Coco Pazzo: Mont Tremblant, Quebec

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Opened in 1995 by two Italian brothers from the Molise region on the Adriatic, Coco Pazzo has become the benchmark for exceptional Italian cuisine in the village of Mont Tremblant. Chef-owner Luigi serves as the consummate host, creating a convivial atmosphere with his younger brother for a loyal crowd of locals and knowing tourists. On weekends, a jazz trio provides live music as an accompaniment to the homemade pastas and truffle-rich risottos.

Coco Pazzo relies upon local Laurentian farmers for organic produce. Partnerships with Morgan Farms in Weir and Les Fermes du Nordest in Mont Laurier insure that the salads, antipasti, and contorni at Coco Pazzo are exemplars of sustainable development as well as the slow food movement.

Winner of “Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence” for three consecutive years, from 2009-2011, Coco Pazzo’s wine list is deep and diverse, with an emphasis on Italy and France.

A ricotta and mascarpone cheesecake served with caramel sauce was as light and airy as freshly-fallen snow – and a befitting ending to an evening that brings a taste of “la dolce vita” to the Laurentians.

LINK: Coco Pazzo

Mark Thompson

About Mark Thompson

A member of Authors Guild, Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and New York Travel Writers (NYTW), Mark Thompson is an editor, journalist, and photographer whose work appears in various periodicals, including Travel Weekly, Metrosource, Huffington Post, Global Traveler, Out There, and OutTraveler. The author of the novels Wolfchild (2000) and My Hawaiian Penthouse (2007), Mark completed a Ph.D. in American Studies. He has been a Fellow and a resident at various artists' communities, including MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center.

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