Cassis Monna & Filles

Québec


Learn all you ever wanted to know about cassis (blackcurrant), also known as gadelle noire in Québécois, and pick up some treats to go, including jam (currant-onion is popular), honey, vinaigrette, mustard, wine and, of course, crème de cassis liqueur. The on-site restaurant pairs the star of the show with dishes like warm goat's cheese salad or duck-leg confit.


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