NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Oct 5

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  -or- Mahashi Flefleh فليفلة محشي Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Pale green young zucchinis are perhaps the most common, but almost any vegetable can be Mashi (stuffed). Today it’s a combination of colourful peppers (flefle) that have come into […]

$5 – $50

Thanksgiving Day Cooking Workshop with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MONDAY, Oct. 9 | 10am-4pm An all-day cooking workshop on Thanksgiving Monday! In the last year and half, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities for over 60 families. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of […]

$125

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Oct 12

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

or Yakaneh Batata bel Batinjan ( يخنة بطاطا و باذنجان) Potatoes and eggplants are popular ingredients in Mediterranean cooking, whether in Greek Moussaka or Turkish Güveç. Yakaneh is general Syrian name used to describe hearty, home-style stews; in this case one featuring batata (potato) and batinjan (eggplant) in a tomato & onion gravy infused with […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Oct 19

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff burn, […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Oct 26

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shamborak شمبورك Probably the ancestor of every meat pie in the Western world. Thin, yeasted wheat flour dough is stuffed with a mixture of cooked onions and halal ground beef spiced with black pepper, and then baked into a self-contained parcel, much like a panzerotti or calzone, making it a popular street-food snack. Shamborak شمبورك […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Nov 2

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fatteh Djaj فتّة الدجاج Fatteh (فتّة‎‎ meaning crushed or crumbs) is a broad category of Levantine dishes made with pieces of crispy flatbread layered with yogurt and other ingredients. It is popular across Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Southern Syria, but uncommon further North. This dish is so closely associated with Syrian food that it […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — November 9

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

El R'gaga (الرقاقه أو المكامير) El R'gaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]

$3 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — November 16

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kabsa كبسة‎‎ Kabsa is a family of rice dishes believed to have originated in Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish. It can be found in most Arab states of the Persian Gulf (where it is also known as makbūs مكبوس‎‎), and also in Jordan, Palestine and Southern Syria. These dishes […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — November 23

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup – one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty soup is a […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — November 30

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. A soft dough is handmade from flour, salt and water and filled with cooked onions, olive oil, halal ground beef, salt and pepper and then baked. A thick, tangy yogurt sauce is prepared by cooking strained […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — December 7

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Molokhia ملوخية‎‎ Molokhia is dish that goes by many names; I’ve come across at least half a dozen English spellings alone. While a popular dish throughout the Middle East, it is virtually unknown in North America. It’s based on the leaves of the jute plant (the same one that produces jute fibre for rope & […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — December 14

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our last Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2017! Mosakett Batinjan bil Lahmeh (مسقعة باذنجان بالحمة) Eggplants and tomatoes are at the heart of many wonderful Levantine dishes. This dish, a flavourful eggplant stew with green peppers, chickpeas and beef meatballs is a relative of Greek Moussaka or Lebanese Maghmour. Mosakett Batinjan ( مسقعة الباذنجان ) The […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Feb 7, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

AND WE'RE BACK! Newcomer Kitchen is now on WEDNESDAYS! Harraq Esbaoo حراق اصبعو A very old and well-known dish in Syria, the name translates “burning his finger”. The notion is that the dish is so delicious, that diners can’t resist going for it before it cools, so they burn their fingers. Lentils and fresh, hand-cut […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Feb 14, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A romantic choice from the ladies of Newcomer Kitchen especially for Valentine's Day... For this very unique dish from Aleppo, I found this lovely summary by food blogger Corinne Mossati: “The people of Aleppo have a shared passion. Not only do they pride themselves in food that is steeped in culinary traditions and guard their […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Feb 21, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bamieh bi lahmeh بامیة باللحمة A traditional Middle Eastern dish, this light stew of okra and beef cubes can be found in countless variations in different countries and regions. The Syrian recipe features sauteed garlic and onion in a lightly spiced tomato gravy, generously garnished with parsley and coriander, and served alongside Rez bel Shairieh […]

Free – $20

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Feb 28, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

