QUEBEC, May 22, 2024
/CNW/ - On May 23rd, the
Vieux Carré, new cocktail bar from Groupe la Tanière, will open its
doors. Located at 36 ½ St-Pierre street in Quebec City, at the same address as two of the
three other establishments of Groupe la Tanière (which includes
Légende, l'Orygine and Tanière3 restaurants), the place
can accommodate up to 20 indoor seatings. During summer, Vieux
Carré offers one of the most beautiful terraces in the city with a
breathtaking view of Place de Paris and the St-Lawrence River.
THE PLACE
Finally, we find, at a stone's throw from Place Royale and Petit
Champlain, a lounge cocktail bar where, in a cozy, intimate and
warm atmosphere, it is possible for everyone to stop for a moment
to enjoy of a drink. Opened Thursday to Sunday, from 4 p.m. until June
24th, and then opened from Tuesday to Sunday,
from 1 p.m., the Vieux Carré welcomes
its clientele until 1 a.m. The bar
will also allow guests of Groupe la Tanière restaurants to complete
their experience by starting or ending their evening there.
COCKTAILS & DISHES
Find on the Vieux Carré menu a selection of 20 signature
cocktails and mocktails exclusively designed by the experienced and
creative team of bartenders, accompanied by a vast selection of
spirits, beers and ciders highlighting numerous Quebec products. Under the direction of
Philippe Veilleux, dining room
director and co-owner of the Orygine restaurant, "we find an
approach that emphasizes on hospitality and the art of classic
cocktails made with attention to detail and our usual local touch
which will please both connoisseurs and new enthusiasts".
To complete this offer, a dozen dishes including, among others,
oysters, a tartare and a Cubano sandwich, are created by chef
Sabrina Lemay, co-owner of the
Orygine restaurant. These are fresh, tasty sharing dishes, inspired
by simplicity and local cuisine.
WHERE DOES THE NAME COME
FROM?
The Vieux Carré echoes a cocktail of the same name originally
from Louisiana, while referring to
the square of Place de Paris. The
place pays homage to the origins, the heritage of the territory of
Nouvelle-France and the rich
history of the neighborhood. The bar also wishes to take a creative
and dynamic look at classics and norms.
"Here, for a moment, we forget hostile lands, misery and
epidemics. A single motto rules: fraternize, celebrate and warm
your heart and soul to forget the rigors of winter and the worries
of survival."
[Jacques Boisdon - 1st innkeeper of
Quebec, 1648]
ABOUT GROUPE LA TANIÈRE
A family business, originally founded by Laurier Therrien in 1977, the Groupe la Tanière,
now managed by Frédéric Laplante
and Karen Therrien, is a true
pioneer of boreal cuisine which has been able to reinvent, in
nearly 50 years of existence, a forward-looking and sensory
approach of the gastronomic experience. Proud of their rich
heritage, the four restaurants including Légende, l'Orygine,
Tanière3 and now, Vieux Carré promote local producers to
highlight the terroir and local expertise. The art of service and
hospitality, attention to detail and culinary creativity are at the
heart of their identity while allowing each of the four signature
locations to express their own personality, like the chefs and
dining room directors, all co-owners, who interpret in their own
way the essence of contemporary Quebec cuisine.
SOURCE Restaurant la Tanière