08 Put together a picnic from North America's oldest grocery store
Jean-Alfred Moisan opened his petite epicerié's doors in 1871, and they haven't closed since. Epicerié J.A. Moisan has a decidedly old-fashioned vibe, with tin ceilings, original woodwork, and vintage 1920s and '30s music piping through the speakers. But the store's offerings are anything but dated. Its shelves are stocked with fine Québec-made delectables, including local preserves, bread, charcuterie, cheeses, and hard-to-find foodstuffs from around the world. The epicerié has all the fixings you need for the perfect picnic in the park. You can also spend you can even spend a night or two in the original founder's living space, which has been transformed into a fully functioning B&B.
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