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Culinary workshops at Tranquille
October 14th, 2026 →
November 11th, 2026
November 11th, 2026
Free
Informations
- Place Esplanade Tranquille
- Price
Free
This series of workshops, developed in collaboration with the Urban Agriculture Laboratory (AU/LAB), invites you to discover the multiple facets of creative gastronomy through meetings with industry experts.
Discover three immersive culinary workshops. From mushroom cultivation to homemade hot sauce preparation to the art of urban winemaking, these workshops are sensory experiences designed for the curious and food-loving.
Each workshop combines theory and practice, tasting and creation. Leave with your own creations and the knowledge to reproduce them at home.
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Workshop 1: Mycology 101: Growing Your Own Oyster Mushrooms and Cooking Them Well
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Refectory at Esplanade Tranquille
Learn to grow your oyster mushrooms and leave with a cultivation kit ready to grow at home. The workshop concludes with a tasting of cooked oyster mushrooms.
Facilitator: Virginie Boivin-Jodoin from Big Bloc – Artisanal workshop and Montreal-based urban farm specializing in mycology
Registrations open September 30.
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Workshop 2: Discovering Hot Peppers and Hot Sauce
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Refectory at Esplanade Tranquille
Discover the world of peppers, taste different varieties, then make your own homemade hot sauce without cooking to take home.
Facilitator: Julien Fréchette from La Pimenterie
Registrations open October 14.
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Workshop 3: From Vine to Wine: The Art of Wine in the City
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Refectory at Esplanade Tranquille
Explore the principles of urban grape cultivation and winemaking. Create your own blend, taste it, and discover unique northern wine profiles.
Facilitator: Véronique Lemieux from Vignes en ville
Registrations open October 28.