New Brunswick is an overlooked gem for girlfriends and
foodies in Canada. It’s just an
Upon arrival at the Delta Beausejour Hotel
in Moncton, we sipped on a refreshing glass of blueberry and grapefruit-infused
water before heading up to the spacious penthouse suite. The hotel has a
contemporary design, featuring vibrant artwork from local artists, but the
building’s Acadian roots are on display at The Windjammer,
a Four Diamond restaurant modeled after a ship captain’s dining room, where I
had the pleasure of enjoying a multi-course seafood dinner. Chef Stefan Müller (pictured at right with me) was kind
enough to show me his rooftop garden, along with his beehives (approach from
the back to avoid being stung!) before we sat down to a feast.
Chef Müller is known
for his locavore menu, featuring fresh seafood and produce within a 100-mile
radius of Moncton. Smoky mushroom chowder with honey-toasted barley and a trio
of Poutine
à trou was another of the
Acadian desserts I tried, and so different from the “poutine” most Americans
know, fries smothered in cheese and gravy from Quebec. This poutine (French for
pudding) was like a mini pie, filled with tart cranberries, raisins and apples,
and then the hole on top was filled with maple syrup for a sweet and sour
delight. Acadian desserts (pictured at right), including a sugar pie that is better than Momofuku Milk
Bar’s crack pie, were highlights.
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