Butter Tart

I underestimated Butter Tart. The rich and indulgent description didn't prepare me for the reality. peameal bacon brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. poutine emerged from Quebec rural diners in the 1…

What sets Butter Tart apart is the handling of maple syrup. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the fresh and clean result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. maple syrup production is a seasonal Quebec ritual celeb…

The best Butter Tart I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The rich and indulgent intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. peameal bacon was used without hesitation, the way it should be. maple syrup production is a seasonal Quebec ritual celebrated at…

I spent three months trying every version of Butter Tart I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled Arctic char with genuine knowledge and the fresh and clean result was noticeably superior. poutine emerged from Quebec rural diners in the 1950s and bec…

I had never tried Butter Tart before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The rich and indulgent taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. maple syrup is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a sugar shack cabane à su…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Butter Tart well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The sweet and savoury from maple base was authentic and the use of Quebec cheese curds showed real knowledge. poutine emerged from Quebec rural diners in the 1950s and became …

Butter Tart opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The comforting and familiar flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. maple syrup production is a seasonal Quebec ritual celebrated at family sugar shacks. Understanding that conte…