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Discover unique food experiences
The Depanneur is a unique venue that celebrates the incredible diversity of culinary talent we have in Toronto by hosting hundreds of pop-up food events like Cooking Classes, Drop-In Dinners, Table Talks, Supper Clubs, Private Events, and Savor, a fabulous new Weekend Brunch.
It’s also the birthplace of Newcomer Kitchen, a non-profit social enterprise that helps create social and economic opportunities for Syrian refugee women through food-based projects.
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Up Next At The Dep
Upcoming Events
September 2019
SUPPER CLUB: La Fin de l’Eté en Roussillon by Chantal Vechambre
France is home to the concept of terroir – the taste of a specific place – the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region its unique specialties. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to offer us a glimpse into the diverse flavours of France. The Roussillon is a part of the large Languedoc region in south of France, touching the Mediterranean Sea and…
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BRUNCH: Savor
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until May 27, 2019
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until December 30, 2019
The exciting new Brunch residency at The Dep SAT & SUN 10am–2:30pm A collective of talented chef-friends with diverse backgrounds and eclectic sensibilities bring a lifetime of global travel and food experiences to The Dep. Global flavours meet local ingredients, fresh perspectives and classic techniques… the result is your new favourite brunch! @savor_popup Brunch Menu Shakshuka 12 (v) Eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, with housemade goat cheese crumbs, crispy baguette, cilantro Arepa 14 (GF) Slow-cooked pulled pork on…
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COOKING CLASS: Mastering the Instant Pot by Carole Nelson Brown
2nd Night Added MON Sep 23 Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s pressure cooker, hissing, spitting…
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LUNCH & LEARN: Mexican Street Food with Erika Araujo
Mexican street food goes way beyond tacos, but we rarely see any of the other amazing delicacies featured on Canadian menus. In this fun, hands-on workshop Erika Araujo will introduce you to two popular Mexican favourites, sopes and tlacoyos, along with recipes for the delicious fillings and salsas that make these dishes shine. Sopes are a traditional Mexican dish originating in the central and southern parts of Mexico. Like an extra thick tortilla, this circle of fried corn masa has raised, pinched sides to help…
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COOKING CLASS: Mastering the Instant Pot by Carole Nelson Brown
Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s pressure cooker, hissing, spitting and rattling away on the stove…
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POP-UP: Deep Dive Dinner hosted by Elenna Mosoff & Danika Zoe
24 strangers, 1 family style dinner, 1 local chef = 1 remarkable conversation. Deep Dive Dinners are an opportunity to disconnect from the echo chamber of the online world and have a lively, multi faceted conversation with folks you may not ever meet. Deep Dive Dinners are an intimate evening that provide an antidote to the world's lack of face-to-face connection. Without trying to solve or come to conclusions, Deep Dive Dinners offers a space where we come together to…
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DROP-IN DINNER: Caribbean Mac & Wings by Kane Davis
Erica (aka Kane) Davis started catering events while on maternity leave with her last son; her delicious Caribbean-inspired Macaroni Pie & Chicken Wings quickly became a big hit, regularly selling out at her events. To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of her new entrepreneurial adventure, Kane is bringing her specialties to The Dep to share with us some of the tasty things she has been cheffing up! ---- Jerk Shrimp Skewers $6 4 big shrimp with red and green bell peppers…
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Host your own PRIVATE EVENT at The Dep
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Thursday, repeating until December 22, 2019
Host your next culinary event at The Depanneur! Take advantage of our fully-equipped kitchen and turnkey dining room for fun and intimate private dinner parties or workshops for 12-24 people. You can cook yourself, together with your friends, host a potluck, work with a chef or caterer of your choice, or we're happy to connect you with any of the amazing cooks we've worked with in the past. *Other weekday & weeknight slots also available on a first-come, first-served basis FIND…
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MASTER CLASS: Master Blaster Chutney Workshop by Greg Couillard
Goyo's Inferno – The Spicemeister Returns Toronto culinary icon Greg Couillard is best known for his incredible facility with spices and an enduring love of tangy, complex and fiery condiments — so much so, he was once christened “The Spicemeister” by renowned food critic Joanne Kates. In this fun, hands-on workshop, will be sharing the recipes and techniques for some of his favourite chutneys, hot sauces and salsas from around the world. These intense flavour-bombs elevate any dish they accompany,…
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SUPPER CLUB: Modern French Bistro + Black Oak Beers by Francoise Briet
Over the past two decades, craft breweries have elevated beers from the world of keg parties & sporting events onto a level playing field with fine wines. Join French Chef Francoise Briet, for a unique menu showcasing a range of locally brewed Black Oak craft beers through her modern and creative French bistro cuisine. Hailing from Burgundy, and presently the Chef for the General Consulate of France in Toronto, Chef Francoise is intimately familiar with wine as an ingredient and…
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