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


In the heart of Shawinigan, the Saint-Mo changes owners! David Rouette, already at the helm of the kitchen for 18 months, and Stéphanie Barrette, manager of the establishment for six years, are on the ground known as new owners. The two partners believe that they can continue to satisfy the customers of this renowned establishment located in one of the busiest areas of the city. The menu should stay the same, just like the decor.

A third branch of the Irish pub Le Trèfle has just opened in Limoilou. One of the six co-owners is comedian Rémi-Pierre Paquin. The objective of this new address is to create a neighborhood tavern atmosphere as is the case in Europe, especially in Ireland. The menu is more enticing than a traditional pub menu, although there are fish & chips and Irish stew. For beer lovers, the target audience, Clover offers 32 kinds of draft beer, whiskeys, bourbons, scotches, wines and cocktails!

A featured couple from a South Korean reality show is touring Quebec City and their trip will be presented over the coming months in this country. This is a second production from South Korea, which makes Quebec City a popular tourist destination for South Koreans. The figures do not lie, according to officials at the Quebec City Tourism Board: a 60% increase in visitors from South Korea. The couple made stops at restaurants such as Pied Bleu, Sesame, Bistro L'Orygine and La Bûche.