Masterclasses offer in-depth explorations of food topics, presented by experts and accompanied by demonstrations and tastings.
This Halloween, join us at The Depanneur for the ultimate adult trick-or-treat: an indulgent evening of spirited sips and decadent bites, as we dive into a curated tasting of rum, chocolate, and cacao with Certified Chocolate Taster Mary Luz Mejia (IICCT Level III) and sommelier Mario Stojanac (WSET III).
We’ll kick things off with a taste of Belizean cacao nibs, followed by two handcrafted rum-based cocktails, each expertly paired with two distinct craft chocolates for a total of four sinfully delicious pairings. You’ll be guided through the tasting by the expert team of Mary Luz and Mario as you explore the dark, spicy, and sweet notes that tie rum and chocolate together.
Highlights include: Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold (Peurto Rico, 8yrs) and El Dorado Demerara (Guyana, 12yrs), DesBarres Apricot Bergamot 72% Dark, SOMA Mango Lhasi White, DesBarres Caramel Crush, Chocosol Mon Cherie D'Amour, and more delicious, exotic and unforgettable flavours.
Between sips and nibbles, test your knowledge in our treat-worthy trivia, answer correctly, and you might just win a grown-up goodie like a bean-to-bar chocolate bar, a handmade art piece by a local Toronto artist, or a bag of international candy with flavours from unexpected places like Croatia.
To finish, enjoy a savoury bite of Black Olive Tapenade with flatbreads and fresh crudités, and leave with a Halloween-inspired chocolate-drizzled popcorn treat, your personal loot bag for the road.
Dress cozy, come curious, and prepare for a night of flavourful fun, because who says trick-or-treating is just for kids?
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Mary Luz Mejia was Canada's first IICCT Level III Certified Chocolate Taster, an International Chocolate Awards juror and journalist. Think of her as a chocolate and cacao sommelier as she guides you through some of the world's finest examples, paired with some of the Caribbean's best Rums, as chosen by WSET III Certified sommelier and spirits connoisseur, Mario Stojanac. Together, they'll bring you a sensory exploration of lush, tropical terroirs capable of producing exceptional rums and bean-to-bar chocolate made with cacao from around the world.
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The Depanneuris 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.@thedepanneur
