From January 9 to 31, 2026, the Restaurant de l’ITHQ will pay tribute to a figure who deeply shaped culinary education and inspired generations of chefs we know and admire today: Mr. Jean-Paul Grappe, former ITHQ culinary instructor and passionate ambassador for Québec products.
About Jean-Paul Grappe
Originally from France, Jean-Paul Grappe came to Canada to oversee food services at the French Pavilion during Expo 67, before settling permanently in Québec. A renowned chef, he contributed for nearly two decades to the influence and visibility of French cuisine.
In 1984, he joined the ITHQ and discovered what would become his true calling: teaching. For more than 20 years, he trained passionate young chefs, nurturing their appreciation for local ingredients. His curiosity, generosity, and deep respect for the craft left a lasting imprint on modern Québec gastronomy.
What to expect
Throughout January, our lunch and dinner menus will be inspired by Chef Grappe’s iconic dishes:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings: 3-course table d’hôte menu for $64 per person.
- Friday and Saturday evenings: à la carte dishes or a 5-course tasting menu for $94 per person (+ $60 for wine pairings).
- Weekday lunches: appetizer and daily main course inspired by the chef’s classics.
Evening menu
Appetizers
Pea soup, pork belly from Cochons tout ronds, garlic scape and savory bread crisp 15
Whelk salad with hazelnuts, sea lettuce, celery, and oyster mushrooms 20
Corn fritters, corn purée and popcorn, pickled vegetables 16
Highland beef tartare with dulse garnish, yogurt, and herb salad 23
Main courses
Pan-seared trout from La Ferme Piscicole des Bobines, watercress sauce, chive oil, Boulangère potatoes 36
Duck breast with blackcurrant berries, Vichy carrots and roasted shallots 38
Blood sausage tart, Cortland apples, lingonberries, beets, and pickled pearl onions 35
Vegan inspiration 33
Desserts
Frozen nougat with cranberries and pecans 11
Apricot and Earl Grey mille-feuille 12
Blue-Eyed Cipâte 13
Tribute to Jean-Paul Grappe at the Restaurant de l’ITHQ
January 9 to 31, 2026, for lunch and dinner
Reserve your table