Rue Street, Quebec City
Rue Street, Quebec Cityphoto by Tony Webster under CC BY 2.0

Andrew Zimmern Quebec City: All Of The Restaurants Picked On Delicious Destinations

In Bizarre Foods Quebec City, part of the Delicious Destinations series featuring Andrew Zimmern, the host and his crew visited numerous restaurants in the city, showcasing a variety of unique and delicious dishes. Here is a convenient list of all the addresses and dishes highlighted in this exciting exploration of Quebec City’s food scene.

DISH – Poutine – Delicious destinations Quebec City with Andrew Zimmern

WHAT IS IT? –

Poutine is a dish that originated in the province of Quebec, in Canada. It is made of french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.

WHERE TO GET IT

Le Chic Shack

15 Rue du Fort, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3W9, Canada (Formerly Restaurant Gambrinus)

https://goo.gl/maps/9q75ETPG8zfkTeHr9

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DISH – Tourtiere

WHAT IS IT? –

Tourtiere is a double crusted pie baked until golden brown with a filling of ground beef, pork and chicken meats mixed with vegetables and spices. It is also commonly called “meat pie”.

WHERE TO GET IT –

Restaurant Lala

303 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 3W6, Canada

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

DISH – Arctic Char – Delicious destinations Quebec City with Andrew Zimmern

WHAT IS IT? –

A fried Arctic Char fillet with thin bread slice as the crust served with vegetable salad toppings and a broth.

WHERE TO GET IT

Le Cafe Du Clocher Penche

203 Rue Saint-Joseph Est, Québec, QC G1K 3B1, Canada

https://goo.gl/maps/kp8DGbGYiNLv7fMW6

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DISH – Red Deer

WHAT IS IT?

A slice of the tender seasoned red deer roasted at the right temperature to maintain its moisture and then pan-fried with butter. The dish may include a puree made of mashed squash with butter and cream.

NOTES

Located in: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

WHERE TO GET IT

Le Champlain Restaurant

1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada

https://goo.gl/maps/DjdEJQLKcd9Z3mWw6

DISH – Pâté Chinois

WHAT IS IT?

It directly translates to “Chinese Pie”, and its origins are uncertain. It is a pie with three-layered filling – ground beef, creamed corn and mashed potato.

WHERE TO GET IT

La Cuisine

205 Rue Saint-Vallier E, Québec, QC G1K 3P2, Canada

https://goo.gl/maps/WEVdd24ty1h1NqTo9

DISH – Maple Taffy – Delicious Destinations Bizarre Foods Quebec City

WHAT IS IT?

Called “tire” in French because of its texture – when it hardens on ice, it becomes pliable and can be “pulled” to achieve long strands. Maple syrup is reduced and then poured on snow. Consumers roll the gooey stuff onto a Popsicle stick and ready for consumption.

WHERE TO GET IT

La Buche

49 Rue Saint Louis, Québec, QC G1R 3Z2, Canada

https://goo.gl/maps/1zPL3EfMRMdqckZy7

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