2020 United States & Canada Tour Rumors

gotthebottle

mcgruff10 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mcgruff10 said:

BennyLaRue said:

mcgruff10 said:

Damn I didn’t even see the link because I was mesmerized by the fry, gravy, cheese thing you posted. 

Just saw the link, definitely some good spots there.  In your opinion is quebec city more french or canadian? and yes I know they speak french lol.  Montreal and sherbrooke didn't feel that french to me.

Quebec City is probably the most French, most European-feeling city in North America. You can find people there that know no English fairly easily - that kind of thing is much rarer in Montreal.

You can find good pizza and beer there but personally, I'd go for the local flavours - poutine, tortiere, tarte au sucre.

So should I brush up on some French since I know nothing of the language or will enough people speak English?

yes. I haven't been. only montreal. but I have HEARD (AKA: unsubstantiated) that if you don't speak french, the locals can be VERY snobby about it. not sure about touristy areas. in the same way when you try to speak canadian french to someone from France. 

Nose: UP

Is it cool if I speak Spanish?

I had high school French a million years ago. Went to QC last tour and would walk in and say Bonjour....few words in French...they'd hand me the French menu and I'd say Oh...sorry, I need English...but I think everyone appreciates a few words effort if you try some French

HughFreakingDillon

1ThoughtKnown said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mcgruff10 said:

BennyLaRue said:

mcgruff10 said:

Damn I didn’t even see the link because I was mesmerized by the fry, gravy, cheese thing you posted. 

Just saw the link, definitely some good spots there.  In your opinion is quebec city more french or canadian? and yes I know they speak french lol.  Montreal and sherbrooke didn't feel that french to me.

Quebec City is probably the most French, most European-feeling city in North America. You can find people there that know no English fairly easily - that kind of thing is much rarer in Montreal.

You can find good pizza and beer there but personally, I'd go for the local flavours - poutine, tortiere, tarte au sucre.

So should I brush up on some French since I know nothing of the language or will enough people speak English?

yes. I haven't been. only montreal. but I have HEARD (AKA: unsubstantiated) that if you don't speak french, the locals can be VERY snobby about it. not sure about touristy areas. in the same way when you try to speak canadian french to someone from France. 

Nose: UP

I did not have this experience. 

I'm sure many people from all walks of life have different experiences. awesome to hear you didn't experience what I've been told. I'm sure it's different depending on the area visited and many other factors. 

mcgruff10

gotthebottle said:

mcgruff10 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mcgruff10 said:

BennyLaRue said:

mcgruff10 said:

Damn I didn’t even see the link because I was mesmerized by the fry, gravy, cheese thing you posted. 

Just saw the link, definitely some good spots there.  In your opinion is quebec city more french or canadian? and yes I know they speak french lol.  Montreal and sherbrooke didn't feel that french to me.

Quebec City is probably the most French, most European-feeling city in North America. You can find people there that know no English fairly easily - that kind of thing is much rarer in Montreal.

You can find good pizza and beer there but personally, I'd go for the local flavours - poutine, tortiere, tarte au sucre.

So should I brush up on some French since I know nothing of the language or will enough people speak English?

yes. I haven't been. only montreal. but I have HEARD (AKA: unsubstantiated) that if you don't speak french, the locals can be VERY snobby about it. not sure about touristy areas. in the same way when you try to speak canadian french to someone from France. 

Nose: UP

Is it cool if I speak Spanish?

I had high school French a million years ago. Went to QC last tour and would walk in and say Bonjour....few words in French...they'd hand me the French menu and I'd say Oh...sorry, I need English...but I think everyone appreciates a few words effort if you try some French

Good to know.  I'll be sure to brush up on a few phrases before I go.

nautical_disaster

Although the poutine is fantastic and I can confirm the existence of various delicious craft beers in Québec City, I wouldn't be shy to try other delicious foods there...Chez Boulay, Clocher Pencher, ect... all kinds of good stuff there. 

Edit: Amazing pizza: "Nina Pizza"

PJNB

nautical_disaster said:

Although the poutine is fantastic and I can confirm the existence of various delicious craft beers in Québec City, I wouldn't be shy to try other delicious foods there...Chez Boulay, Clocher Pencher, ect... all kinds of good stuff there. 

Edit: Amazing pizza: "Nina Pizza"

Great advice! Can't wait until we can get some city specific threads up and hear all the great ideas. 

gotthebottle

mcgruff10 said:

gotthebottle said:

mcgruff10 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

mcgruff10 said:

BennyLaRue said:

mcgruff10 said:

Damn I didn’t even see the link because I was mesmerized by the fry, gravy, cheese thing you posted. 

Just saw the link, definitely some good spots there.  In your opinion is quebec city more french or canadian? and yes I know they speak french lol.  Montreal and sherbrooke didn't feel that french to me.

Quebec City is probably the most French, most European-feeling city in North America. You can find people there that know no English fairly easily - that kind of thing is much rarer in Montreal.

You can find good pizza and beer there but personally, I'd go for the local flavours - poutine, tortiere, tarte au sucre.

So should I brush up on some French since I know nothing of the language or will enough people speak English?

yes. I haven't been. only montreal. but I have HEARD (AKA: unsubstantiated) that if you don't speak french, the locals can be VERY snobby about it. not sure about touristy areas. in the same way when you try to speak canadian french to someone from France. 

Nose: UP

Is it cool if I speak Spanish?

I had high school French a million years ago. Went to QC last tour and would walk in and say Bonjour....few words in French...they'd hand me the French menu and I'd say Oh...sorry, I need English...but I think everyone appreciates a few words effort if you try some French

Good to know.  I'll be sure to brush up on a few phrases before I go.