After more than 18 months of operation, and nearly 4000 meals served, Newcomer Kitchen is raising our price to $25 to better reflect both the value of these incredible 3-course, homemade meals as well as the rising costs of food, rent and administration. It takes a lot of work put this together every week, and […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Mar 7, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kousa Mahashi كوسا محشي Stuffed zucchinis are a dish cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and popular from the Balkans to the Levant. The small, young pale green zucchini known as white marrows or balady are the most popular. They are hollowed out with a special tool known as a hafara حفّارة or mankara منقرة, […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Mar 14, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Auzi أوزة A decadent and luxurious meat pie from Damascus, auzy combines a filling of spiced ground beef (halal), rice and green peas, mixed with almonds and pines nuts that have been fried in butter. This filling is wrapped in a delicate, crispy phyllo pastry shell, and brushed with butter and eggs that give it […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Mar 21, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Burgul behommos برغل بحمص Burgul (aka bulgur wheat), is a dried cracked wheat that is an ancient staple of the Middle and Near East. It is typically made from whole grain durum wheat that has been coarsely ground, soaked, steamed and dried, a process that enhances its shelf life and nutritional profile. Compared to white […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Mar 28, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tabakh Rohoo روحو طباخ The cold winter months are the time to break out the luscious, slow-cooked comfort foods like this delicious tomato-based eggplant stew with zucchini, potato and small cubes of lamb, garnished with coriander. Tabakh Rohoo is one of the most popular dish in Syria and originally comes from Damascus city. Similar to […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Apr 4, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff burn, […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Apr 11, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. Similar to the tortellini-like dumplings known as manti in neighbouring Turkey, this traditional dish is popular in both the North and South of Syria. Each city has their distinctive way to make it; this recipe is […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Apr 18, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Makhlouta bil Awarma  مخلوطة بالأورمة Makhlouta means "mixed" in Arabic, and in the Middle Eastern kitchen, this typically refers to an ancient dish of mixed beans, legumes and grains. A classic warm comfort food, Makhlouta can range from a soup to a thick, chili-like stew, with countless different variations and ratios of ingredients. This thick, […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED Apr 25, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kibbeh is one of the the most famous of all Syrian dishes… I’ve been told that there are over 20 kinds in Damascus alone! These traditional small fried kibbehs, little football-shaped fritters of bulgur dough with flavourful stuffings, together with warm yellow lentil soup is a classic combination. Kibbeh Maklieh bil Lahmeh  كبة مقلية باللحمة […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED May 2, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mahashi Flefleh محاشي فليفلة Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Small zucchinis or eggplants are perhaps the most common, but almost any vegetable can be Mahashi (stuffed). Today it’s a combination of colourful peppers (flefleh), stuffed with a mix of ground […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED May 9, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maqluba  مقلوبة Maqluba is a traditional dish from the Levant that includes meat, rice, and fried vegetables layered in a pot, which is then tipped over before serving, hence the name which translates literally as “upside-down”. This Syrian version of the recipe includes tomatoes, eggplant, poached halal chicken and spiced ground beef, with a garnish […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED May 16, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This week we’re featuring a selection of some the many kinds of fatayer found in Syrian cuisine… Tender, homemade flour dough is rolled out and either topped or stuffed with a variety of fillings before being baked. The meat meal includes 1 beef + 1 cheese fatayer; the vegetarian meal has 1 muhammara + 1 […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED May 23, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kebab Hindi كباب هندي Levantine cuisine has no shortage of kebabs – as Islamic culture spread across the world it brought with it many dishes, and brought back many inspirations and influences. So it comes as no surprise that there are countless kebab dishes in India, nor that Indian culinary ideas have also filtered back […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED May 30, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Burgul Behommos with Chicken برغل بحمص Burgul (aka bulgur wheat), is a dried cracked wheat that is an ancient staple of the Middle and Near East. It is typically made from whole grain durum wheat that has been coarsely ground, soaked, steamed and dried, a process that enhances its shelf life and nutritional profile. Compared […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED June 6, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Musakhan مسخن Over the last 60 years, many people from the Palestinian diaspora have found their way to Syria, bringing elements of their food and culture with them. Musakhan is a traditional Palestinian dish that has become very popular in Syria, especially in the South. Very thin sheets of “taboon” flat bread are filled with […]

