Maison Boire: Winner of the 2021 Restaurateur Award

La Maison Boire distinguished itself through its comprehensive and innovative approach, where the environment is at the heart of its gastronomic philosophy. Its creative menu highlights products whose origin is 99% local, organic, and unprocessed foods. Everything found on the table—including the pottery tableware—comes either from nearby producers or directly from their own garden.

Going beyond the restaurant itself, the team is also deeply involved in its community. For example, the Farmers’ Festival they organized this fall helped showcase local farmers and producers to their clientele. From traditional wood-fire cooking methods to their house-made spice blends, their sustainable food approach positions La Maison Boire as agents of change for tomorrow.

“We are very happy to win this award. Seeing that our approach resonates within the restaurant industry is very rewarding. Thank you to the members of the jury,” exclaimed Brian Proulx, co-owner of La Maison Boire.

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Two High-Level Finalists

This year, the restaurants La Belle Histoire, located in the Laurentides region, and Labo Culinaire Foodlab followed closely behind the grand winner.

For La Belle Histoire, their contagious passion and their love of Quebec products and producers—reflected both on the plate and in the glass—won over the judges.

As for Labo Culinaire Foodlab, it was the strong presence and exemplary showcasing of local products on their menu, as well as their creativity in using them, that particularly impressed the jury.

Special Mention

The jury also wished to highlight the exceptional work of Au Pâturage — Espace Gourmand, particularly for their involvement in their community to promote and showcase local products through their fish market, greenhouse school, and culinary camps.

They are far more than a restaurant—they are inspiring and creative agents of change.

Selection Criteria and Judges’ Comments

Restaurants in the program were evaluated according to five criteria:

• the share of local products or producers featured on the menu
• the highlighting of local products and producers on the menu, in the dining room, or on the website
• their sourcing methods
• the restaurant’s involvement and creativity in promoting local foods

The evaluation also included a component of personal appreciation from the judges, whom Aliments du Québec warmly thanks.

“For several years now at Aliments du Québec, we have been following the evolution of La Maison Boire and we are very happy to see their exceptional expertise and innovative approach recognized by the jury. Congratulations and best wishes to the entire team!”
— Marie Beaudry, Director General of Aliments du Québec and President of the Jury

“By creating a close relationship with its suppliers, La Maison Boire shines a spotlight on local products and producers on its menu. More than a one-time initiative, it is an entire vision oriented toward self-sufficiency while respecting the seasons.”
— Yoann Duroy, President of Aliments du Québec, administrator of the Société des Chefs, Cuisiniers et Pâtissiers du Québec and Director of the Tournée des Chefs Goûtez le Québec

“La Maison Boire certainly represents one of the most promising avenues for the restaurant industry in Quebec. This blend of tradition and modernity focused on the future of the planet is a model we hope will multiply.”
— Arnaud Marchand, Chef-owner of the restaurant Chez Boulay and ambassador of Aliments du Québec au menu

“They are creative. It gives me confidence in the future to see restaurants like La Maison Boire becoming agents of change for tomorrow.”
— Geneviève Vézina-Montplaisir, Co-publisher and Co-editor-in-chief of Caribou magazine and partner at Cervidés

“Congratulations to La Maison Boire for their commitment and perseverance in proudly representing all Quebec foods and promoting their value.”
— Martin Lévesque, Chef consultant and member of the board of directors of the Association Restauration Québec

“…we are very proud that La Maison Boire is the laureate for having successfully combined these three very important missions and, especially in the post-pandemic context, more than ever these are missions that all Quebecers must support.”
— Patrick Verret, Client Marketing Manager — Quebec Province, Foodservice Division, Gordon Food Service

“I was won over by the diversity, the depth of work, the approach… and it was evident in every aspect of the submission.”
— Thierry Daraize, Culinary critic, chef consultant and columnist

Quote from the Association Restauration Québec

“La Maison Boire is the perfect example of the very purpose of this recognition program initiated by the Association Restauration Québec and Aliments du Québec. The exemplary practices of this establishment, both culinary and in sustainable food practices, show that it is possible to achieve great things with local products. I am convinced that the team behind La Maison Boire will be a source of inspiration for many operators in the industry and I congratulate them.”

— Claudine Roy, President of the Board of Directors of the Association Restauration Québec.Critères de sélection et commentaires des juges