The action is not lacking in the world of restaurants in Quebec! Again, many new features have been announced recently. Below, let's get started with an overview!
First, Le Cochon Dingue, a French restaurant with a Québécois accent, opened its doors in the Hôtel Le Concorde Québec. This is the sixth establishment of the brand, which plans to open others in the coming months. According to the CEO of the Restos Plaisirs group, owner of Cochon Dingue, this opening is not important before the expansion of the brand in Montreal. The restaurant has 150 seats in a bright dining room and a 60-seat terrace open in summer. The restaurant's design was created by the firm LemayMichaud to harmonize with the hotel. Restos Plaisirs is now a member of the Grandio Group, which has 60 establishments and more than 4,500 employees in Quebec, to allow the company to expand.
Also in the Quebec region, the Boustan restaurant chain recently opened its third establishment there. This is the chain's 58th branch in the province. This one, located in Sainte-Foy, offers a menu inspired by Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Customers can enjoy shawarmas, pitas, falafel plates and more here from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Then, take a few lines to mark an anniversary, that of the restaurant Michelangelo, located in Quebec, and founded in 1973 by Nicolas Cortina. The restaurant's mission is to offer authentic Italian recipes and high quality ingredients. Nicolas Cortina, originally from Italy, moved to Quebec at the age of 20 and fell in love with the city. He started working in the restaurant industry and eventually opened his own restaurant, Michelangelo, named after the famous Italian sculptor and painter.
The restaurant's original location was in the city center, but in 1993 it moved to its current location, an architect-designed building that includes a dining room, lounge, private bedrooms and a wine cellar. Today, the 75-year-old founder continues to oversee the restaurant and has no plans to retire yet. He credits the restaurant's longevity with the love customers have for the establishment.
Finally, Valentina Café, a café-boutique located in Montreal, presented a new machine capable of printing designs, messages and logos on the milk froth of the cafés. The owners, Alison Sanchez and Rene Davila, want to change the customer experience by offering personalized artistic creation. Customers can use this technology for an additional $1 per cup. The cafe also partners with a local roaster to offer slow-roasted blends and uses fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican recipes for its menu, reflecting the owners' Mexican roots. Opening this café-boutique was Alison and René's dream since school which finally came true in 2021.