$5 – $25

Ramadan Ifthar — Dinner & Music — with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad; an annual event regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, fasting begins immediately after the pre-dawn meal of Suhur and continues during the daylight hours, ending with the evening meal […]

$90

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED June 13, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mosakett Batinjan bil Lahmeh مسقعة باذنجان باللحمة Eggplants and tomatoes are at the heart of many wonderful Levantine dishes. This dish, a flavourful eggplant stew with green peppers, chickpeas and beef meatballs is a relative of Greek Moussaka or Lebanese Maghmour. The vegetarian version of this dish is equally popular throughout Syria and Lebanon.   […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED June 20, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Eid Mubarak to everyone from Newcomer Kitchen! Kabsa كبسة‎‎ Kabsa is a family of rice dishes believed to have originated in Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish. It can be found in most Arab states of the Persian Gulf (where it is also known as makbūs مكبوس‎‎), and also in […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED June 27, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shamborak شمبورك by Dilsha, in the style of Al Kamishli City Probably the ancestor of every meat pie in the Western world. Thin, yeasted wheat flour dough is stuffed with a mixture of cooked onions and halal ground beef spiced with black pepper, and then baked (or sometimes fried). It comes with a traditional accompaniment, […]

$5 – $25

WORKSHOP: Canada Day Syrian Brunch with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What better way to celebrate Canada Day Holiday Monday than with immersive, all-day cooking workshop with Newcomer Kitchen on the delights of Syrian brunch? In late 2016, The Depanneur & Butler's Pantry teamed up with the fabulous cooks from Newcomer Kitchen to host Canada's first Syrian Brunch Pop-Up, a sold-out event that reached as far […]

$125

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED July 4, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Yabrak  يبرق Stuffed grape vine leaves can be found on tables all around the Eastern Mediterranean. This Syrian recipe, by Khadija El Ebrahim from the city of Kamishli, features a ground lamb and rice filling seasoned generously with garlic, mint, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, with a bit of pepper paste. The carefully stuffed and rolled […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED July 11, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Molokhia ملوخية‎‎ Molokhia is dish that goes by many names; I’ve come across at least half a dozen English spellings alone. While a popular dish throughout the Middle East, it is virtually unknown in North America. It’s based on the leaves of the jute plant (the same one that produces jute fibre for rope & […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED July 18, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maldoum ملضوم When researching this dish, I found a lovely description of it on the blog of Tony Tahhan, a Fulbright scholar who has spent time studying the food culture in Aleppo. “One thing I learned about Syrian cuisine is that it is resourceful. Recipes were never exact; more like simple instructions that vary between […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED July 25, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our last Newcomer Kitchen meal of the summer! We'll be off for August and back in September! Kousa Mahashi كوسا محشي Stuffed zucchinis are a dish cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and popular from the Balkans to the Levant. The small, young pale green zucchini known as white marrows are the most popular. They […]

$5 – $25

WORKSHOP: Making Kibbeh with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A fun, hand-on cooking workshop on Holiday Monday! In the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So for this Holiday Monday, Newcomer […]

WORKSHOP: Fatayers 3 Ways with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes.   So now Newcomer Kitchen is offering a hands-on workshop delving into fatayer, a […]

WORKSHOP: Mezze Dips & Flatbread with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes.   So now Newcomer Kitchen is offering a fun, hands-on workshop exploring several traditional […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED September 5, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

El R'gaga (الرقاقه أو المكامير) El R'gaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED September 12, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  PICK UP ORDERS ONLY AFTER 4PM Kibbeh, a dish of bulgur wheat dough wrapped around flavourful fillings, is one of the the most famous of all Syrian dishes… I’ve been told that there are more than 30 types of kibbeh — over 20 kinds in Damascus alone — some eaten raw, others baked, fried […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED September 19, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We have LOTS of meals still available this week! Please order yours ASAP so we can get the delivery info to foodora. Orders placed after 4pm can be for PICKUP ONLY. Thanks and bon appetit! -LEN Fatteh Djaj فتّة الدجاج Fatteh (فتّة‎‎ meaning crushed or crumbs) is a broad category of Levantine dishes made with […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED September 26, 2018

