JC Poirier: The Quebec He Brought West
Chef JC Poirier brings classic French technique and Québécois soul to St. Lawrence, his Michelin-starred restaurant, and Chez Céline.
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Chez Céline: the neighbourhood bistro where the St. Lawrence team lets loose
Chez Céline, opened in 2025 on Fraser Street, is the bistro born of the St. Lawrence team : JC Poirier, Margaux Herder and David Lawson.
Peace and Culture Coffee: a hidden café in Strathcona
Tucked inside a courtyard, Peace and Culture Coffee pairs classic specialty coffee with inventive signature coffee drinks.
St. Lawrence: Québec served as a region of France, in Vancouver
St. Lawrence is Vancouver's only Québécois restaurant. JC Poirier serves a cuisine he sums up in one line: treat Québec as a region of France.
Nui: A Korean Chef’s Tribute to Family on Main Street
At Nui on Vancouver's Main Street, % gomtang anchors a menu of shareable Korean plates, natural wine, soju and gochujang margaritas.
Dachi: the korean inspired farm-to-table East Van
In Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver, Dachi boasts a farm-to-table menu and pours an award-winning wine and sake list you discuss rather than read.
Bread Culture: a neighbourhood bakery in Dunbar
In Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood, Bread Culture bakes its bread, croissants and baguette sandwiches in house every day.
Chocolate-pinoli cookie recipe by Marc-Olivier Frappier of Vin Mon Lapin
Today we're sharing with you the gourmet recipe for chocolate-pinoli biscuits from Marc-Olivier Frappier, chef/co-proprietor of Vin Mon Lapin.
Lists
Gourmet Orchards Where to Go Apple Picking
It's apple season! Here's our list of orchards worth the trip for apple picking.
A Gourmet Road Trip in the Beauce: Our Suggestions
You're in the Beauce and looking for where to eat? In collaboration with Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches, here are our recommendations.
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A Food Lover’s Road Trip Through Lotbinière: Our Suggestions
In collaboration with Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches, here are the addresses we loved during our road trip through Lotbinière.
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The Best Addresses in the Eastern Townships
Discover the best addresses in the Eastern Townships, just an hour from Montreal, for an unforgettable getaway blending nature and Québécois charm.
Interviews
JC Poirier: The Quebec He Brought West
Chef JC Poirier brings classic French technique and Québécois soul to St. Lawrence, his Michelin-starred restaurant, and Chez Céline.
Fiodar Huminski: Montréal Pizza on Top of the World
Meet Fiodar Huminski, executive chef of Pizzeria Locali and champion of international pizza competitions
Marc-André Jetté and Mila Rishkova: a success story in both love and business
Partners in life and in business, Mila Rishkova and Marc-André Jetté have quietly built one of Montréal’s most remarkable success stories in the restaurant industry.
Maxime Gagné: The Art of Passing It On
Here's our profile of Maxime Gagné of Mitch Déli, who's trained more than 2,000 cooks in Montreal.
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Coulson Armstrong : TOP CHEF’s Canada winner
Read exclusive profiles of chefs, restaurateurs, and businesses in Montréal and across Québec : Coulson Armstrong.
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Zach Kolomeir and Carmelina Imola: Montreal Heart, Toronto Soul
Read exclusive profiles on chefs, restaurateurs, and businesses in Montreal and across Quebec: Zach Kolomeir and Carmelina Imola.
David Schwartz: From Cantonese Cravings to Deli Soul : A Culinary Journey Full Circle
David Schwartz never set out to build one of Toronto’s most talked-about restaurant groups : learn more about him !