Mauritius, a small island paradise nestled in the Indian Ocean, was once known for being the sole habitat of the late Dodo bird, who now lives on as part of their coat of arms. A melting pot of global cultures and traditions, its long history has seen people from different parts of the world migrating […]
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" — Isaac Newton For this very special dinner, three professional cooks pay homage to the creativity and talent of the great chefs that inspired them. James Vigil, Neal Hughes and Christina Izquierdo all met at Buonanotte in Toronto. Each picked their […]
Famously delicious, the "Mediterranean Diet", rich in olive oil, vegetables and seafood is also one of the healthiest — the region has some of the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Join caterer, author and host Peter Minaki of Kalofagas for a delicious, hands-on introduction to […]
Goodbye Polar Vortex. Hello hot, gooey, melty cheese. Crispy flour tortillas folded over a tasty mix of black beans, roasted sweet potato and corn tossed in Mexican spices, with lots of melted cheese and your choice of crumbled chorizo, smoky chipotle chicken or mushrooms. Served with fresh tomato salsa (pico de gallo), lime-spiked sour cream, some […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Winter vegetable tart with squash, apples, chard, and Piopinno mushrooms, herbed French lentils, sautéed greens (bok choi, arugula, snow peas). $12 (tax-in) (vegan & GF options available) For dessert: Pears Belle Helene - poached pears with rich chocolate ganache. $4 As always, fresh Afoodgypsy soup ($4) and […]
February Pop Up Showcase: Cookie Martinez You might know Natalia (aka Cookie) Martinez from her popular cookies and ice cream sandwiches. Thursdays in February Cookie will be at The Dep making her famous Ajiaco, a traditional hearty chicken soup from her home country of Colombia, along with tasty empanadas and the most amazingly decadent flan […]
I'm excited to welcome back Chef Taka Kuroki and Chef Shinji Yamaguchi of Gushi Japanese Street Food for another night of elegant Japanese-French fusion cuisine. Gigot d'Agneau Braisé A whole, deboned leg of lamb stuffed with thyme, rosemary, sage and tarragon, tied and seared to a golden, caramelized exterior, then gently braised in stock until […]
Rustic French cooking lies deep at the heart of continental cuisine; much of the heritage of fine European cooking can find its roots in the traditional ingredients of the French countryside: beef, aromatic vegetables, herbs, butter and wine. Join Chef Dali Chehimi for an elegant dinner of soul-warming classics from the French country kitchen, including authentic Boeuf […]
Kombucha has been hailed as an ‘elixir of life‘. This tea-based, naturally fermented beverage is the product of a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (aka SCOBY). The fermentation process creates beneficial nutrients, enzymes and acids that improve digestion, increase energy and boost immunity. Not only is making your own Kombucha fun, but it is […]
A little warm Southern flavour to thaw a chilly Canadian winter. Creamy corn grits with pepperjack cheese, topped with smoky, bacon-flecked stewed collard greens, and a mix cajun shrimp or sausage (or both!), finished with a splash of savoury ham stock. Vegan option available with smoky BBQ tofu. Served with some homemade Old Bay potato […]