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Damascus-style Molokhia with ground beef ملوخية ع الطريقة الشامية باللحمة Molokhia is dish that goes by many names; I’ve come across at least half a dozen English spellings alone. While a popular dish throughout the Middle East, it is virtually unknown in North America. It’s based on the leaves of the mallow or jute plant […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED October 3

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Burgul behommos برغل بحمص Burgul (aka bulgur wheat), is a dried cracked wheat that is an ancient staple of the Middle and Near East. It is typically made from whole grain durum wheat that has been coarsely ground, soaked, steamed and dried, a process that enhances its shelf life and nutritional profile. Compared to white […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Syrian Celebration Harvest Wednesday at the Gladstone Hotel

Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen will NOT be hosting its regular Wednesday-night Pop-Up at The Depanneur on WED Oct 10 Newcomer Kitchen is back at Gladstone Hotel for their fabulous Harvest Wednesdays dinner series. Join us for delicious family-style Syrian feast incorporating just-picked local produce from Chick-A-Biddy Acres, a wine list curated by 86 Common Collective, and live […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED October 17

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kebab Hindi كباب هندي Levantine cuisine has no shortage of kebabs – as Islamic culture spread across the world it brought with it many dishes, and brought back many inspirations and influences. So it comes as no surprise that there are countless kebab dishes in India, nor that Indian culinary ideas have also filtered back […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED October 24

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Musakhan مسخن Over the last 60 years, many people from the Palestinian diaspora have found their way to Syria, bringing elements of their food and culture with them. Musakhan is a traditional Palestinian dish that has become very popular in Syria, especially in the South. Very thin sheets of taboon flatbread are filled with cooked […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — Halloween Edition — WED Oct 31

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For this special Halloween Edition of Newcomer Kitchen we've designed a special menu of tasty finger foods — including a Pumpkin Kibbeh — that can easily be eaten on the go. Pick up your dinner at The Depanneur and you'll have a tasty, nourishing dinner you can eat & share right out of the bag […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ CSI — WED Nov 7

CSI Annex 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff burn, […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ PaintBox — WED Nov 14

The Paint Box Bistro 555 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mahashi Bialllahma محاشي باللحمة -or- Mahashi Nabatia محاشي نباتية Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Pale green young zucchinis are very popular, but almost any vegetable can be Mashi (stuffed). Today it's a combination of eggplants (batenjan), tomatoes (bandoura) and peppers […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Nov 21

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Maqluba  مقلوبة Maqluba is a traditional dish from the Levant that includes meat, rice, and fried vegetables layered in a pot, which is then tipped over before serving, hence the name which translates literally as “upside-down”. This Syrian version of the recipe includes tomatoes, eggplant, poached halal chicken and spiced ground beef, with a garnish […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The Depanneur — WED Nov 28

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  Bulgur Bandoura  برغل ببندورة Bulgur, whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried and then cracked is one of the very nutritious staple grains in Syrian cuisine. It comes in a range of colours, from pale yellow to dark brown, and grinds, from very fine to coarse. In this classic dish, bulgur is cooked with tomatoes […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ CSI — WED Dec 5

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sayadieh صيادية Fish and seafood is something of a rarity in Syrian cuisine, but it does appear in the specialities of areas along the Mediterranean coast in the East. In this dish (roughly translated as "fisherman's dish"), white fish (tilapia) is delicately seasoned with a blend of warm spices (baharat), and served atop long grain […]

$5 – $25

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Mezze Dips with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people […]

$5 – $60

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Cookies with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ PaintBox — WED Dec 12

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen at PaintBox — WED Dec 12 Note: due to the recent romaine lettuce recall, we are substituting an arugula salad for the lettuce salad in tonight's dinner   D'jaj mishwi bil thoom wil za'tar w' eklil el Jabal دجاج مشوي باللثوم و الزعتر و إكليل الجبل Potatoes have become part of the comfort […]

