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Aix Cuisine du Terroir
711, Côte de la Place d'Armes, Hôtel Place d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2X6 · 514-904-1201
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No gastronomic tour of Montréal would be complete without the authentic flavors of Québecois cuisine. Step into the promenade of the Hôtel Place d'Armes and discover the juxtaposition of earthy flavors amidst the urban chic of Aix. Here the curving banquettes and sheer fabric hangings create intimate spaces in which to enjoy a smoked rack of wild boar or roasted caribou. For those less adventurous, tender veal or duck breast make excellent choices. Each and every menu item bears the stamp of local Canadian production from vegetables to vinegar.
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Brontë
1800, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Méridien Versailles Hotel, Montréal, QC H3H 1E4 · 514-934-1801
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Young chef-owner Joe Mercuri, former sous chef at Cube, has made a name for himself over the past few years. At the fashionable Brontë, he creates complex flavors and textures using market fresh ingredients in dishes such as sweetbread with shrimp, chorizo, pumpkin seeds and a shellfish emulsion, or guinea fowl with seared foie gras, red quinoa, dried cranberries, hazelnuts and cippolini onions. Desserts are just as complex and rewarding. Try the seven-course tasting menu for a solid overview of the chef's talents.
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Chez L'Épicier
311 rue St-Paul est, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H3 · 514-878-2232
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If you're craving quality food, simply prepared and served in casual surroundings, head over to this fashionable eatery. Fresh ingredients are given prominence, and there are no repetitions; each dish is carefully and uniquely constructed. Enjoy the pan-fried Marieville foie gras escalope served as a napoleon with gingerbread, butternut squash purée, shallot compote with dried prunes, duck juice vinaigrette and allspice. The cuisine is creatively Québécois, meaning that, while many of the components are produced locally, it also takes advantage of French techniques. It's also a good place to pick up take-out for the comfort of your own home.
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Chez Noeser
236 Champlain Dr, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 2B6 · 450-346-0811
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Just a short jaunt off the well-beaten Montréal city streets is Noeser, a sweet little place tucked into a bed & breakfast 20 minutes drive from the Champlain Bridge. Bring your own wine and settle into a room with deeply colored walls and low ceilings and enjoy the bounty of Chef Denis' vision. The menu changes regularly, and sometimes features other international cuisines but one thing is constant: the use of seasonal produce and local meat, fish and game. In summer the terrace is a delight to the eye as well as the nose: herbs and flowers are bountiful and it is quite common to see someone dart out of the kitchen and pinch a small bouquet to garnish a plate. 5- or 8-course meals available.
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For 35 years the Gregoire family has been running the sugar operations at this "petite ferme" that now boasts a grand dining room with seating for 500. March and April are the months to visit if you'd like to see the operations in progress and partake of the tire sur la niege (making your own maple taffy in the snow), but throughout the year you can enjoy a tour, horse rides and hikes in a tranquil setting just 30 minutes outside Montréal. Meals include homemade sausages and ham with maple syrup, pea soup and fava beas with bacon.
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La Chronique
99, rue Laurier Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T 2N6 · 514-271-3095
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Multiple-award winning La Chronique is a standout by any standard. Chef Marc de Canck's interpretation of New American market cuisine incorporates regional ingredients with exotic, global flavors – with fabulous results. Duck confit ravioli, pot au feu, veal filet with morels, and red tuna tartare are just some of the possibilities, and guests can choose a multi-course tasting menu, the three-course prix fixe option, or order from the a la carte menu. De Canck has extensive experience as a pastry chef, so do not pass up dessert!
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Despite its rustic-sounding name, this widely praised restaurant is stylish and clubby, with ample amounts of dark wood and leather upholstery. Indeed, there's not a stuffed grizzly or mounted sturgeon in sight. The menu, however, features an abundance of game and fish, in sometimes wacky-sounding presentations that never fail to impress critics and foodies alike. Try scallops with fennel purée and lemon emulsion, or seared bison with physalis, cashews and chocolate. Desserts are beautiful and worth every calorie.
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Still going strong since 1932, this unassuming tavern/restaurant across the river from downtown Montréal specialized in simple steak and seafood dishes served up in generous portions. The cold lobster is a must and there are surprisingly fresh seasonal vegetable sides like creamed turnips. Try the interesting selection of local brews to wash it down. Save room for dessert like the pudding chomeur covered in brown sugar syrup or a thick slice of pie.
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Step back in time to Québec of old at this sugar shack extraordinaire that has the distinction of being an official heritage site. Located in the picturesque mountains between Montréal and Ottowa, the sprawling farm has a fieldstone cabin, barns and a general store. Hayrides and guided tours help orient visitors to the history of maple production after which they are invited to pull up a chair at one of the long tables and indulge their tastes for all things syrup and savory. All-you-can-eat portions of Canadian Bacon, Mountaineers Pea Soup, meat or sugar pies. When the meal is done, join the entertainment with traditional folk songs.
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Toqué!
900, Pl Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B2 · 514-499-2084
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One of the city's most celebrated restaurants, Toqué! is roundly applauded for its wonderful cuisine, spectacular presentation and unpretentious appeal. The contemporary French-Canadian menu capitalizes on fresh local ingredients and masterfully combines herbs and seasonings. Absolutely delectable main courses include roasted duck magret, grilled venison, roasted saddle and leg of rabbit, and pan-seared sea bass. Other options include foie gras, scallops and veal, and there are nightly specials as well.
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