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Quebec’s First Michelin Guide Highlights Culinary Excellence and Identity Challenges

The inaugural provincial guide awards Tanière³ two stars, recognizes 102 restaurants, and ignites discussions on preserving Quebec’s unique gastronomic heritage.

handout images from Taniere3, of the restaurant Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol. Quebec’s Michelin guide releases today - We have this short piece embargoed to 2pm
George Brown College culinary students are photographed during a Michelin star ceremony in Toronto on September 13, 2022. The Michelin Guide's famous inspectors have ventured outside Toronto's city limits. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
Arlo owner-sommelier Alex McMahon says he doesn’t expect Michelin to come to Ottawa any time soon. “It doesn’t appear to be on the radar of the city.”
Chef-owner Marc Lepine of Atelier restaurant says the initial challenge was bringing Michelin to Canada. "Now that they're here, adding the nation's capital will be the natural next step."

Overview

  • Quebec becomes the first Canadian province to receive a Michelin Guide, featuring 102 recognized restaurants, including 20 in Quebec City.
  • Tanière³ in Quebec City earns two Michelin stars, the first in the province, for its terroir-driven, locally sourced tasting menu.
  • Kebec Club Privé receives one Michelin star, while its chef-owners win the Michelin Young Chef Award for their innovative culinary approach.
  • Alentours in Saint-Sauveur is awarded a green star for its sustainability practices, reflecting a broader emphasis on environmental responsibility.
  • Chefs express pride but also concern that Michelin’s Eurocentric standards may overlook Quebec’s distinctive culinary identity rooted in local traditions and rustic flavors.