Quebec City | The Pork Cheek That Stole My Soul 😭🍖

A super local spot with a daily-changing menu (based on market finds… or maybe the chef’s mood? 🤗). Dishes are scribbled on a chalkboard—just 1-2 words each—but the owner explains everything tableside. Cozy vibes, must book ahead! First, the BREAD () 😭✨ I inhaled the complimentary bread—so fragrant, buttery, and huge (like Jacob & Co. in Toronto-level good!). The server saw me snapping pics and playfully posed with a slice. Free refills = happy camper. 🥖💨 Starters 🍅 Mozzarella Tartine: Toasted bread topped with herbed tomato & eggplant confit, crowned with a whole mozzarella ball 🧀. Side of smoky eggplant purée = genius. Bison Croquette: A massive fried bison meatball (usually they’re tiny—this one’s a meal!). 🦬🔥 Mains 🍽️ 🐷 Pork Cheek (Joue de Porc): HOLY. GRAIL. Tender, juicy, flavor-bomb 🤯. Served with: Baby potatoes (skin-on, steamed to perfection). Crispy bacon bits. Pop-in-your-mouth peas (I almost cried 😭). Fried onions that stay crunchy till the last bite. Sweet potato mash underneath = chef’s kiss. 👌 🦞 Lobster & Barley Risotto: $40 for a WHOLE lobster tail + 3 giant shrimp?! Barley was seasoned like a dream. 💫 🦆 Duck Confit: Thick-cut, no gamey taste, just melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Desserts � Warm Brownie + Cream: Outer layer turns mousse-like, center stays fudgy—like a chocolate truffle! 🍫 Lemon Tart + Raspberry Sorbet: Buttery crust, silky lemon filling (not too tart!), with a vibrant sorbet. Owner called it "pie" — accurate. 😂 Verdict? 18% tip-worthy! 🤑 (I’m usually a 15%er… that’s saying something.) ✨ Passionate cooking, warm service, and a wine list I’ll tackle next time! 📍 Name hidden to keep it local—DM for deets! 😉 #QuebecEats #FoodieHeaven #HiddenGem #CanadaTravel #EatLikeALocal #PorkCheekMagic 🤤🍷