Bottē

400 Rue Main, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0, Canada, Hudson

A sourdough neo-pizzeria under the barrel-vaulted roof that gives it its name — bottē is Italian for 'barrel' — on Main Road in the heart of Hudson village. The dough is a three-day ritual: a 130-year-old sourdough starter, organic '00' flour and natural mineral water, 72 hours of fermentation, hand-stretched to order. No microwave, no fryer in the kitchen; gluten-free crusts get their own dedicated oven. The counter pours the largest selection of Le Castor (Rigaud) organic beer on tap anywhere — and counter service is deliberate, the house's way of giving village kids a first job. Order the Margarita, or the Smokin' HOT if you like heat.