Mackdogmolly

@nordski (will we ever know your name?) and other Louise Penny fans: across the border in St ARMAND, Quebec , about a mile down the road, is OLIVIER’S Bistro. Actually, the Three Pines inspiration is in another Quebec town called Knowlton, which I understand exploits the hell out of the books.

Oh, they had curds. It just wasn’t very good.

I have never uploaded a photo prior to embarkation. They always take one at the pier. No worries.

Sadly, I don’t think either of us would recommend Poutineville, although we do like Poutine. Happily, we both enjoyed the sushi place, Kyo, a lot, which wasn’t horribly loud at the hour we were there. In the past, we have been there very late, post opera, which is a whole different scene. I can’t answer the chicken question, but it was a beautiful Rhode Island Red and she was in quite a hurry.

I just hope they are hosted again.

Currently in Montreal, our prepandemic home away from home. Went across at our favorite tiny rural border crossing between Franklin, Vermont and St. Armand, Quebec. Had to brake for a chicken crossing the road immediately after clearing. Had lunch at Poutineville in the east end (because we’re fancy). Actually a compromise to DH because I am dragging him to my favorite (and a little loud) sushi place in old town tonight. Tomorrow brunch at an Iranian place, an opera matinee at Place des Arts and then reluctantly home again.

Appreciate all the info you provided, Chris. One more thing that I just can’t recall if you answered: do you know if going forward, the CC meet and greets will be hosted again? The unhosted ones have been very awkward.

Very happy to hear that an upgrade from premium to ultimate can be had for the $7 difference. Hope they will honor that on my Quest cruise in June, which comes with the premium package.

Me either, but at least they’re free!

I’m guessing that, along with the Atlas bar menu, these will NOT be complimentary. At least after this trial cruise

No prices on the appetizers either, which also do not appeal to me

I was underwhelmed by the craft cocktail menu as well.

Taken from another site aboard Onward. Guessing it’s from the new bar? Think I could pass on these cocktails.

Yes, it would be really great to have the CC meet and greets hosted again!!

I just emailed you

What OBC???

There was no host at our CC gathering on the Quest Xmas cruise and it really does make a difference when we are just left to fend for ourselves. Makes it all a bit awkward.