Interviews

Patrice Plante was an unlikely candidate for becoming one of Québec’s most prolific mixologists. And yet in just a few years he’s contributed to revolutionizing the business. Here’s a spotlight on the ambitious career of a cocktail creator.

Between the recipe making and gift giving, things can really start to add up during the holidays. Why not give your savings account a break this year? We teamed up with actor Guillaume Lambert to put together a few festive ideas at prices you’ll love!

Everything at Les Vignes des Bacchantes is designed to ensure visitors make the most of their time in the vineyard. From the audacity of the tilling to the way the estate organizes its chai and the 200-year-old heritage home that houses the boutique, Les Bacchantes offers products with a love of things done well.

Le Chat Botté vineyard is nestled in a unique terroir in one of Québec’s warmest regions—two conditions that are essential to growing grapes of the highest quality and producing aromatic wines imbued with the winemaker’s personality.

Located in Montérégie, Côte de Champlain vineyard stands out for its limestone soil and surprising layer of seashells: vestiges from the ancient Champlain Sea that impart a unique richness to the grapes. Christian Dubois, passionate owner and winemaker, invited us in.

For Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) professor Pasquale Vari, the holidays are a time for bringing traditions and memories to life.

Import agencies play a crucial role in the supply of wines and spirits in Quebec. As the SAQ celebrates its 100th anniversary, it wishes to recognize the work of four agencies with which it has worked for many years.

From cashier to manager, Jacqueline Cloutier discovered a love for wine that she passed on to her son through good bottles and travel. Today, her grandson takes on the family torch as an expert in spirits. Portrait of a passionate family.

It's in our nature to share life's happy moments with our loved ones; we asked Josée di Stasio for her tips on how to welcome friends and family at home.

Not only does he always know just what to say, Boucar Diouf also wears his heart on his sleeve, always ready to stand in solidarity with those in need.

From theatre to cinema to the small screen, Marc Messier took on numerous memorable roles in the 80s and 90s. The actor has a thirst for celebrating and an appetite for good food, both of which he indulges in while filming!

On the cusp of a new millennium, all the stars were aligned for a shift to occur in the world of gastronomy. Martin Picard played a big part in this transformation with his Au Pied de Cochon restaurant.