Les Brumes du Coude

Owner-chef Michel Savoie cooks out of an open kitchen in this casual 40-seat space in the Aberdeen Cultural Centre, his menu chalked up daily on a blackboard. Deeply flavourful dishes show a modern French bistro allegiance with an Acadian flair, making much use of local seafood, salmon and pork. Anything involving pasta (cavatelli with pan-fried scallops, for example) is highly recommended and watch for the seasonal pop-up cabane-à-sucre brunch. Savvy servers recommend treats from a dynamic wine and cocktail list.