This new edition of Fast delivery offers you an overview of the most recent survey on Quebec poutines, which puts Benny&Co. in the front, announces the return of the Square Dominion Tavern and tells you about an American restaurant that now charges fees if your children are too rowdy at the table!
First, according to a recent survey by the Léger firm, it’s Benny&Co’s roast chicken poutine. which is the favorite of families with children in Quebec. Although St-Hubert's poutine is ahead of it in popularity, only 25% of Quebecers have tried Benny&Co.'s, leaving an opportunity for 75% of them to discover it. The chain attributes its delicious poutine to the choice of quality ingredients and its exclusive cooking technique. To promote its roast chicken poutine, Benny&Co. offers more than 400 poutine choices on the menu, with various protein options, sauces and toppings until December 4, 2023. In addition, the chain is committed to using quality local products and now offers its Benny&Co BBQ sauce. spicy in certain stores in Quebec. Benny&Co. is the largest family-owned rotisserie chain in Quebec, with 78 restaurants serving several regions of the province.
Survey Highlights
- 49% of Quebecers have tasted at least one roast chicken poutine;
- The Quebec family rotisserie chain Benny&Co. offers the best roast chicken poutine according to those who have already tasted it (47%);
- Families with children are significantly more likely to have Benny&Co's roast chicken poutine as their number one choice. (25%);
- The important attributes of a good roast chicken poutine: the quality of the protein (53%), the sauce (44%), followed by the fries (33%).
- The Omnibus Survey was conducted online by Léger among 1,011 Quebecers aged 18 or over, from October 6 to 9, 2023. The data was pre-weighted according to gender, age, region, education, mother tongue and the presence of children in the household so that the sample is representative of the study population. The total results can thus be extrapolated to the entire Quebec adult population.
Then, iconic restaurant La Taverne Square Dominion in Montreal reopened in October, sparking excitement among foodies after closing in 2022. The new concept, named Bar Dominion, is now led by Andrew Whibley and chef Pablo Rojas, with a more relaxed atmosphere and extended hours. The menu always emphasizes cocktails, seafood and snacks for 4 to 7. Taverne Square Dominion had been widely praised for its nostalgic atmosphere and its menu signed by chef Éric Dupuis. The owners also manage other successful establishments in Montreal, including Bar Henrietta and Taverne Atlantic.
Ultimately, a restaurant in Georgia drew strong backlash on social media for adding extra fees for adults deemed "unable to parent." One customer testified that the owner charged him an extra $50 due to his child's behavior, leading to a bad review on Tripadvisor. Toccoa Riverside in Georgia was criticized for listing the surcharge on its menu, although the amount was not specified. Internet users questioned the arbitrary nature of this surcharge and expressed their disagreement with its legitimacy.
