Join local food maverick Joshna Maharaj for an discussion about about how we understand our cultural identities through food. The pursuit of "authenticity" in food is elusive at best, divisive at worst, and ultimately more of a myth than perhaps we're willing to admit. What makes a dish "authentic"? The ethnicity of the cook? The […]
MENU — September 8 ------ Bulgur Bandoura برغل ببندورة The perfect dish for the height of local tomato season! Bulgur, whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried and then cracked is one of the very nutritious staple grains in Syrian cuisine. It comes in a range of colours, from pale yellow to dark brown, and grinds, from […]
The Dep is very excited to kick off its fall season with the vibrant, tropical flavours of Chef Greg Couillard‘s South Indian-inspired fusion menu. Prepare to be dazzled by a colourful and exciting display of complex and exotic spices, prepared by one of Toronto's pre-eminent culinary icons. ----- Goan Chicken Curry Tender chicken in a […]
The Dep is very excited to kick off its fall season with the vibrant, tropical flavours of Chef Greg Couillard‘s South Indian-inspired fusion menu. Prepare to be dazzled by a colourful and exciting display of complex and exotic spices, prepared by one of Toronto's pre-eminent culinary icons. ----- Multi-culti Mulligatawny Classic Couillard, a playful and […]
2nd Night Added — Tuesday, Sept. 13 Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join veteran professional Chef Michael Kirkwood for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, shopping for a decent knife, as […]
2nd Night Added! Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join veteran professional Chef Michael Kirkwood for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, shopping for a decent knife, as well as knife care […]
MENU — September 15 Eid Mubarak everyone! September 12 was Eid Ul-Adha, a major Muslim holiday celebrating the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (aka Abraham to Jews and Christians), and the test of his faith that involved the near sacrifice of his son. This holiday is often marked with the sacrifice of an animal such as a sheep or […]
Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) with Paola Solorzano and Adriana Rubio from Santo Pecado Mexican Catering as they prepare this holiday's most famous dish: Chiles en Nogada Crafted by the Santa Monica nuns way back in mid 18th century, this dish evokes the patriotic fervor of Mexicans for many reasons; it is said […]
Join Michael Dal Maso for an evening of communal fine dining as he put his 10+ years in professional kitchens to work on an elegant 6-course seasonal tasting menu that fuses rustic Italian flavours with French techniques, Canadian ingredients and more than a few unique twists. This meal takes its whimsical inspiration of Il Ladro […]
Join Chef and Culinary Nutritionist Sandra Bruton for a fun, hands-on introduction to easy, contemporary Thai-inspired dishes. You'll discover secrets to fragrant Southeast Asian flavours through a trio of quick, healthy dishes. Thai Peanut Pork & Chive Dumplings with Chili Date Sauce Making dumplings seems like a long tedious task, but when you use the […]
