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In Manicouagan, fish and seafood are obviously the culinary specialties
of the region, but on top of these you can also taste uncommon products
or products that are rarely seen on
the menu, such as sea urchin, just to name one. Game from the regional
forests is also part
of the feast, and the chefrestaurateurs of Le Québec maritime never
stop recreating a gastronomy that is inspired by all the local resources.
Thus, the Aboriginal contribution
greatly diversifies dishes that are always evolving. Finally, with over
fifty restaurants on
its territory, do not be surprised to find international cuisine according
to the taste of
the day.
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Fine Dining, North Shore Style
With a rocky, forested coastline stretching for hundreds of kilometres,
the region is a cornucopia of foodstuffs gathered in the woods or caught
in the sea. Innu (formerly Montagnais) culture adds an exotic touch to
traditional Québécois dishes. Local specialities are incorporating
a greater range of products, including cranberries and lamb. Long-standing
North Shore favourites such as cod, crab and shrimp are making way for
coral scallops, sea urchins, Stimpson's surfclams and whelk. Small wild
berries common to the area, like Northern cranberries and cloudberries,
are enhancing many a new culinary masterpiece.
The friendly, relaxed atmosphere of Manicouagan inns and restaurants
will make you feel right at home. Savour a delightful meal and experience
life as it was on the North Shore in the good old days.
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Agrifood circuit – Goûtez
la route des Baleine
The regional cuisine of Côte-Nord is now featured under the theme
Goûtez la route des Baleines(taste the Whale Route) and its logo
depicting a whale in a chef’s hat. This logo certifies that you
can find typical Côte-Nord products in that establishment. Originally,
the theme Goûtez la route des Baleines is a joint initiative of
the Association touristique de Manicouagan and the Société
Régionale des Chefs. The project aims at showcasing the region’s
agrifood products. It was launched in spring 2002 with the publication
of a cookbook featuring typical recipes from towns and villages of the
Côte-Nord. Several restaurateurs and producers are supporting
this theme and are developing typical Côte-Nord products, since
the Côte-Nord regional cuisine has so much to offer. Obtain the
cookbook Goûtez la route des Baleines and enjoy over and over
the succulent taste of the Manicouagan.
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