This new edition of Rapid Delivery offers you a summary of the meeting of the new “boss” of Le Clocher penché with the daily Le Soleil, a look back at the saga of tips in Quebec restaurants and the opening of the new Ô Quai Des Brasseurs.
First, meet Joël Pelletier, new chef at Le Clocher Penché restaurant in Quebec City. He is back in his native district to take up the challenge of continuing the youthful momentum of the renowned restaurant. Despite initial doubts, he quickly got his bearings and enjoyed the dynamic atmosphere of the Leaning Clocher. Having worked at La Planque and other renowned restaurants, he finds integration into this renowned establishment stimulating for his professional development.
Pelletier's arrival coincides with changes, including recent renovations and the addition of a new sommelier. His goal is to bring his personal touch to the Clocher's cuisine without revolutionizing everything. His culinary influences, French and Quebec, push him towards a more "pure and simple" cuisine with quality ingredients. It values the work of noble products and avoids hiding them behind superfluous elements.
Also, adding a tip to the shopping bill raises questions among consumers, particularly in Drummondville, where many merchants add this option when making payments. Some customers find these practices exaggerated and disturbing, especially in fast food outlets where interaction is limited.
Suggested tips, sometimes high, for services at the take-out counter raise questions about their justification. Customers question the appropriateness of asking for a tip in situations where the service is not personalized.
They want clear and transparent rules regarding tipping policies, especially for tipped employees and hourly paid employees. Transparency and understanding of tipping policies are considered essential for customers to make informed choices.
Finally, after two years of discussions to make the project a reality, the Ô Quai Des Brasseurs restaurant opened at the Grand-Mère marina with 350 seats. Co-owner Benoit Girard is enthusiastic about attracting visitors year-round, including boaters in the summer and snowmobilers in the winter. The restaurant has hired mostly local employees, with 90% of new employees coming from or near Shawinigan. The mayor of Shawinigan, Michel Angers, supports this initiative, aligning himself with the redevelopment projects of the Parc des Papetiers along the Saint-Maurice. Events in collaboration with local partners are also planned to enliven the marina of Grand-Mère.
