This event takes place at 183 Gallery, 183 Queen St. E.
COOKBOOK CLUB: This event series showcases contributors to The Depanneur Cookbook, whose stories and recipes wove the history of The Dep.
This event has two parts: from 5:30-6:30 we are open to the public; anyone can stop by to grab a drink, purchase a copy of The Depanneur Cookbook, have their copy signed, and chat with the author and contributors. (Kickstarter supporters are also welcome to use this opportunity to pick up their copy of the book.)
Then at 6:30, the room will close and ticket holders will move to the upper lounge for the panel discussion. (Optionally, guests can choose to pre-order a copy of the book when they purchase their tickets, which entitles them to a $5 discount).
Len Senater joins a group of interesting and diverse chefs featured in The Depanneur Cookbook for a lively roundtable conversation moderated by Neil Coletta. They will share stories and memories of The Depanneur during its 10+ year tenancy as Toronto’s Place Where Interesting Food Things Happen, and explore how these experiences may have influenced their trajectories and informed their understanding of the relationship between food and community. There will be a generous opportunity for audience questions and time to hang out before and after the panel discussion. Join us for drinks and snacks, great company and interesting conversation, everything you’ve come to love from a Depanneur gathering.
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Len Senater founded The Depanneur in 2011 as an experiment in pop-up dining. Over the next decade it would become a vibrant showcase of Toronto’s incredible culinary diversity, hosting thousands of unique culinary events. In 2016 The Dep became the birthplace of Newcomer Kitchen, a non-profit culinary project working with Syrian refugee women. Shortly before closing at the end of 2021, Len launched The Depanneur Cookbook as a Kickstarter, which went on to become the most successful Canadian cookbook ever on the platform and will be published by Simon & Schuster Canada in March 2024.
Taylor Parker is from Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, where he inherited an extensive knowledge of native plants and foraged foodstuffs from his parents. Taylor has spent much of his professional life working in a diverse range of professional kitchens and as a freelance chef, and recently launched FOR4GED Candle Company in Brantford, Ontario. @turok_parker
Michael Kirkwood grew up in Ajax, Ontario where his appreciation for food and local ingredients flourished at a young age. A graduate of George Brown College, he has since established his reputation in several of Toronto’s top kitchens, including Avalon, Toro, Opus, Holt Renfrew and Bramble Gastropub. Chef Michael also provides cooking classes, as well as private seasonal tastings and small event catering. @chefmichaelkirkwood
Carol Mark is a Certified Tea Sommelier who loves tea and the way it connects people. Carol is the founder of The Love of Tea, a purveyor of specialty pure blended teas that supports art, health and social change, as well as the author of several e-books on tea including The Love of Tea, A Modern Afternoon Tea and The Best of Drink & Food. Carol is also an impassioned artist and community activist involved in her neighbourhood of Moss Park, as well as projects around the world. @amazingmosspark
Erika Araujo was a surgery nurse in Mexico, but found her passion for cooking after emigrating to Canada and enrolling in the Culinary Arts program at Humber College. Since graduating she has been tirelessly promoting Mexican culture and cuisine through cooking workshops, catering and restaurant projects, TV appearances, as well as supporting numerous non-profit initiatives. After 15 years in Toronto, Erika now resides in Calgary. @cheferikaaraujo
Neil Coletta cooked professionally for 20 years in the United States and Europe before earning a Master of Arts in Food Studies from Boston University and a Master of Fine Arts in Media from the State University of New York. He taught courses in Food History and Anthropology while running Culinary Arts, Wine Studies and Food & Culture programs before transitioning to the travel industry where he specialized in Culinary Tourism. Now he lives in Toronto and collaborates on all things Depanneur.
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$9 + HST
Locally brewed Henderson beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on site.
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This event takes place at 183 Gallery, an innovative multi-purpose arts & community space in Moss Park, run by the intrepid artist, activist and tea sommelier Carol Mark. @amazingmosspark
The Depanneur is Where Interesting Food Things Happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity through thousands of unique food events as well as the forthcoming Depanneur Cookbook. After more than 10 years at its iconic College Street location, The Dep is now bringing all new Interesting Food Things to exciting venues all across the GTA. @TheDepanneur
