Panache

One of Québec’s most celebrated restaurants, Panache generally receives high marks for its delectable, imaginatively prepared Québécois cuisine and top-notch service. The feast, which can easily last three or four hours, might feature the likes of maple-glazed halibut, Appalachian red deer with wild berry sauce, spit-roasted duck or caramelized giant scallops. It’s set in a 19th-century maritime warehouse, with rustic wood beams nicely complementing the elegant place settings. The price tag for all this, not surprisingly, is high. Some foodies say it’s a memorable, worthwhile experience; others say Panache is overhyped.