With several prestigious awards under his belt, and a brief stint as chef de cuisine at The Chase, Chef Dave Mottershall made big waves in the TO culinary scene with his recent Loka Snacks pop-up at Leslieville's Hi-Lo bar in September. Rooted in a farm-to-table, nose-to-tail ethos, and a deep love for quality meats — […]
Last-minute surprise workshop! With acclaimed Chef Greg Couillard preparing to leave for another over-wintering on the sunny beaches of Mexico, his Toronto fans were resigning themselves to another couple of months without a chance to try his inimitable food. But with a last-minute opening in The Dep calendar, Chef Greg has jumped in with one […]
There are few soups with as much going on as Chinese Hot & Sour Soup. Although there are countless local variations, the most famous are from Beijing and Sichuan, and are notable for their complex combination of flavours and textures. I will be making a Sichuanese-inspired version, packed with slivers of pork, several types of […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Don't you Remember, The Fifth of November, 'Twas Gunpowder Treason Day, I let off my gun, And made'em all run. And Stole all their Bonfire away. (1742) Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is a British tradition with a long and fascinating history. It begins […]
November Pop-UP Showcase: Paola Solorzano & Adriana Pelayo Rubio of Santo Pecado Mexican Catering Mexico might be famous for its tacos, but its tortas — generously filled sandwiches that come on soft buns (bolillos) — are an equally important and delicious part of Mexican culinary culture. And like so much of Mexican cuisine, there are […]
The Depanneur is proud to be taking part in 40 Homes for Dinner, a unique fundraising event lead by Homes First to help combat homelessness in Toronto. 40 Homes for Dinner is an event like no other in Toronto. Guests take a chance and buy tickets to a dinner without knowing who their host is […]
Israeli-born, London-based Chef Yottam Ottolenghi, together with Palestinian Chef Sami Tamimi, have been leading a quiet, delicious food revolution since opening their first spaces in 2002. They have transformed their personal take on fresh, authentic Middle-Eastern flavours, colourful vegetable dishes and exotic spices into an influential chain of restaurants and series of award-winning cookbooks (Jerusalem, […]
Onigiri or musubi, are the Japanese answer to the sandwich. These balls of unseasoned rice have aristocratic beginnings, much like the sandwich, and similarly have evolved into a casual and convenient food that anyone can make at home. The novel about a scandalous playboy, The Tale of Genji, written by Lady Murasaki-Shikibu in Japan during […]
Guest Chef Jacob Saphra will be filling in for Len tonight, who will back next week. The traditional British roast dinner is usually served on Sunday’s after mass and is the quintessence of British pub fare. Across the British Isles, pubs and restaurants battle for boasting rights as to who serves the best roast, and […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman The thick ribbons of Tagliatelle are a wonderful complement to fall flavours and rich sauces. Emily’s features white wine with roasted delicata squash, almonds, and red kale, served alongside a sweet and spicy fall salad of micro greens, sprouts, watermelon radishes and pomegranate seeds. $12 (tax-in) #vegan […]
