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Fast delivery: Italian restaurants in Montreal and Ashton remains 100% meat despite the arrival of vegetal gastronomy

Fast delivery: Italian restaurants in Montreal and Ashton remains 100% meat despite the arrival of vegetal gastronomy

Here is a quick delivery of a trio of news about Quebec's restaurant industry:

First, Italian restaurants have been popular for a long time. History and culture often remind us of the connection between our two cultures. And it's more than pizza or a recipe for spaghetti sauce! That's why we suggest you visit one of these two restaurants during your next stay in Montreal: Bistro Barcola and Bis. The first establishment welcomes you in an atmosphere without fuss and flafla and a cuisine that is off the beaten path while the second is a model to follow for all restaurateurs, hospitality service through the flawless products.

Then, although fashion is more and more vegan, we will return later, the famous chain Ashton of the region of Quebec is not ready to enter the dance anytime soon. The restaurant will not offer a meatless burger, although the competition has begun to offer some. Why? Simply because the owner, Ashton Leblond, does not like the taste of the veggie dumpling. We must not forget that the slogan is "Just fresh, just true". That is said!

The opinion of Mr. Leblond is obviously not shared by everyone! On the contrary, vegetable gastronomy is one more breakthrough on the island of Montreal. The number of restaurants offering dishes without any animal products has increased in recent months. The result? A more diversified, tasty and generous offer than ever. Consumers adhering to this type of food is on the rise, so it is normal that chefs push their creativity further and seek to offer more technical dishes.

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