Pascal the Baker
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“We have 25 kinds of bread, but around a hundred products in all,” explains Charlie Tribouillard, pastry chef at Pascal le Boulanger. We also have homemade jams, fifteen kinds of sorbets and ice creams. For the pastry, we try to change regularly, we add a pastry item every two or three months, the same goes for the cakes that we replace as we go along. »
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“We try to do our best to bring French recipes while using the Quebec identity,” says Charlie Tribouillard. A good part of our flour comes to us from the Moulins de Charlevoix, but also directly from France, because the quality of the glutens is superior there due to the less harsh winters. »
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Employees at Pascal le Boulanger are also trained to advise customers, in particular by offering them the best bread to accompany the meal. “We will choose according to the flour used, because they all have a particular taste and a particular use, maintains Charlie Tribouillard. Whether to go with foie gras or cheese, we will advise you. »
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In addition to the local clientele, there are some 2,000 visitors who rent the popular Chalets Alpins de Stoneham at any time, making Pascal le Boulanger one of the most popular stops in the region. “There are a lot of tourists, because our bakery is still very well known, particularly in the French-speaking world,” says Charlie Tribouillard.
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The northern crown of Quebec also has its own baker, because here, everyone swears by the bread of Pascal Chazal. Not surprising to learn that there was an outcry here when we considered selling the jewel of Stoneham to Première Moisson. In fact, Pascal has instead offered himself a new branch in Saint-Sauveur, in the Laurentians – there is also a boutique in Lac-Beauport. Baker in Lyon before emigrating to Quebec in 2009, Pascal Chazal offers a hundred varieties of breads, pastries and pastries. “There are people who are here for skiing and who take everything from A to Z, be it quiches, sandwiches, dessert, croissants for breakfast, says Charlie Tribouillard, pastry chef and production manager . We are able to supply everyone. »
La Souche Microbrewery
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The dining room of the La Souche microbrewery bistro in Stoneham can accommodate 140 customers – we add as many on the terrace in the summer. It offers a menu that differs from the original branch in the Limoilou district: “The veggie sandwich is more popular here, underlines co-owner Olivier Giguère. The slates also allow us to test new dishes. We try to source locally. For example, we have a large back garden, which provides us with fresh vegetables during the summer. »
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Olivier Giguère and Antoine Bernatchez in front of the facilities at the La Souche plant in Stoneham, which currently has a brewing capacity of 11,000 hectoliters per year. “We have enough space to add equipment that would allow us to increase to 17,000 hectoliters, if necessary,” says Antoine Bernatchez.
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The famous poutine with lumberjack balls is a must at La Souche. “We created it for Poutine Week in 2015, and we won the contest for the Quebec City region,” recalls Olivier Giguère. It’s breaded and fried cheese curds. They are added to the poutine with a beer sauce with a nice bitterness, a good well-balanced sauce. It’s like become our classic; if you ever come to La Souche, you have to taste it. »
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There are 18 cask lines at the La Souche bistro in Stoneham, almost all tapped to different varieties than those offered at the Limoilou pub, which offers more experimental brews. “At all times, there are 30 to 35 different beers offered in all in our two establishments,” says Antoine Bernatchez.
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After opening its bistro-brasserie in the Limoilou district in 2012, La Souche, like many other microbreweries, was forced to open a factory in order to meet demand. But in addition to the factory, a shop and a large restaurant have been set up there on a huge lot on the edge of the forest in Stoneham, offering enthusiasts a completely new experience. “Since there were not so many restaurants in Stoneham, we first opened the bistro,” explains Olivier Giguère, co-owner. Especially since there is a lot of traffic here with skiing, the Chalets Alpins and in summer with mountain biking at Empire 47 or hiking at Jacques-Cartier Park. There is therefore a clientele of athletes, but also many families visiting the area, remembering of course that Old Quebec is a 25-minute drive away.
Surroundings-on-the-Lake
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The restaurant L’Îlot Repère gourmand offers a decor that is both chic and warm, in addition to a breathtaking view of Lac Beauport. It is run by chef Sébastien Laframboise, who notably participated twice in the show The Chiefs !in addition to having worked in the kitchens of Le Clocher penché, Saint-Amour, Bistro B and Le District.
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Entourage-sur-le-Lac offers 166 rooms and suites, each with premium bedding. “We offer a well-being experience for both our individual and corporate clients,” says General Manager Julien April. We’re very popular for corporate retreats, shoulder-to-shoulder retreats, but weekends and vacations are of course for couples and families. »
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Entourage-sur-le-Lac has several common areas, including a lounge with a self-service wine bar offering eight different cuvées. The relaxation areas also offer a pool table, games and books, while the youngest can enjoy the entertainment at the Fun Club. Dogs are also welcome in some hotel rooms.
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The MRC de la Jacques-Cartier is nature a few minutes from downtown Quebec. Lac-Beauport is therefore a prime location for those who want to add an outdoor component to their journey in the Old Capital. Built in 2017, Entourage-sur-le-Lac is therefore the ideal base, with its 3 km ice rink set up on the lake, the slopes of the Relais just a few minutes away or even the cross-country or cross-country skiing trails. Sentiers du Moulin bike. “We are really central for all these activities, we can spend the weekend here and go as much to Mont Sainte-Anne as to Stoneham or even to the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, says general manager Julien April. . People can spend four or five days here and can really enjoy it. »
Next week, the Côte-de-Beaupré MRC