coming to visit from nyc

[sidrabelle]

i posted this on the nyc board but wanted a local's p.o.v. on restaurant suggestions for 3 unpretentious foodie gals (so, doesn't need to be the hot, expensive place, but must have great food and must be a cool spot w/a welcoming vibe) and a mature 9 y.o. (so not a family restaurant). not sure where we're staying yet but hope to be central. thank you so much in advance.

[1Capricieuse]

you should check this thread: "must" place to eat in Quebec city

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/623022

and a report from another visitor:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/604258

My favorite is probably Toast (old-port)
and I think Café du monde would be a great place to go too for more simple (than toast) yet excellent food

[Gregoso]

I have only been there once - but I would recommend Garde Manger in Old Montreal. The place is a little loud - but the music is great, service was attentive and very helpful, great wine, and the food was delicious. Small place, so book ahead.

[sidrabelle]

thank you! i'll put that on the list! sounds like it has a good energy and great food!

[mainsqueeze]

Le Garde Manger is in Montreal. Are you going to Quebec City or Montreal or both?

[mainsqueeze]

Price range and desired location? "Central" could mean lots of things.

[sidrabelle]

sorry:( i'll post back when we book a hotel. i believe we'll be staying in/near old quebec and would certainly travel a bit for a great place but i just don't know the city well enough to know what is considered ridiculously far in your city. as for price range, moderate is fine but again, i know what that means in ny... ideally, a place where locals go rather than something too touristy. not a 'destination' place in the traditional sense of the word.

[kpzoo]

So to clarify, you'll be visiting Quebec City and not Montreal? If so, you can ignore the Garde Manger rec. below as it's in Montreal. Your original post doesn't mention city.