Quebec City
Walled, French-speaking, and cooking a heavier, richer table than the rest of Canada.
The old city runs on kitchens the size of a closet turning out food that doesn't taste improvised — foie gras, seafood, terrines, on four-burner stoves that shouldn't be able to manage it.
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L'Affaire est Ketchup
Quebec City, CanadaA tiny Quebec City bistro Anthony Bourdain tweeted his thanks to after filming Parts Unknown there.
Le Continental
Quebec City, CanadaA Quebec City classic Anthony Bourdain visited for the flambéed tableside cooking on Parts Unknown.
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L'Affaire est Ketchup
Quebec City, CanadaA tiny Quebec City bistro Anthony Bourdain tweeted his thanks to after filming Parts Unknown there.
Le Continental
Quebec City, CanadaA Quebec City classic Anthony Bourdain visited for the flambéed tableside cooking on Parts Unknown.