SUPPER CLUB: Afghan Sofra by Frishta Ghafoori

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For more than two millennia, Afghanistan was a place where important trade routes between India, China, the Middle East and Europe converged. Marco Polo crossed the country en route to China; Arab travellers and the British passed through on their way to India. A rich culture took hold at this crossroads, and with it a varied cuisine influenced by that of Persia, India and Mongolia, but with style all its own. One symbol of Afghan hospitality is the sofra, a woven cloth or spread upon which food is served. In a broader sense it has come to mean the kind of convivial family meal associated with Islamic cultures, and is where we, half a world away, get the idiom of 'putting on a big spread'. Tonight Frishta Ghafoori will share a lovely selection of traditional Afghan dishes, all infused with this spirit of hospitality.

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COOKING CLASS: Ethiopian Injera by Asmait Merhatsion

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this fun, hands-on workshop Asmait Merhatsion will introduce participants to the process of making injera, starting with preparing the batter using a special sourdough starter to kickstart the fermentation that gives it its airy, bubbly texture, and slightly tangy taste. Everyone will get a chance to make their own injera to take home on the mogogo, a traditional round griddle. Participants will also learn how to make shiro, a thick paste of chickpea flour cooked with a blend of spices, ginger, garlic, onion, and tomato. A light meal will be served with fresh injera along with shiro and another vegetarian stew for everyone to share. We will wrap up the class with a traditional Ethiopian coffee and a tasty teff cookie. Participants will leave with a small package of teff and sourdough starter to take home, as well as an opportunity to purchase additional homemade Eritrean products prepare by the chef.

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SUPPER CLUB: Rasta Pasta by Avery Billy

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Relative to their size, both Italy and Jamaica have had an outsized influence on global culture. In less than 50 years, Jamaican music has become a truly international phenomenon, with Bob Marley now one of the most widely recognized figures in the world. Italian foods like pasta and pizza have become global dishes that can be found in practically every country on Earth. These two powerhouse cultures punch above their weight, and tonight Chef Avery Billy — the long-time Depanneer behind the fabulous Jerk Chicken recipe in The Depanneur Cookbook — deftly brings them together for a delicious and creative fusion menu.

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COOKING CLASS: Syrian Brunch by Rahaf Alakabani

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A popular dish throughout the Levant (Eastern Mediterranean), kibbeh comes in a vast array of shapes and flavours — in Syria, Aleppo alone is said to have more than twenty different kinds. Best known are made from a bulgur dough combined with finely ground meat and spices, carefully stuffed and formed into small football-shaped dumplings that are fried to a crisp, dark auburn. Making and stuffing kibbeh is a group activity just about every Syrian woman would have participated in at one time or another — virtually no major occasion occurs without the appearance of a platter (or mountain) of kibbeh at the table. Talented cook, musician and co-founder of Newcomer Kitchen, Rahaf Alakbani is no stranger to making kibbeh, and she will be sharing her favourite recipes and techniques in this fun, hands-on class.

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Valentine’s Day SUPPER CLUB: Metaphysical Meat Joy by Mikiki

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The inimitable Mikiki, Canada’s sultriest #SlopQueen returns to The Depanneur for their 5th annual Drag Valentine’s Day Dinner. An immersive and interactive food experience unlike any other, teetering tipsily between drag cabaret, performance art, academic lecture, political protest, and dinner party. Served in full drag regalia and interspersed with songs, this collision of high-concept dining and low-brow humour is a Valentine's Day that is fearless, funny, and truly provocative.

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SUPPER CLUB: That’s Amore by Anthony Sestito

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chef Anthony Sestito, head chef of Pastaio, makes some of the best artisanal pasta in the city. But sometimes his extensive experience working in French and Italian fine dining in North America and Italy, gives him the itch to do something extra special. And what better excuse to show off a little than an exquisite Valentine's Day dinner for lovers only? A marriage of Chef Anthony's personal and professional background the menu leans into Italian-inspired dishes, showcasing favourite local ingredients and a bit of dazzling technique to create an unforgettable meal.

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COOKING CLASS: Full-Day Croissants & Viennoiserie Intensive by Leo Baduria

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of Viennoiserie, the magical butter-laminated pastry that is at the heart of croissants and many other classic European pastries from France to Denmark. Creating croissants from scratch is a somewhat complex, multi-day process, but Leo has expertly constructed a full-day workshop that will cover the all the steps so that you can begin making them at home. You’ll learn how to make your own brioche dough, and the processes of mixing, kneading, rolling, rising, laminating and shaping required to make Croissants, Pain au chocolat, Pain aux raisins, Kouign aman, Chaussons aux pommes, Palmiers and Brioches.

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SUPPER CLUB: Gut Shabbos by Alissa Kondogiannis

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For thousands of years Jewish people have been gathering around the table on Friday nights to celebrate a humble but ancient ritual, the sabbath meal. The lighting of candles, the singing of simple blessings and the breaking of bread have been the unifying thread that has connected Jewish life across centuries and continents. In this multi-dinner series, Alissa Kondogiannis explores Shabbat dinners as they have evolved in Jewish communities around the world, e.g. Ashkenazi in Eastern Europe, Sephardi in Spain and North Africa, Mizrahi in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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COOKING CLASS: Egg Pastas of Central and Northern Italy with Chef Anthony Sestito

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join Chef Anthony Sestito of Pastaio for a fun, hands-on class exploring a selection of traditional egg-based pastas and shapes typical of central and Northern Italy. You'll ease into the class with a beautiful spread of antipasto on arrival, and then dive into learning how to make a simple and versatile fresh egg pasta dough from scratch, with an emphasis on choosing the right flours and the importance of resting the dough. Then Chef Anthony will walk you through some simple, yet significant shapes and styles of pasta made with minimal tools, focusing on classic handmade pasta shapes such as fettuccine, pappardelle, farfalle, garganelli, and soppressine. There will be a discussion of the pairing of different shapes and sizes with their traditional sauces. The class culminates in a light meal of Tagliatelle al Funghi, a delicious creamy mushroom and parmesan dish. Any extra pasta made in class can be taken home, along with PDF recipes and new skills to impress your friends!

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