Rank: #38 "The village of Le Bic, perched on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River some 300 km northeast of Quebec City, is known for its quaint streets lined with brightly painted wood houses, spectacular views and the surrounding national park. Now it is also recognized as the home of renowned chef Colombe St-Pierre, a mother of three with an eccentric per – sonality, a contagious laugh and star status in Quebec and in Europe, where she frequently headlines iconic food festivals like Andrea Petrini’s Gelinaz! St-Pierre’s food appears simple but is highly sophisticated and daringly original."