LUNCH & LEARN: Intro to Plant Based Cooking with Chef Doris Fin
Toronto is situated in a rich and abundant agricultural region providing us with plentiful, fresh, and local ingredients to inspire and savour. With the change of each season we find a bounty of colours and new flavours and Chef Doris Fin's fun, hands-on class shows you how to transform these gifts into a delicious, seasonal, […]
COOKING CLASS: Intro to French Mother Sauces by Chantal Vechambre
SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added Tuesday, Mar 26 At the heart of French cooking are the "Mother Sauces"; a series of fundamental culinary building blocks upon which countless variations and dishes are based. In this fun, hands-on workshop, French Chef Chantal Vechambre will introduce the key techniques behind several of these versatile sauces, an invaluable […]
COOKING CLASS: Intro to French Mother Sauces by Chantal Vechambre (2)
At the heart of French cooking are the "Mother Sauces"; a series of fundamental culinary building blocks upon which countless variations and dishes are based. In this fun, hands-on workshop, French Chef Chantal Vechambre will introduce the key techniques behind several of these versatile sauces, an invaluable foundation for anyone interested in exploring true French […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Tibetan Momos by Tsewang Chodon
It’s hardly surprising the Tibet’s cold, windy plateau has evolved a hearty, warming cuisine perfect for winter weather. Join Tsewang Chodon of TC’s Tibetan Momo, for a taste of traditional Tibetan fare, all made with local, organic ingredients sourced directly from the Ontario farmers they work alongside at several of Toronto’s farmers’ markets. Tibetan Lentil […]
LUNCH & LEARN: Knife Skills with Sonya Gammal
Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join Chef Sonya Gammal for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, as well as knife safety, storage and maintenance including sharpening and honing. In addition to […]
MASTER CLASS: Spring Kimchi by Chef Sang Kim
Kimchi is an incredibly healthy and delicious category of Korean fermented vegetables that goes far beyond the familiar Baechu-kimchi (배추김치), the spicy napa cabbage kimchi found at Korean restaurants. There are scores of seasonal and regional variations that offer a unique glimpse into a rich and complex Korean culinary tradition. After a long winter, early spring […]
SUPPER CLUB: Holy Molé by Chef Greg Couillard
El Retorno de Goyo Garcia Alvarez de los Alsos de Jalisco The Dep is thrilled to welcome Chef Greg Couillard back to The Dep for his 8th season. Chef Greg Couillard is well known for his lifelong fascination with bold flavours and spices; his iconoclastic palate and sensibility transformed the then-conservative world of “fine” dining […]
COOKING CLASS: Marmalade & Grapefruit Supremes by Camilla Wynne
Join master preserver Camilla Wynne of Preservation Society for this fun, hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn how to bring a little sunshine into your life by transforming citrus fruits into gorgeous, shelf-stable preserves. This class covers all the basics of water bath canning, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization to basic microbiology. You will […]
TABLE TALK: Joshna Maharaj on Take Back The Tray
Join local food maverick Joshna Maharaj for a lively discussion about Take Back the Tray, a movement to reconnect food with health, wellness, education, and rehabilitation in public institutions around the globe. And it's a story about how a chef took on the challenge of showing how we can create better food — and better […]