The week-long poutine festival has returned to Canada and will run from February 1 to 7, 2024 across all 10 provinces in cities including Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, and Winnipeg, to name a few.
Cheese, fries and gravy. A classic trio that when combined, creates a mouthwatering dish we all know and love as poutine. Now, grabbing the iconic Quebec meal at one of Montreal's must-try spots is how to really do poutine right. But sometimes, a poutine from one of the big fast-food chains just has to do. I put four chains to the test: McDonald's, Harvey's, A&W and Wendy's to find out which was the most delish dish and when it came to this motley crew of poutine, it was clear that one fast food spot was easily the standout.
Among Montreal's favourite meals is the humble poutine, a comfort food with no equal that I've ever encountered. Perfect when you're intoxicated and delicious when you're sober, poutine brings warm, cheesy goodness to any occasion. But if you're new in town (or just live under a rock for cheap rent), it can be daunting to face the sheer number of poutine options at your fingertips these days.
At the world's end, when nothing remains but dust and rubble, when the land lies grey and fallow and the birds don't dare to sing, what will become of Quebec's legacy? What will we remember of the province that once stood so tall? Poutine, duh.
Poutine is a Quebecois cultural staple and Montreal has plenty of good, great, regular and king-size versions of the classic dish. But if you want to go beyond the craveable fare of chain restaurants and explore the depths of poutine creativity, consider this your one-stop shop for fantastical creations, both savoury and sweet.