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Véronique Rivest in 2012 won the title of Best Sommelier of Canada

Véronique Rivest in 2012 won the title of Best Sommelier of Canada

After two days of trial, the sommelier from Gatineau did not contain his joy. She finished first in front of the Will Predhomme Ontario, Ontario's best sommelier in 2012, before the Quebec Elyse Lambert, holds the title of Best Sommelier of the Americas in 2009. Véronique Rivest is a sommelier and wine columnist in Le Droit and CBC Radio in Ottawa. She also writes for several magazines and participated in numerous television shows and radio. Veronique won the title of Best Sommelier of Canada in 2006 and 2012, and represented Canada at the Best Sommelier of the World 2010. She was named Woman of Wine 2007 in Paris.

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L'Entre Gens of St-Bruno finally reopened!

L'Entre Gens of St-Bruno finally reopened!

Since September 17, 2025, Restaurant L'Entre Gens in St-Bruno has reopened its doors. Let’s recall that the restaurant, then managed by [...]

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The Abbatiello Group acquires L’Oeufrier breakfast chain

The Abbatiello Group acquires L’Oeufrier breakfast chain

Already well known in the restaurant world with Pizza Salvatoré and their more recent acquisitions such as Jack le Coq, Topla! and Crèmerie [...]

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Ashton acquires Le Roy Jucep in Drummondville

Ashton acquires Le Roy Jucep in Drummondville

At Groupe Ashton, co-owners Emily Adam and Jean-Christophe Lirette have been at the helm for only two years, and during that time, they have [...]

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Fast delivery: Ashton, Batifol and finally a restaurant in the village!

Fast delivery: Ashton, Batifol and finally a restaurant in the village!

It’s a well-known fact that every city has its most famous restaurant. In Quebec, it's the Ashton and we have news on the owners' projects. [...]

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Editorials to read

Sex ... at the table!

Sex ... at the table!

Sex and restoration do they mix? Some restaurateurs believe so. We find them distasteful or amusing, several restaurants [...]

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Thematic restaurants in Quebec: the origins behind the concept

Thematic restaurants in Quebec: the origins behind the concept

Remember the presence of Planet Hollywood in Montreal? This theme restaurant, which opened its doors in July 1998 on St. [...]

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Which restaurant to choose after visiting the Cosmodome?

Which restaurant to choose after visiting the Cosmodome?

Looking for an activity to do with the family while you are in Laval? Why not visit the Cosmodome? Here, visitors are [...]

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