The restaurant Les Enfants terribles d'Outremont recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and, for the occasion, host Alexandra Diaz tells us about her meeting with the owner. In Alma, the 20th anniversary of the Café du Clocher is celebrated with special activities throughout the year. Finally, discover with us the best smash burgers in Quebec!
Let's start with the 15th anniversary of Les Enfants terribles restaurant in Outremont and Francine Brûlé, an exceptional restaurateur. His life is worthy of a biography, with an impressive success in the field of fashion for 35 years before embarking on the restoration at the age of 53. Despite the challenges and crisis management during the pandemic, she plans to take on new challenges, such as getting into the grocery store.
Francine is distinguished by her passion, her hard work and her desire to please her clients. She stresses the importance of teaching her teams to focus on customer satisfaction rather than revenue. Les Enfants Terribles offers a warm and family experience, with simple and comforting cuisine.
The restaurant is considered an extension of the home, offering delicious family meals, making it a great venue for special celebrations. Francine Brûlé embodies the pleasure of cooking and eating, and Les Enfants terribles is a celebration of this philosophy of life.
In Alma, the Café du Clocher celebrates its 20th anniversary and invites everyone to participate. Renowned Alma chef Hugues Dufour, now a resident of New York, will be on hand to create dishes in honor of this Alma emblem. The Café du clocher considers this anniversary as an important opportunity to thank its loyal customers, who have supported them for 20 years. Other activities are also planned to celebrate this anniversary throughout the year.
Finally, here is a selection of the best places to taste excellent smash burgers in Quebec, according to Tommy Dion. These addresses offer a variety of choices to satisfy all smash burger preferences, whether classic, gourmet, vegan or otherwise. Take advantage of these places to savor these culinary delights!
THE HAMBURGER: This address offers what is perhaps the best smash burger in Quebec, thanks to its simplicity, the freshness of the ingredients, the consistency and a perfect ratio of elements. The burger is light, juicy and rich in flavor.
DOUBLE'S LATE NIGHT: This new establishment offers a Michigan-style burger smash, accompanied by a dive bar atmosphere, with pool tables, televisions showing sporting events and a well-stocked bar. A unique experience in the city.
CHEZ SIMON CANTINE URBAINE: Chez Simon's "signature smash" is a gourmet experience, garnished with capicollo, American cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and homemade sauce. For lovers of gluttony, it is a must.
MISS INÈS: This chef-owner offers complex and thoughtful burgers, like the truffle burger with caramelized mushrooms, bacon, cheddar and three meatballs. The burgers come with mashed potato and maple flake bread.
HOLY BURGERS: This fast food concept brings the smash burger to the region, with simple and gourmet creations. The burger crisps slightly, melts in the mouth and comes with a homemade barbecue spice sauce.
EAT IN MY HOOD: Inspired by the American chain In-N-Out Burger, this snack shares the first place for the best smash burger in Quebec. The burgers are the result of three years of testing to achieve perfection.
BVRGER: For lovers of vegan burgers, Bvrger offers original and decadent options, such as the "Mac'Greb" with garlic harissa, fried zucchini and pickled apricots in mint tea.