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Dining Out: Mont Tremblant Edition

September 20, 2015 By Lena

I’ve been holding out on you guys.

You see, for the past little while, I’ve had these gorgeous food photos on my phone, just waiting to be shared. But life is hectic, and this summer has been one for the books. So, they’ve just been sitting here, buried in a folder, begging to see the light of day.

And no one puts Poutine in a folder.
IMG_3100The sinfully delicious concoction above – a must-do when in Quebec – can be found at La Forge Bistro-Bar Mont Tremblant, THE place to have an après-ski drink or a delicious seasonal meal on the terrace overlooking Place St-Bernard. I opted for the Classique (cheese and gravy) because I’m a traditionalist at heart, but you can just as easily indulge in Saucisse fumée tout bœuf C.A.B. (smoked C.A.B. all-beef sausage), Viande hachée et oignons caramélisés (ground beef and caramelized onions) or Bœuf effiloché (house smoked beef brisket, pepper sauce, onion rings and fried pickles).

Or, you know, you could NOT have Poutine, but then you wouldn’t be a true tourist.

Visiting Mont Tremblant this fall? Here’s your meal plan for the day.

Breakfast. If you’re lucky, you’ll be staying at the Fairmont Tremblant. With two restaurants, a lounge and in-room dining, Fairmont Tremblant offers the perfect way to stimulate your appetite before a day on the slopes or exploring the area. Take in the weekend breakfast buffet at Windigo Restaurant, or order from the à la carte menu, where I recommend Bénédictine Le Roi de nos Rivières (Our River’s King Benedict): 2 eggs Benedict on English muffin, smoked salmon, Hollandaise sauce, grilled asparagus and sautéed potatoes. Served with juice, coffee or tea.
IMG_3058Now stare fixedly at the eggs. Envision your knife sliding through the center, the warm yolk spilling over the plate as Hollandaise sauce mixes with the soft, chewing English muffin below. Taste the saltiness of smoked salmon; the earthiness of the grilled asparagus. This was quite honestly one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had.

Lunch. A family Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Tremblant’s pedestrian village? Yes please. Whether you’re looking for a place to dine solo, as a couple or as a family, Puesta del Sol offers the atmosphere, tastes and experience you seek. The décor is warm and colourful with an appealing mix of contemporary comfort and traditional Mexican style, and for parents of young ones, the bustle is just loud enough to camouflage boisterous children.

Both my husband and I opted for the Chicken Enchiladas; authentic tasting, flavourful and oh-so-satisfying. Served with rice and a mystery salad (jicamas? secret sauce?) that was nevertheless delicious. I almost drooled when the dish was placed before me!
IMG_3124aThe restaurant, even during the day, was very dimly lit, so apologies for the low-light photos – we were seated away from the window. However, I’m hoping you can see the filling of chicken, spices, sauce and cheese oozing from this enchilada. At the outset, I declared there was no way I’d be able to finish the entree. Spoiler alert: I managed to find a way.
IMG_3127aThe service was prompt and friendly, and my husband and I have made a pact to return sans kids for happy hour. Check out the entire Puesta del Sol menu here.

Dinner. Above, I teased you with the Poutine from La Forge Bistro-Bar. And now, I’d like to share another dish I fell in love with: Fromage brie fondant à l’érable. Simply translated, it is an oven-baked brie wheel, glazed with maple and served with walnuts, croutons and baby greens.
IMG_3096The appetizer, which is best shared among 2-3 people, arrived at our table with a slightly different interpretation than what was stated on the menu. As you can see, both dried and fresh apricots were added to the dish, which lent a sweet, rustic appeal. It was kind of awesome.

My husband, ever the carnivore, enjoyed a grilled New York steak, ordered medium-rare and served with french fries which I kept pinching off his plate. Although my husband rarely orders red meat outside of a steakhouse, he nevertheless found the meal flavourful and would recommend it to those with heartier appetites.
IMG_3101Of course, Mont Tremblant has a myriad of dining options to suit every taste and preference. From authentic Italian to sushi and more, the choice is yours!

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: family travel, Mont Tremblant, quebec, restaurant review

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  1. Judy Cowan

    September 20, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Those pictures are making me hungry…and I am now craving Poutine!

  2. Florence C

    September 20, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Well plated. That mystery salad looks delicious. I love to have a bite of that steak right now.

  3. Lynda Cook

    September 20, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    These all look so delicious, I must say the poutine and the steak are my favourite!!

  4. Athena

    September 20, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    yummy!

  5. mrdisco

    September 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    that steak looks delish

  6. sarah sar

    September 20, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Looks delicious! Mont Tremblant has been on my list for far too long. Really need to cross that one off my bucket list!

  7. mrdisco

    September 21, 2015 at 12:44 am

    i’ve never had poutine before. where do i turn in my Canadiana card?

  8. Linda Klages

    September 22, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Never tried it and didn’t know there were so many choices

  9. mrdisco

    September 26, 2015 at 2:19 am

    good quality gravy starts with good beef

  10. Stephanie LaPlante

    September 28, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    The food there looks delicious, especially the poutine!

  11. Athena

    September 28, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    the food looks so good!

  12. Tara Gauthier

    September 30, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    My mouth is watering, everything looks oh so good!

  13. Rebecca H

    October 10, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Love the food porn pics! Thanks for giving me todays lunch ideas!

  14. Melinda L.

    October 13, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Any place you go, the food is a must try! man I’m wishing I had some poutine right about now

  15. Anne Taylor

    October 25, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    This food is making me hungry! Everything looks so good!

  16. Peter Tusa

    October 31, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Oh my gosh, the food looks so delicious! I will have to check it out!

  17. Debbie Bashford

    December 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    food porn, now I understand

  18. DebH

    January 17, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    It all looks so yummy and is making me hungry!

  19. Susan T.

    March 16, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    That food all looks so delicious! The salad with the enchiladas is very interesting. Looks like jicama and edamame? Yum!

  20. Debbie White Beattie

    May 19, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    OMG every picture you’ve shown has amazing food that I can only guess was delicious.

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