Culinary wunderkind Chef Luke Hayes-Alexander has been cooking professionally since he was 15, much of that time spent making multi-course tasting menus at his critically-acclaimed restaurant, Luke's Gastronomy in Kingston. He's now taken his show on the road and can be found innovating in kitchens, pop-ups and supper clubs across Toronto and abroad. This menu, […]
Not many people know that on St. Patrick's day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios or St. Patricks Brigade, Irish soldiers who died fighting for Mexico in the Mexican American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of this fun, hands-on workshop with Chef Paola Solorzano, a knowledgeable […]
The Irish have been making stew since the Bronze Age, when cauldrons made stewing a popular cooking method. With the introduction of potatoes in the 16th century, the key components for classic Irish stew came together. While most often made with mutton (sheep over 2 yrs old) — unfortunately very hard to find in Toronto […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman St. Paddy's Day fun, Emily Z style! Gardener's Pie - the vegan's answer to the classic Irish Shepherd's Pie - is a rich, savoury stew of lentils, shiitakes, collards & carrots topped with potato-celery root mash and baked to a golden crust, served with creamed spinach and […]
March Pop Up Showcase: Chef Daniel Holloway of Urban Acorn Catering Chef Daniel's theme for his month in the Dep's showcase is “My Lucky Charms” — each week will feature a different key ingredient he draws inspiration from. Dishes will be flexitarian, with meat and vegan options, and a $20 prix-fixe menu Lucky Charm - […]
WARNING: perverse innuendo triggers Hot, melting Prima Donna Gouda and aged Cheddar cheeses, oozing between grilled, buttery sourdough bread, slathered with creamy homemade corn guacamole, slapped and pinched by pickled hot banana peppers and stuffed with your choice of grilled chicken or maple bacon. I want this in my mouth and dribbling down my chin. […]
Chef Taka Kuroki trained in French cuisine and spent a decade as the sous chef at Le Poutriere, a prestigious French restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan where he specialized in classic lobster dishes. Recently Chef Taka moved to Toronto to expand his culinary horizons, and while working in various Japanese establishments has been rewarding, he still […]
NEW! Street Food Sunday Pop Up - March 23 & 30 Mauritius, a small island nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a melting pot of global cultures and traditions. Its long history has seen people from many different parts of the world migrating to the island, each contributing new ingredients and techniques. The result is […]
Thai cuisine features some of the world's most fragrant, spicy and complex flavours. Some of it's best-loved dishes are those made with Thai Red Curry (Kaeng Phet), a flavourful paste often combined with coconut milk to make a rich sauce for meats and vegetables. But store-bought, ready-made curry pastes don't do justice to the full […]
An old personal favourite, this dish braises meaty seared chicken thighs in a tangy balsamic vinegar reduction with sweet tomatoes and earthy Swiss chard for a complex and balanced dish. Served with soft, buttery polenta studded with sweet fresh corn. $12 (tax-in) Vegan option available with portobello mushrooms Gluten free As always, fresh Afoodgypsy soup […]
