Husband says he wants to do Montreal and Quebec City for 8 days next Aug/Sept for our family vacation.

PedroPero · August 6, 2024, 8:42pm

I’ve been to APDC three times, that’s enough for me, it got less exciting each time I visited. But if you’ve never been, it’s worth a visit. Try to sit at the bar and order the daily specials, avoid the duck in a can at all costs.

BarneyGrubble · August 6, 2024, 9:44pm

Agreed!

Phoenikia · August 7, 2024, 2:43am

APDC still offers the raw seafood platters.

I can’t eat raw shellfish, so I haven’t ordered it.

Phoenikia · August 7, 2024, 2:44am

I’ve been to Europea 3 times. I’ve done the tasting menu once, without the champagne. It did take 4 h.

It is very good.

BarneyGrubble · August 7, 2024, 3:09pm

Good to know.

Estufarian · August 7, 2024, 3:52pm

My view (since Covid) is different. I found the tasting menu all gimmicks and show, rather than enjoyable food. Recycled (and copied) versions of dishes I used to enjoy pre-Covid! Their attempt at a ‘sugar shack’ was more Disney than Canada,

Phoenikia · August 7, 2024, 6:26pm

Thank you.

I have not been able to visit Montreal since November 2019, due to COVID. Any of my comments are dated.

ChristinaM · August 7, 2024, 8:15pm

I’m bummed to report that most likely we are having to remove Montreal from our itinerary because I got sick.

I’m saving these tips for the next time we venture north.

PedroPero · August 7, 2024, 8:20pm

Oh no! Sorry to hear, you sounded really excited about going.

GretchenS · August 7, 2024, 8:43pm

oh no! I hope you recover quickly!

Saregama · August 7, 2024, 9:19pm

Good recovery to you. Hope you can fit it in -again before it gets too cold.

shrinkrap · August 7, 2024, 9:39pm

Oh no! I hope it’s nothing too serious. Tell you what; I will eat something for you!

ChristinaM · August 7, 2024, 10:28pm

Deal! And photos/descriptions, please

shrinkrap · August 10, 2024, 12:40am

Maybe they will be filming Top Chef there this fall!

Phoenikia · August 20, 2024, 3:23pm

Doby and Andy Hong Kong Diner and Hong Kong BBQ on Instagram

shrinkrap · August 20, 2024, 3:51pm

NVM. I used the link.

Phoenikia · August 20, 2024, 5:42pm

I’ll add their FB page.
Dobe and Andy Chinese Restaurant

BKeats · August 20, 2024, 5:47pm

Double agree. Total gimmick. An ugly mess of chewy duck.

We were there last October. While there were select plates of seafood like scallops and oysters, I don’t recall any seafood platters. I would have ordered one if it was on the menu.

It was our first time at APDC. We were not impressed though the foie was excellent. A one and done.

Phoenikia · August 20, 2024, 5:52pm

The raw seafood platters at Au Pied de Cochon might be seasonal, and quite possibly they are offered primarily in the summer.

Maybe they are no longer offered in the current economy.

The daily deliveries from the Gaspé used to be mostly from May to August.

shrinkrap · August 25, 2024, 1:30am

Our trip is approaching, and husband is looking at menus. He found one at a place called “Lawrence” (although we already have lots of options; thanks all!), and he was laughing to himself. I asked why and he said "my friends " would love this one; “pork brain gratin”!