SInce I flew in and had the time one thing I recommend if you like is a walking tour of QC....It's a fascinating old city, it's not that big. I found a walking tour on Trip Advisor and booked it, learned a lot. I took train to next show and the VIA rail station is walking distance from Old City

VG194499

Gern Blansten said:

PJNB said:

mcgruff10 said:

Any good pizza or local craft beer to be found in Quebec City? I ll have no car and staying in old town. 

Try out this slop. I heard its pretty good. 

Not sure what style you like for pizza but check this list out. Something in there for everyone. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g155033-c31-Quebec_City_Quebec.html

We stopped at a Swiss Chalet in Canada and the gravy they served with the fries was pretty average.  I love the idea of cheese on fries but I don't care for gravy.

Swiss Chalet? You had something at Swiss Chalet and now are proclaiming not to like it.
Swiss Chalet is not good.

I listened to this album by Nickleback and now I hate all rock music.

Lerxst1992

Put the phone down for 2 hours.

Two.

Pick it back up... 120 unread!!

Yippee word is out!


Nope, just six pages of unitards and french language

100 Pacer

https://youtu.be/wg1juWJl_9c

foodboy

i went to quebec city last tour. i live in canada and speak very very little french. it is no problem there as it is a very big tourist town, so most will speak english to you without being offended . in montreal it is different. 

BennyLaRue

I'll put this in SAT terms so Americans can understand:

Swiss Chalet : Canadian food :: Applebee's : American food

VG194499

demetrios said:

PJNB said: 

josevolution said:

mcgruff10 said:

josevolution said:

mcgruff10 said:

PJNB said:

mcgruff10 said:

Any good pizza or local craft beer to be found in Quebec City? I ll have no car and staying in old town. 

Try out this slop. I heard its pretty good. 

Not sure what style you like for pizza but check this list out. Something in there for everyone. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g155033-c31-Quebec_City_Quebec.html

Da heck is that?! I asked about pizza, not throw up.  

lol I thought the same thing that doesn’t look like any pizza I’m used too! 

Damn Canadians don't know the difference between throw up and pizza.  

lmao but they do know good beer we have to give them that no ..

Happy? lol

Mother of God there's a poutine pizza? 

Any of you guys tried Pictou County pizza? Sam's Greek Pizza sauce is amazing!! 

It's the best!

HughFreakingDillon

foodboy said:

i went to quebec city last tour. i live in canada and speak very very little french. it is no problem there as it is a very big tourist town, so most will speak english to you without being offended . in montreal it is different. 

I had the opposite experience in montreal. not one person had an issue with speaking english to us. interesting. 

gotthebottle

https://youtu.be/BoEJT-sjnfM

HughFreakingDillon

gotthebottle said:

https://youtu.be/BoEJT-sjnfM

LOL

buck502000

We can’t talk about bourbon but it’s okay to talk about beer.....

Original_Shifty

Forget all this Swiss Chalet business. When in Quebec you do St. Hubert.

You don't need to know French in Quebec City, but you may get worse service. If you "try" they will appreciate that, know you speak horrible French, and then speak English with you.

UseUrIllusions

VG194499 said:

Gern Blansten said:

PJNB said:

mcgruff10 said:

Any good pizza or local craft beer to be found in Quebec City? I ll have no car and staying in old town. 

Try out this slop. I heard its pretty good. 

Not sure what style you like for pizza but check this list out. Something in there for everyone. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g155033-c31-Quebec_City_Quebec.html

We stopped at a Swiss Chalet in Canada and the gravy they served with the fries was pretty average.  I love the idea of cheese on fries but I don't care for gravy.

Swiss Chalet? You had something at Swiss Chalet and now are proclaiming not to like it.
Swiss Chalet is not good.

I listened to this album by Nickleback and now I hate all rock music.

lol, yes, your not getting anything authentic from Swiss Chalet. Awful place.

huntersthompson

Bentleyspop said:

gotthebottle said:

mcgruff10 said:

gotthebottle said:

Wait till everyone starts asking...."what's the best craft beer in San Diego?" #CraftBeerCapital

Love me some ballast point sculpin.

you like the one that's most popular...need to try the smaller breweries! ike this one for example....

Wait do people still drink Ballast Point?
Small, local breweries are always the way to go.
Like this one...

You guys want a good wtf business story?

Four years ago Ballast Point, which was at the time a "local" San Diego brewery with a huge reputation based on the immense popularity of its' flagship beer Sculpin IPA, was sold to the huge liquor conglomerate Constellation Brands for $1 Billion....yes, $1 Billion dollars (actually $952 Million--but $1 Billion sounds better.  As we beer consumers know, Sculpin was revered....for a while.  But the fickle taste buds of beer drinkers (cue Hazy beers as the booze du jour) moved on....while Sculpin still exists, as does Ballast Point Brewing, they have floated down to a regular old sold at supermarkets (at least on the West Coast) beer.

In December a small Highwood, Illinois brewery called Kings & Convicts bought Ballast Point from Constellation Brands for....get ready for it and remember Constellation bought it for (nearly) $1 Billion.....ready?  ready? Somewhere between $50 and $60 million--a $900 million dollar loss to Constellation.  As I understand it from an "insider", no one at Constellation lost their job over this cluster "f".  You know who I wish I was? The original owner(s) of Ballast Point...that's who.

jdizzle8291

PJNB said:

nautical_disaster said:

Although the poutine is fantastic and I can confirm the existence of various delicious craft beers in Québec City, I wouldn't be shy to try other delicious foods there...Chez Boulay, Clocher Pencher, ect... all kinds of good stuff there. 

Edit: Amazing pizza: "Nina Pizza"

Great advice! Can't wait until we can get some city specific threads up and hear all the great ideas. 

For what? Is there a tour or something?