{"product_id":"supper-club-indigenous-food-lab-by-chef-taylor-parker-jun27","title":"SUPPER CLUB: Indigenous Food Lab by Chef Taylor Parker","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToronto is part of the Dish With One Spoon Covenant. In its very language, it reminds us that by eating together, we are connected.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Depanneur is proud to host the \u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous Food Lab\u003c\/strong\u003e, a monthly residency with Chef \u003cstrong\u003eTaylor Parker \u003c\/strong\u003eand his team. It is designed as place to experiment with the possibilities of a dining experience rooted in First Nations traditions, a laboratory to explore a Canadian concept of terroir – the flavour of a place — and help rediscover and redefine what Indigenous food was, is, and could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Taylor’s sophisticated tasting menus celebrate local and foraged ingredients, and a deep connection to First Nations foodways, to the seasons and land, each meal showcasing ingredients native to Ontario. Weather, timing, season, and the caprice of Mother Nature will determine exactly what will be shared with us. Whatever comes to the table, you can be assured that it will be crafted with skill and creativity of a veteran chef.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Taylor-Parker_Essay_204.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/Taylor_Parker_Essay_204.pdf?v=1754414354\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the profile of Chef Taylor from The Depanneur Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in the largest city in Canada, one of the most ethnically and culinarily diverse cities in the world. One can find almost any dish from almost any cuisine, with one glaring, egregious exception: the country we actually live in. Indigenous food is criminally underrepresented in Toronto’s food scene, without a single Indigenous-owned restaurant for people to patronize. More than ever before, Canada needs to embrace and celebrate its indigenous culinary heritage, and I believe the long path towards reconciliation can and should start at the table.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/thedepanneur\/2018-2601144?e=a3d6255151\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy no menu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—–\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef Taylor Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e is of the Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor is a proud father, chef, forager, gardener, and friend. His extensive knowledge of native North American plants brings rarely seen ingredients and flavours to his dishes, with the philosophy that food is a conduit to connect people back to the land. Taylor is passionate about bringing like-minded Chefs together to share, educate, and collaborate on unique dishes that seek to define modern First Nations North American Cuisine. Taylor is proud to work alongside fellow cooks and friends \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Magtulis,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Kleinsteuber\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTara Sachs\u003c\/strong\u003e at The Depanneur dinner series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor has spent much of his professional life working in a diverse range of kitchens and catering. He currently consults and offers private dining experiences focused on First Nations inspired, hunt, fished and foraged ingredients. Taylor is also the co-owner of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.for4gedcandleco.ca\/\"\u003eFor4ged Candle Company\u003c\/a\u003e in Brantford, Ontario.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/turok_parker\/\"\u003e@turok_parker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—–\u003cbr\u003eEvery weekend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Depanneur\u003c\/strong\u003e invites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun, informal dinner party. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedepanneur\/\"\u003e@thedepanneur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Meat","offer_id":48579489005816,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Veg","offer_id":48579489038584,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/TAYLOR_PARKER_DEP_COOKBOOK_K_HOTIC-127_Large_68dbcc31-7307-4f20-9811-1705734afcec.jpg?v=1769444402","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/supper-club-indigenous-food-lab-by-chef-taylor-parker-jun27","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}