When we first put the call out for Seal Fest we were incredibly intrigued to see what the talented chefs in Montreal and Quebec City would whip up. But even we couldn’t have dreamed of what we are now seeing on offer.
Seal Fest was launched to introduce this great and sustainable Canadian resource to as many people as possible and thanks to these imaginative restaurants there has never been a better time to experience it in Quebec.
Let us promise: all 13 establishments taking part have blown our minds with their creativity and magic in making our taste buds bounce. Seal is sustainable, delicious and wildly nutritious and a true Canadian tradition.
Experience it this week and enjoy it for a lifetime!
See below for a detailed list of the incredible seal creations that awaits you from now until April 1 2018!
For tickets and information on the event: www. sealfest.ca
MONTREAL
NOM NOM CANTEEN
THE DISH:
Seal tataki with sweet potato gratin, coconut and Kafir leaf and red cabbage salad with Ponzu.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Glass of red wine – California Merlot Talus
THE PRICE:
$16 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Nom Nom Canteen
901 Rue Square Victoria (W Hotel)
Montreal
514-395-3180
ITHQ RESTAURANT
THE DISH:
Seal tataki, “Blanc de gris” oyster mushroom, black garlic purée from Quebec, salicorne and dulse.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Bloody Ceaser made Radoune gin, salt of algae and mushrooms
THE PRICE:
$ 15 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
ITHQ Restaurant
3535 Rue Saint-Denis Montreal
(514) 282-5155
CARIBOU GOURMAND
THE DISH:
Seal loin, black beer caramel, sea buckthorn berry gel, salt of wild mushrooms, mustard caviar and fried lichen.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Red wine or glass of Farnham beer
THE PRICE:
$14 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Caribou Gourmand
5308 Boulevard St-Laurent
Montreal
(438) -387 to 6677
L’ASSOMMOIR
THE DISH:
Seal croquette, béarnaise sauce with tarragon, spinach salad with berries and salicorne.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Selection of wine and beers
THE PRICE:
14$ (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
L’Assommoir
211 Rue Notre-Dame West
Montreal
(514) 272-0777
LE LOCAL
THE DISH:
Seal filet rillettes with apple chutney, sea buckthorn berry and salicorne.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Homemade cocktail with Quebec Wendigo gin (sea buckthorn gin)
THE PRICE:
$17 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Le Local
740 Rue William
Montreal
(514) 397-7737
PASTAGA
THE DISH:
Southwest style seal garnished with steak spices + rice, shrimp and ham croquette
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Yin & yang cinsault-syrah from Ardèche Nature
THE PRICE:
$17 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Pastaga
6389 Rue St-Laurent
Montreal
(438) 381-6389
GRUMMAN 78
THE DISH:
Tostada of grilled seal, bacon and onion relish, golden raisins, mole
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
House cocktail: “Ô Phoque” – tequila Cazadores reposado – absinthe Balzac – St-Laurent Gin – mole bitter – agave syrup with spices
THE PRICE:
$15 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Grumman 78
630 Rue de Courcelle
Montreal
(514) 290-5125
COMPTOIR RHUBARBE
THE DISH:
Seal loin, Matane shrimp, ricotta, pear and sunflower.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Specially selected red wine
THE PRICE:
$15 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Comptoir Rhubarbe
5091 Rue De Lanaudière Street
Montreal
(514) 903-3395
QUEBEC CITY
CORSAIRE
THE DISH:
Gravlax of seal with rum and heather, creamy parsnip, kimchi with cuttlefish ink, parmesan crumble, horseradish meringue, sea buckthorn berry gel and red cabbage water with dill.
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Selection of beer
THE PRICE:
$14.25 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Corsaire
5955 Rue Saint-Laurent,
Lévis, QC
(418) 380-2505
KRAKEN CRU
THE DISH:
Seared seal, squash puree, raw mustard, herb emulsion
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Blaufränkisch – House Meinklang (Austria)
THE PRICE:
$17 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Kraken Cru
190 Rue Saint-Vallier West
Quebec City
(581) 741-9099
LE MOINE ECHANSON
THE DISH:
Seal tartare, fresh cheese, fresh cranberries, dulse, vinaigrette, homemade bannock bread
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Miscela cuvée rose from the Lammidia estate
THE PRICE:
$14 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Le Moine Echanson
585 Rue Saint-Jean
Quebec City
(418) 524-7832
LE PIED BLEU
THE DISH:
Seal country style pâté wrapped in bacon
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Calijo – Apple brandy
THE PRICE:
$14 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Le Pied Bleu
179 Rue Saint-Vallier West
Quebec City
(418) 914-3554
LOUISE
THE DISH:
Seal Tataki, Celeriac Puree with Berries and Blackberry Sorbet
SUGGESTED PAIRING:
Red wine – Cabernet 2013
THE PRICE:
$20 (Alcoholic beverage included)
THE PLACE:
Louise Tavern & Wine Bar
48 Rue Saint-Paul
Quebec City
(418) 780-7255
Don’t forget to call the restaurant for your reservation!
For the tickets: www.sealfest.ca
