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Year after year, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, each in our own way. Parades, shamrock-shaped cookies, and… stout take center stage! It’s the stout that inspired our list of perfect spots to raise a glass to the Irish holiday and grab a burger. Why a burger? Just because.
Dry Stout and Les Insulaires Burger
It's no secret anymore: the beers offered by Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs are all exceptional, and each one is worth mentioning. However, for St. Patrick’s Day, the one we’re highlighting is Ma Banlieue, a dry stout—a thirst-quenching dark beer that showcases roasted malt. A true liquid delight, at 5% ABV. To pair with this treat, we’re offering another: the Les Insulaires Burger, featuring St-Paulin cheese, beer-caramelized onions, house-made spicy mayonnaise, house-smoked bacon, arugula, and tomatoes. Honestly, it makes you want to celebrate all year round.
The Black Boreal and the Bison Break
To get together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a lively and welcoming atmosphere, we recommend the Balthazar Resto-Pub in Laval. There, the Boréale Noire awaits you. This stout, with notes of cocoa, caramel, nuts, and toast, is served in 12-ounce, 20-ounce, or pitcher sizes. To go with it, try the Bison Break, a bison burger topped with goat cheese, red beer onion confit, mushrooms sautéed in oil, bacon, lettuce, and garlic confit mayonnaise.
Murphy’s Stout and a cheeseburger
Depending on what you’re in the mood for—assuming you’re looking for a lively spot with a sporty vibe—we suggest stopping by Jack Astor’s. No frills and in good company, you can enjoy an 18-ounce Murphy’s Stout and a real, authentic cheeseburger. You’ll see, there are more boring and less tasty ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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