Gourmet destinations to ring in the spring
Oh, how I’ve waited impatiently for this time of year! Haven’t you? Nature’s waking up, ready to seduce you with fresh, inventive cuisine in the heart of the Outaouais. From sunny patios and luxurious restaurants to small coffee breaks and sports outings, each bite brings you into the ever-changing spirit of the season. Good food: there’s no better way to cheer up! “You’re not yourself when you’re hungry,” so here are some ideas to make the most of spring and its gourmet pleasures.
FRESHNESS IS ON THE MENU
Enjoy meals featuring the freshest local products and let yourself be inspired by the balance between gourmet cuisine and nature in full bloom.
SUNNY DAYS ON PATIOS
Who says you need to wait for summer to eat outside? With a light coat, you can enjoy the region’s most beautiful patios while sipping colourful cocktails and eating delicious dishes as summer approaches. Spring is a sign that warmer weather is on the way and gives a fine taste of the hours of fun to be had chatting with family and friends.
THE ART OF COFFEE BREAKS
Can you already smell the coffee and pastries that herald the start of a beautiful spring day? Take some time for yourself in the little local cafés that’ll welcome you with open arms. Who knows, maybe you’ll make friends with the professionals and learn how to be a real barista yourself!
WHERE SPORTS THRIVE
Spring in sports mode! Restaurants in the Outaouais transform into sanctuaries for great sports action. Big screens will show the most eagerly awaited matches and emotions will run high. Between tasty bites and refreshments, bonds are forged, rivalries awakened and memories made.
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
If you only swear by vegetarian and vegan restaurants, you’ll find a fine selection of unique dishes, such as the famous cupcakes with a plant-based “buttercream” frosting at Pastel & Coco or the Buffalo Mac N “Cheese” with homemade vegan cheese and the tofu fried chicken from Astoria. The Moca Loca Café also offers a variety of sandwiches like the vegan chickpea wrap and herbivore panini. Sometimes, you need choices!
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Do you have a super sweet tooth? You’ll fall in love with the restaurants offering a brunch menu or even some sweets and pastries made in the region with love. How can you resist? Bon appétit!
