Our new edition of Fast Delivery contains three main ingredients that will make you happy. First, we will give you the details on a special weekend that will take place at the Carnaval de Québec. Next, we will introduce you to the new branch of the India Rosa restaurant which has just opened its doors in Montreal. Finally, we will explore the issue of street trucks, which is causing talk in Magog.
So let's start with the Bulles Whiskey & Gastronomie festival, whose main event will be held on February 3 and 4 at the new Quai 30 Cruise Terminal, in the Old Port of Quebec. This event was created in 2015 and is held during the Carnaval de Québec.
It offers tastings of more than 350 bubbles, spirits, signature dishes and cocktails, commented by chefs, mixologists and industry experts. This is a sold-out event and 4,000 festival-goers are expected.
In addition, from February 5 to 12, gourmet events will take place in restaurants and pubs in downtown Quebec. There will be “4 hands” evenings where guest mixologists will create unusual cocktail pairings to marry the menus of the chefs.
Moreover, a thematic “Bacon & Bourbon” brunch will be organised. Master classes featuring products from Quebec and international distilleries will take place in several establishments, accompanied by themed bites.
Let's continue with this good news about the India Rosa restaurant, popular on Mont-Royal Avenue, which has just opened a second address in the Griffintown district. This one is larger and more chic, ideal for meeting up with friends and savoring Indian dishes. The building is enhanced with materials such as wood and concrete. Guests can also enjoy the ambiance of a DJ every night of the week. The fusion-Indian brunch that made India Rosa famous is also served on Saturdays and Sundays. It is also possible to take advantage of a “Tapas & Cocktails” formula with a choice of 18 tapas and a varied menu of 50 cocktails.
Let's finish with the restaurateurs of Magog who united to ask the city to prohibit access to itinerant food trucks that do not have a permanent place of business in the municipality. They are already banned in the city center, but are tolerated in the main tourist events in the region. Restaurant owners complain that street trucks make money off their backs without paying taxes, permits or fixed fees. They are asking the city to review the current regulatory criteria for food trucks. They are ready to work with elected officials to reach a consensus that satisfies all parties.
For their part, Magog's elected officials will review the rules governing food trucks following a petition signed by 57 local restaurant owners. Magog Mayor Nathalie Pelletier said they will review the current rules and look at what is being done elsewhere before making a decision. The mayor said they didn't want to harm local restaurateurs. She also stressed the importance of providing food options for local events, especially for families. A file to follow!
