Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for this fun, hands-on workshop where participants will learn the recipes and techniques for making traditional flatbreads found in Italy and France, such as Focaccia, Fougasse aux Olives, Pizza Margherita and Tarte Flambée. You will learn how to make dough from scratch, how to handle it from kneading and resting to […]

SOLD OUT! 3rd Night Added Tuesday Jan 22nd Kombucha, a tea-based, naturally fermented beverage, is the product of a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (aka SCOBY), and is considered by some to be an ‘elixir of life’. The fermentation process creates beneficial nutrients, enzymes and acids that improve digestion, increase energy and boost immunity. Join master […]

Kombucha, a tea-based, naturally fermented beverage, is the product of a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (aka SCOBY), and is considered by some to be an ‘elixir of life’. The fermentation process creates beneficial nutrients, enzymes and acids that improve digestion, increase energy and boost immunity. Join master fermenter Rebekka Hutton for an informative and […]

And we're back with the first Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2019! Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. Similar to the tortellini-like dumplings known as manti in neighbouring Turkey, this traditional dish is popular in both the North and South of Syria. Each […]

For this dinner, Chef Mary Freij of the fabulous Mazeh Brunch at The Depanneur will be bringing her childhood memories to life by sharing some of her favourite dishes from childhood that are unique to Palestine. She will be using family recipes that have been passed over generations to bring an authentic tasting experience. Mary's main dish, […]

Noodles are an iconic part of Japanese cuisine and culture. Ramen, with its bold, loud flavours is like a crowded street corner in Tokyo’s Shinjuku, full of colour and noise and bright light; soba is more like the quiet and subtle beauty of a Zen monastery. The Depanneur is honoured to invite Ted Iizuka, Canada’s […]

Note that this workshop is NOT at The Depanneur! It will take place at The Paint Box Bistro at 555 Dundas Street East, M5A 2B7 —– Full-Day Bread Making Workshop! Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of great bread. You’ll learn how to make your own sourdough starter, and how to prepare […]

Sicily is a culturally rich and diverse island with so many unique flavours to be explored. Being a major port to the mainland of Italy, Sicily has embraced and celebrated it’s diversity through a truly unique cuisine. Remnants of Islamic rule in the 10th century can be seen in the flavours from pistachio and couscous […]

2nd Night Added MON, Jan 28 Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of “hacks” that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you’re looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or […]