HolyJim's Gourmet Pick | Quebec City's 2-Michelin-Starred Taniere³

The only 2025 Michelin two-star restaurant in Quebec, and it’s packed with storytelling. Housed in a 1682 heritage castle, the meal unfolds across three distinct rooms (starters, mains, desserts), each with a guide explaining the concept, ingredients, and inspiration behind every dish. As an ingredient nerd, I loved this! So far, this is Quebec’s best when it comes to: 🍄 Mushroom mastery 🦆 Duck & game (deer, venison) 🦞 Seafood precision (But their onion and cured meat usage needs work...) 📍 Address: 36 1/2 Rue Saint-Pierre, Québec, QC G1K 3Z6 💰 Tasting Menu: $275 CAD (pre-tax) 🍽️ Course Breakdown 🥗 Starters (8/10) ✅ Mushroom-Oyster Mousse – Silky, briny, layered over mushroom jelly. "An umami bomb!" ✅ Tuna "Ham" – Cured like jamón, paired with a flaky pastry filled with hot broth – genius! ❌ "Hot Pot" Beef – Over-salted broth drowned the meat’s natural flavor. 🦞 Mains (10/10) ✅ Lobster – Spritzed with verjus & geranium "perfume" before serving. Perfect texture. ✅ Duck – Seared foie gras + crispy liver roll + confit leg. Flawless. ✅ Venison – Heart, blood sauce, and tenderloin. Wild game at its finest. ✅ Salmon – Fatty cut with tomato consommé & rose foam. Unexpected magic! ❌ Uni Seafood Platter – Onions overpowered everything. 🍵 Desserts (10/10) Storytelling sweets: A mini-canoe dessert (Quebec homage) + quirky DIY tea bag (lol). Cheesecake bites & lychee-cherry treats (tasty, even if flavors were subtle). ⚠️ Final Verdict (9.5/10) "The most ingredient-driven, creatively composed meal in Quebec." Strengths: Respect for produce, wine pairings (best in recent memory!), and theatrical storytelling. Weaknesses: Onions & heavy-handed salt in some dishes. #FineDining #MichelinStar #QuebecEats #FoodieHeaven #GourmetTravel