Author of the article: Rita DeMontis Publishing date: Jan 27, 2021 • January 27, 2021 • 2 minute read • Photo by Supplied /Lapoutineweek.com Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content When the going gets tough, the tough reach for poutine. And we are a nation in love with this rich, button-bursting dish of fried potatoes, gravy and cheese curds that squeak when you bite into them. To celebrate, the famous La Poutine Week launches across the nation starting Feb. 1, allowing fans to enjoy poutine variations from hundreds of restaurants and eateries across Canada, while helping the restaurant industry through these tough, pandemic times.