DROP-IN DINNER: Shrimp Rougaille & Dhall Pita by Vanesha Khadaroo

By popular demand, Chef Vanesha Khadaroo is bringing back more of her authentic Mauritian food — a flavourful fusion of East Indian, African and Chinese influences with distinctive French and English twists — for another fun Drop-In Dinner. Tonight is also the official kick off an exciting new collaboration between La Marmite Mauricienne (The Mauritian Pot) […]

SUPPER CLUB: Autumn Tropical by Jasmin Taylor

Sorry, but unfortunately this event has been cancelled.  Join Jasmin Melissa Taylor for a lovely early Fall dinner that reflects her Jamaican roots and the exciting flavours of her pan-Caribbean travels, and revels in the season's delicious abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Squash Ginger Soup puree of fresh butternut squash with ginger, caramelized onions, and […]

WORKSHOP: Going Gluten-Free by Rachel Bies & Rachael Hunt

SORRY, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. With an unprecedented rise in Celiac diagnoses and a growing awareness of the impacts of the modern Western diet on our overall well-being, more and more people are looking at ways to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diets. But navigating nutritional claims, ingredient labels and restaurant […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Killer Pulled Pork by Len Senater

I just love a great pulled pork sandwich. Slowly braised for 6 hours with apple cider and smoky chipotle peppers, pork shoulder transforms into a juicy, succulent pile of tender meat. Dressed with some tangy & spicy homemade BBQ sauce and piled on a fresh bun with cool creamy coleslaw, with a crunchy pickle and […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Penne alla Norma by Emily Zimmerman

Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Catania, an Italian city on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, is the birthplace of this most iconic of all Sicilian dishes — Pasta alla Norma — supposedly named for the opera Norma by Sicilian-born composer Vincenzo Bellini. Thick-cut chunks of roasted eggplant share […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Miki Noodles by Greg Couillard

Greg is Back! One of the highlights of our year is when Toronto culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard is in town and up for doing a spontaneous pop-up at The Dep. Greg's Supper Club announced last month sold out in less than 2 days, so the opportunities to try his remarkable and unique food have […]

SUPPER CLUB: Asian Harvest by Greg Couillard

The Dep is thrilled to welcome back Toronto culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard for another fantastic dinner; the menu sizzles with the pan-Asian inspirations that have Greg rightly famous - expect a riot of exciting colours, flavours, and textures. Burmese Ceviche Spicy and tangy, fresh and bracing; a starter of fresh fish cured in lime […]

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Kids In The Kitchen – After-School Cooking Class for Kids

Kids in the Kitchen is Holistic Nutritionist Kate Lienweber's popular after-school cooking class for kids 8-12. With Kate only weeks away from becoming a mom herself, Dee Buryk of Growing Goddesses, will be filling in as the facilitator for this fun, hand-on workshop. She has an extensive background in dietetics and nutrition as well as […]

WORKSHOP: Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart by Justine Lam

A classic French of patisserie, this luxuriously rich tart features a rich and buttery soft sweet pastry base, layered with delicate almond cream, finely sliced fresh pears and a delicious almond topping known as frangipane. Join talented baker Justine Lam as she walks you through the steps to make this impressive and elegant dessert, and […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Roasted Pepper & Sausage Shakshuka by Len Senater

All around the Mediterranean red peppers flourish, and their gorgeous colour & sweet flavour can be found highlighted in many rustic stews with onions, garlic and spices, often topped with a fresh egg poached right in the sauce. On the North side, Pipérade (or Piperada when spiked with the hot Espelette pepper in Basque country) […]