An “open mic night” for culinary talent
Every week guest cooks, amateur or professional, are invited to The Dep to make their favourite food. In June & July, Drop-In Dinners are on Wednesday nights.
Drop-In Dinners are prepared by a ever-changing lineup of guest cooks, with a unique menu every week. With main courses priced around $10-$14, Drop-In Dinners start at 6pm, and are served first-come, first-served until we sell out, or until around 9pm. No reservations are needed (or taken) – just “drop in”. Seating is at one of the two big tables or at the window counters. Dinners can also be ordered to-go, and you’re welcome to bring your own containers if you like.
Wherever possible, we provide vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free options. Check event listings for menu details.
The Dep is not licensed and these events are not BYOB.
NOTE: Drop-In Dinners occasionally sell out before 9pm
We’re always looking for enterprising foodies who’d like to cook for a crowd and make a bit of extra cash. If you’d like to do a Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur, click here to learn more.
Upcoming Drop-In Dinners at The Dep
Upcoming Events › Drop-In Dinner
November 2019
DROP-IN DINNER: Taste of Bavaria by Milan & Kayla
This is the time of year for rich and hearty comfort food and nothing fits the bill quite like the food of central Europe. Tonight, we are paying tribute to traditional dishes from around Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Join us for this fun, a la carte menu, perfect for sharing! ----- Cucumber Salad $4 Thinly sliced cucumber in a dill vinaigrette (#vegan) Charcuterie Plate $9 House-made soft pretzel with salami, liver…
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DROP-IN DINNER: Memories of the Middle East by Zoe and Tess
Zoe and Tess are avid Middle Eastern travellers, inspired by the flavours and textures of the varied cuisines of the region. Tonight they share the culmination of all the local food tours and cooking classes from their culinary adventures. ----- Roasted Butternut Squash Lentil Soup With Dukkah $6 This velvety soup has a sprinkling of dukkah (an Egyptian mixture of herbs, nuts, and spices) and a dollop of yogurt to enhance the sweetness of the squash. Moroccan Chicken & Apricots…
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DROP-IN DINNER: The Bosnian Kitchen by Ksenija Hotic
After a too-long hiatus, The Dep is excited to welcome Ksenija “The Boz” Hotic back to our kitchen for another fantastic foray into the heart of Bosnian cuisine and culture. ----- Trahana $8 Trahana is a traditional Bosnian soup with a deeply flavourful beef and a lamb broth enriched with tiny, tangy, hand-made dumpling-like noodles made from a fermented and dried mixture of grains & yogurt. Sarme & Maslenica $12 A classic dish across the Balkans, Bosnian cabbage rolls (Sarme) are stuffed with a…
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