Montréal’s “Poutine Week” Preview

It’s been almost 30 days into the New Year; that should be enough time to stop kidding yourself about your New Year’s resolution right? Right! It’s that time of year again where Montrealers and cardiologist smack their lips in anticipation of “La Poutine Week”!

From February 1 to 7, Montréal sees the third edition of La Poutine Week; a delicious gastronomic festival where 40 restaurants around the city compete by creating signature poutines to tantalize the palates of Montrealers.

Poutine lovers are encouraged to taste the delectable creations offered by the restaurants then vote on their favourites via the official website. Winners will be announced for several categories such as “Judges’ Choice”, “Most Popular”, “Healthiest” and “Imposter” – a poutine that really isn’t a “poutine”!

In a city where our passion for poutine borders on religion, here are some of the most creative you need to try this upcoming Poutine Week!

Restaurant Le Montréalais – Poutine Montréalaise

Epitomizing Montréal on a plate, the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel’s restaurant is putting together a poutine made with Montréal smoked meat, sweet pickles and sesame croutons coated with yellow mustard.

Taverne F – The Salted Cod Ferreira Poutine

The Portuguese-inspired poutine from Taverne F is made of home-made French fries, salted cod, caramelized onions, creamy sauce, cheese curds, and lemon zest.

Lola Rosa Parc – La RASPOUTINE

A vegan poutine that’s served with a shot of vodka! Yukon Gold potatoes topped with candied shallots, dried tomatoes, alfalfa, covered in a pink Romanoff sauce that’s made with sautéed mushrooms ice raspberry vinegar, lentils, celery, onions, and garlic.

Poutineville – La Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) