Ahh. Poutine, the French Canadian comfort food of choice. Poutine definitely ranks number one or two as my favorite foods in the entire world. A delicious mix of French fries, brown gravy and melting cheese curds, it is a good thing that this delicacy can rarely be found in the “lower 50,” because American’s arteries would be in much bigger trouble than they are now.
Truly a Canadian staple, Poutine can be found in all ice-rink snack bars, family restaurants and even grocery stores in Canada. However, in the U.S. this artery-clogger can only be found near the Canadian border or in places with heavy French communities. In my search for places that served poutine, I have come across many sad excuses for the delicacy. The biggest problem is the lack of cheese curds, which are essential in achieving the distinct taste of poutine.
However, two places in Rhode Island make it as close to the original as you'll get in the lower 50.
- Dan's Place
- 880 Victory Highway
- West Greenwich, RI
- 02817
- (401)392-3092
- danspizzaplace.com
- *Dan's mother is from Quebec and insisted that he put poutine on the menu.
- Pot Au Feu
Providence, RI 02903
(401)273-8953
potaufeuri.com
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