$5 – $25

OFFSITE WORKSHOP: Syrian Cookies with Newcomer Kitchen

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: These workshops are NOT at The Depanneur! They are at the FIDO Kitchen at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4W 3X8 > MAP Over the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Edition at Moss Park Market — WED Dec 19

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For our last pop-up of 2018 — a special Holiday Edition of Newcomer Kitchen — we are doing something a little bit different. Tonight, in the spirit of the Holidays, we are asking our community to pay it forward and give the people who have received so much support from us a chance to give […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The Depanneur — WED Jan 23

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

And we're back with the first Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2019! Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. Similar to the tortellini-like dumplings known as manti in neighbouring Turkey, this traditional dish is popular in both the North and South of Syria. Each […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN at CSI Annex — WED Jan 30

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup – one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty soup is a […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Feb 6

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

El R’gaga الرقاقه أو المكامير El R’gaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ PaintBox — WED Feb 13

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A romantic choice from the ladies of Newcomer Kitchen especially for Valentine’s Day… For this very unique dish from Aleppo, I found this lovely summary by food blogger Corinne Mossati: “The people of Aleppo have a shared passion. Not only do they pride themselves in food that is steeped in culinary traditions and guard their recipes […]

$5 – $25

NEWCOMER KITCHEN at CSI Annex — WED Feb 27

CSI Annex 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kibbeh Summaqiyah كبة بسماقية Kibbeh in sumac sauce are a specialty of Aleppo, considered by many to be the culinary capital of Syria. Kibbeh — egg-sized elongated balls of finely ground spiced halal beef and bulgur stuffed with a ground beef and walnuts — are cooked directly in a tangy, dark red, sumac-infused sauce with […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Mar 6

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Moghrabieh bil D’jaj   مغربیة بالدجاجُ  Moghrabieh, meaning ”a dish from the Maghreb”, is based on a kind of giant couscous — small balls of semolina flour pasta. While now it is now common to purchase it pre-made, this week’s cooks Maryam and Mona with be leading the kitchen team and teaching everyone how to make […]

COOKING CLASS: Canada Day Syrian Brunch with Newcomer Kitchen

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What better way to celebrate Canada Day Holiday Monday than with immersive, all-day cooking workshop with Newcomer Kitchen on the delights of Syrian home cooking? In late 2016, The Depanneur & Butler's Pantry teamed up with the fabulous cooks from Newcomer Kitchen to host Canada's first Syrian Brunch Pop-Up, a sold-out event that reached as […]

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Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal at The Theatre Centre Cafe

The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks.   "We are the Newcomer Kitchen Ladies from Greenest […]

Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal in Mississauga

Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks. Hello dear supporters: We are three ladies that have […]

Newcomer Kitchen Pop-up Meal at The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed 791 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks. "We are a group of Newcomer Kitchen women willing […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Cooking Classes at Evergreen Brick Works!

Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So this December, in collaboration with Evergreen Brick Works’ Winter Village, Newcomer Kitchen will be offering 8 fun, […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Gift Bags | Mississagua

Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Gift Bags | Downtown West

The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

Newcomer Kitchen Holiday Gift Bag | Downtown East

The Mustard Seed 791 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Newcomer Kitchen's new "Willing to Work" project is back… just in time for the holidays! You can support newcomer women this holiday season by purchasing a fabulous and festive Holiday Gift Bag. Join in the festivities and celebrate diverse newcomer women living all across Toronto and Mississauga, bringing you delicious holiday favourites from our locations […]

DROP-IN DINNER: Latin-American Comfort Food by Mirelle Blassnig

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As the weather gets cold and we search for comforting food, these re-imagined Latin-American favourites will warm your soul. These dishes blend flavours from various Central and South American countries to tantalize your taste buds. ----- Burrito Bowl Soup  $6 A hearty soup that combines all of the ingredients of a burrito bowl into a […]

NEWCOMER KITCHEN: Fun with Falafel Workshop

The Depanneur 1033a College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. Recently Newcomer Kitchen received funding to do a new "Willing to Work" program in which a diverse group of newcomer women participate in a variety of food-entrepreneurship activities. The […]