This event takes place at CSI Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501
Please join us in welcoming back Chef Michael Kirkwood to the Dep for an evening of inspired comfort food with his signature elegant and creative twists. The early fall is Chef Michael’s favourite time to cook, and this evening’s menu is a celebration of the Ontario late harvest, drawing from the last crops of the season and the new vertical farms, sourced directly from local farmers and growers where possible. A stunning mix of elegantly plated dishes and family-style shared courses, tonight’s dinner promises to be thoughtfully conceived, expertly crafted, and beautifully executed — hope to see you at the table!
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Seared Sea Scallop
Roasted cauliflower, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps
‘Guts and Glory’
Heirloom and cherry tomato, buffalo bocconcini, olive powder, tomato consommé, basil, chopped balsamic
Braised Beef Short Rib
Butternut squash, leek and wasabi hash, roasted foraged mushrooms, Indonesian style BBQ Sauce
Chocolate and Chestnut Bread pudding
Vanilla creme anglaise, bourbon caramel
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$85 +HST
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Chef Michael Kirkwood grew up in Ajax, Ontario where his parents’ gourmet interests inspired an appreciation for food and local ingredients. A young age he began working in local restaurants before graduating from George Brown College’s Culinary Arts program. He has since established his reputation through a long career working in many of Toronto’s top kitchens, including Avalon, Toro, Opus, Turf Lounge, and Bramble Gastropub. Over his career, Micheal has refined his contemporary Canadian culinary voice, emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients with modern preparation and elegant presentation.
Chef Michael also runs the Birchwood Kitchen, a mobile culinary studio providing cooking classes for both children and adults, as well as private seasonal tastings and small event catering. He has also enjoyed working on shows such as “Chef Worthy”, “Daytime Toronto”, “Breakfast Television”, “Fire Masters” and CW networks “Recipe for Disaster”.
@chefmichaelkirkwood
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The Depanneur is a place 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, featuring 100 recipes from 100 cooks. 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.
