1640 Bistro

1640 Bistro is across from the entrance to Chateau Frontinac in Old Quebec city. It has an old world setting but with elegant features and additions.

I started with the onion soup and it hit the spot on a cold day of walking.

For a main I had beef jowl with pickled beetroot and vegetables with beefy sauce. Very tender meat.

Aux Anciens Canadiens

One of the restaurants I visited in old Quebec city was Aux Anciens Canadiens. My spouse and I went here 21 years ago and it is just as delicious now as it was then. Plus it is in an extremely old characterful building too.

I started with the game meat pie with asperigus, turnip, cabbage, and house made tomato sauce. Wonderful.

For dessert I had the maple syrup pie and I was glad I walked around the Old City some more to burn the calories off before bed.

Quebec Cheese Curds

I picked these cheese curds, at the instance of one of my coworkers. Not sure of the company that makes these as I have since finished off and threw away the packaging but they were very good with a slight saltiness that was pleasant. 

Old Quebec City at Night

 Some pictures of Old Quebec when the sun goes down.

The Province of Quebec Legislature.

One of the gates of Old Quebec.

Another gate just before sunset.

A hotel/restaurant in the midst of the holiday spirit.

Chateau Frontenac with a mini Frontenac in frount for kids visiting Santa, whom was not present at this time.

Quebec City during the Day

I was in Quebec City for work and walked around the old part. Here are some pictures.

The German Christmas Market has been going for 15 years. Vendors from the area can sell their wares and is a perfect opportunity to sip some mulled wine, try new foods/drinks, and shop for yourself or that special someone. Five locations with different vendors at each one.

They were working on part of the wall which shows some of the older wall underneath. Interesting.

Some of the buildings at the foot of the old city, by the St Lawrence river.

More buildings at the foot of the old city.

A rink set up by one of the German markets.

A very cool, not so old but fairly old, building. I love the brickwork as it looks different than other same era buildings.

India King in Moncton

In Moncton, on St George street, is India King. I had a platter of traditional favorites and they were all delicious and filling. The naan bread was nice and soft with crispy bits, just the way I like them.

Airport Food in Canada

I have been on two trips to the East cost of Canada in the last six weeks. Therefore I have tried a fair amount of airport food. Here are the better places.

The Montreal airport has the Pork and Pickle where I had a pork and grilled cheese sandwich. It hit the spot.

At the Calgary airport is the Burger Federation. I had the bison burger with crispy fries. Tasty.

In Toronto this was very tempting...a New Jersey cake vending machine. The slices were huge.

Boccone Trattoria by Massimo Capra was the best and most expensive out of the airport restaurants and is located in Toronto. I had the spagetti con gamberetti with fresh shrimp, zuccini, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and Italian hot chilli pepper. Delicious.

Finally Vancouver with The Dirty Apron where I got a Procutto, fig, and Brie sandwich. Oh my word was it delicious!