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This unusual city lying on St. Lawrence River has its own atmosphere and magic. Is is not surprising fact, that this city is considered to be a paradise for food lowers. Annually, a whole Quebec region celebrates the gastronomy. The well-known Festival of Gastronomie is organized every year and this occasion for food-lovers lasts 7 days. Many foreign tourists are tempted to visit this event full of delicious food. It consist of a multitude of activities for visitors. Main proponents of gastronomic world present there their know-how. Quebec city is a cradle of French culture in Northern America, so it is no wonder, why this city is a paradise for food-lovers. French is world-known for its gastronomy, and it can be designated as an inventor of gastronomy. And this French influence is visible and clear. An interesting fact about Quebec is, that it has more restaurants per capita than other places in Canada. But how did Quebec developed into the capital of fine-dining? Chefs from all corners of the world were attracted by World´s Fair in 1967. They came into Quebec and many of them stayed there. Devoted to their occupation, they opened a restaurants there. Such a big concentration of restaurants and chefs caused a revolution in local dining habits. Newly opened restaurants demanded daily delivery of fresh stuff. Soon, a local production of fresh fruit and vegetable, cheese, bread, chocolate and meat has been started. Menu in restaurants in Quebec is submitted to local growing seasons. A plenty of shops selling exclusive, in Quebec produced food, have been established, and can bee found at almost each corner. Probably the oldest grocery store in Northern America can be found in Quebec. It was established by Jean-Afred Moisan in 1871. No doubt, that delicious food and restaurants are one of many reasons to visit Quebec. And the gastronomy in Quebec tempts everybody, not only food lovers.

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