluca-cojocariu/
LOCATION:1033 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, m6k 2b5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Dinner
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