This morning we were greeted by snowfall and sleet. A good day for sleeping in. So instead of going to the Christmas markets, we decided to explore the gastronomic treasure that Old Quebec offers. We started our day with a leisurely breakfast at the La Sagamite Restaurant. This restaurant features indigenous recipes used for many centuries by the Huron-Wendat people. Their home is in Wendake. Sagamit the name of their soup, consisting of venison, squash, corn, and red beans. For my breakfast I had the Canard(duck) with eggs. Linda had the breakfast pizza and Amanda and Harry had omelets. Breakfast here was not only a good meal, but a lesson in the history and culture of the Wendat tribe.
For dinner we ate at the aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant. This restaurant is located in the Maison Jacquet , one of the largest houses in upper-town in its day. It was built in 1675. Their menu consisted of a wide variety of French dishes. I had escargot, a seafood platter with lobster, shrimp and scallops. Linda and Harry had the Beef Wellington, and Amanda had the Poutine of Beef tenderloin. Linda and Amanda had Cream of Mushroom and Turnip soup and Harry had escargot. We all had Maple Bread Pudding for dessert.
Both restaurants were exceptional, not only in their food, but also in their customer service. Certainly a great travel experience.
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| beautiful Christmas tree array |
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| aux Anciens Canadiens |
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| out building of le Chateau |
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| Beef Wellington |
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| Cream of Mushroom and Turnip Soup |
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| Maple Bread Pudding |
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| Poutine of Beef |
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| Seafood Platter |
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