Hortus Epicerie brings the Bistro Hortus garden-to-table freshness to takeout, offering signature, locally sourced products and lacto-fermented specialties such as mushrooms, carrot-ginger, radish sauerkraut and more, with plans for online ordering and home delivery this autumn.
L'Atelier Tartares & Cocktails celebrated its 10th anniversary in Quebec City with a festive philanthropic party featuring circus acts and The Flips, unveiling a summer menu and raising $21,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada; a fall revamp of the ground floor will enhance seating and lighting.
Quebec City features a vibrant burger scene with local ingredients and creative takes from spots like Les Trois Garcons, Chez Victor, La Belle et La Boeuf, Le Chic Shack, and Galway Pub. From gourmet classics to veggie and Beyond Meat options, reserve online and find your perfect burger today.
Chez Boulay marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating Nordic cuisine with a Quebecois accent that blends boreal abundance, terroir quality and French technique. In two years, 5.2 t sea buckthorn, 1050 L vinegar, 4 t maple syrup and 1500 lb tomatoes from local producers, plus support for 14 causes and $23,789.50 raised.
Cheese Week 2022 in Quebec City runs May 2-8, presented by RestoQuebec in partnership with Libro, inviting foodies to savor dishes like Grilled Cheese, Mac'n Cheese, pizzas and other surprises, with a list of participating restaurants and sample recipes at www.lacheeseweek.ca.
Discover the best sugar shacks within an hour of Quebec City, many offering dine-in and take-out with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus. Reserve early for groups, explore Ma Cabane à la Maison pick-up options, and enjoy iconic spots like La Sucrerie Blouin, La Bûche, and Érablière du Lac-Beauport.
Discover Quebec City's best poutines, from classics to original twists, with spots like La Poutinerie, Frites Alors, La Souche, Poutineville, Chez Pierrot and more, featuring customizable toppings, on-site fries, vegan options, seasonal specials, and plenty of cheese curds.
RestoQuebec celebrates 10 years and is now led by Jean-Sébastien Pothier, expanding Quebec City's premier restaurant guide. The site offers hyper-personalized search, blogs, events, and restojobs, with plans for prepaid reservations and exclusive discovery menus with local restaurateurs.
Quebec Robotik introduces autonomous robots to fight COVID-19 and labor shortages: Puductor 2 disinfects with dry fog and UV-C, sterilizing 360 degrees and reaching porous surfaces in 20-30 minutes; BellaBot handles contactless delivery and guest guidance with interactive lighting and up to 24 hours of autonomy, AI-powered optimization.
Explore Quebec City's Time des sucres, a maple celebration from mid-March to late April, with limited menus at TOPLA!, Louise Taverne & Bar à vin, Laurie Raphael, La Serre and La Bûche, featuring house pea soup with maple, a maple verrine dessert, lunch menus (3- and 5-course) and a vegan lunch box.
Ten years ago, Jean-Sébastien Pothier and Karl Boulanger created a restaurant guide, Tonresto.ca. Four years later it evolved into RestoQuébec.ca, and meeting rivals RestoMontréal.ca led to a shared booking tool called Libro. This year revenue tripled as new features continue to expand.
Explore festive nostalgia as Montreal restaurants reinterpret family Christmas favorites. From Là Là, with its warm ambiance and comfort dishes, to the Diner St-Sauveur's heirloom pâté and grandpa's ragoût, and La Bûche's cozy, reimagined classics, these spots warm the soul with heart and tradition.
Healthy dining in Quebec City offers fresh, plant-forward options: Bols et Poke serves poke bowls and smoothies; Tonic Resto Bar features salads and stir-fries with group delivery; Copper Branch brings vegan burgers, wraps and poutine to Place Laurier; Le Soixante 5 offers 100% vegan, homemade dishes and weekend brunch in Vieux-Lévis.
Entre-Cote Riverin Saint-Romuald is the South Shore's only bring-your-own-wine steakhouse, offering CAB-certified Angus beef, Wagyu, burgers, poutines and fresh pastas in a 4451 sq ft, 165-seat venue with a summer terrace, free indoor parking, group-friendly and open Tue-Sat.
Quebec City's Burger Week adapts to the pandemic with safety measures, limited seating, and new dining layouts, while keeping the 12$ price and donating 1$ per burger to Moisson Québec. Reserve via Libro to secure a table and enjoy original burgers at over 50 venues with masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing.
RestoQuébec's Poutine Week attracts thousands of foodies to try signature poutines across Canada; chefs plan from October, source ingredients, and prep staff for peak demand, boosting restaurant visibility and revenue. A $1 donation per poutine supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, last year exceeding $74k.
Les Mordus brasserie opens in Old Quebec's Hotel Clarendon, a 125-seat maritime venue with an inventive seafood menu. Jacques Gauthier, Martine Plante and Emmanuelle Villa bring the project, while Chef Stephane Racine serves bold octopus and eel dishes, cod and veggie options, paired with Quebec wines and Archibald and Pit Caribou on tap.
Discover three lesser-known brunch spots in Québec City that rival the big names: Chez Louise tavern & bar à vin pairs elegant, handmade dishes with weekend brunch; MC Lounge at Château Bonne Entente serves a festive brunch with a bottomless bar and crêpes; La Baraque Gourmande offers generous, creative plates in a warm setting.