Table Talks are back! From 2015-2020 The Depanneur hosted dozens of Table Talks, informal culinary salons where local food personalities talked about an Interesting Food Thing while Dep founder Len Senater prepared a menu inspired by the topic. We’re excited to announce our first Table Talk in the new location at CSI Spadina!
Join author, radio and TV host Capri S. Cafaro for a behind-the-scenes conversation about her new PBS television series, America The Bountiful. An in-depth look at American regional foodways, the show explores the cultures and histories that weaves a diverse tapestry of flavours across the USA, and how this food landscape fits in the wider context of North America. A self-proclaimed “Canadian groupie”, Capri is also working on a special series of episodes of her podcast and radio show, Eat Your Heartland Out focusing on Canadian regional foodways. She’ll be discussing how American Midwestern and Canadian food culture are both often overlooked and misunderstood… and why that needs to change.
For tonight’s dinner, Len Senater will be preparing some unique culinary specialities of Ohio, Capri’s home state — where she was former Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate.
Sauerkraut Balls
A local delicacy made from an ingredient introduced by waves of German and Polish immigration. Breaded and deep fried, these creamy fritters of sauerkraut (usually with ham or sausage) have become a holiday tradition in Akron, Ohio. (Vegetarian)
Cincinnati Chili “5-Way”
Made famous by the Skyline Chili franchise, this is a loose ground beef & tomato chili seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves vs. hot chiles, and served over spaghetti. There are optional toppings (cheese, beans, onions), each one called a ‘way’, so a 5-way chili (aka “The Works“) would have them all. Available vegetarian.
Buckeyes
Buckeyes are a ball of peanut butter fudge dipped in chocolate, leaving a circle of fudge visible which gives them a resemblance to the (poisonous!) nut of the Ohio buckeye tree, the state tree of Ohio.
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Dinner 6:30-7:30 • Talk 7:30-8:30 • Q&A + Dessert 8:30+
$39
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Capri S. Cafaro is a radio host, cookbook author, and the creator, executive producer and host of the public television series, America the Bountiful. Cafaro is also the host of the award-nominated podcast and radio show, Eat Your Heartland Out, and the author of United We Eat. capriscafaro.com | @capriscafaro
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The Depanneur is where Interesting Food Things happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity by hosting unique food events.
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