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Montreal, Quebec (Episode #12)

Montreal is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a long and fascinating history. Taste of Life features the Beaver Club, a restaurant with traditions that date back to the Canadian fur trading days. There, Executive Chef John Cordeaux will prepare an extravagant Chartreuse of Brook Trout from St. Philémon. Later, we'll venture up north to sample some pure Canadian Gold --maple syrup products at La Coulée D'Abbotsford Sugarbush.

The Queen Elizabeth Hotel

The city of Montreal is well known for its quality of life and fine dining. The Queen Elizabeth is an integral party of that quality, offering one of the best and most refined selections of restaurants this side of the continents. The story of The Queen Elizabeth is rooted both in the past and in the present and its experience as the innovator among hotels in Montreal ensures The Queen Elizabeth's position as a leader in the community. It is rare indeed that a hotel becomes celebrated internationally, but even more rare is a hotel that attains a world-class reputation right from the beginning. From the moment it opened its doors in 1958, The Queen Elizabeth instantly became Montreal's favorite.

Inside this famous hotel is the legendary Beaver Club, Taste of Life's fine dining choice in Montreal. They call dinner at the Beaver Club "Montreal's gayest and rowdiest feast". The restaurant has contributed to making French cuisine in Montreal what it is today and makes exceptional use of local Quebecois products to create its impeccable menu. Join Executive Chef John Cordeaux as he prepares his famous dish, Chartreuse of Brook Trout from St. Philemon. Keep reading for recipe details.

Taste of Life visited with Sylvie Chagnon, of La Coulee D'Abbotsford, a family owned manufacturer of maple syrup and sugar products. Sylvie discussed the careful controls implemented through every stage of their production process, from tapping the maple trees to beautifully packaging their final products, that guarantee the outstanding quality and freshness of their products. Taste of Life viewers can experience the tradition by ordering La Coulee's products through our website. Watch out for our Food Hall overview of these delicious products, which are enjoyed right across Canada.


The Beaver Club

click here for the recipe "Chartreuse of Brook Trout from St. PhilŸmon"



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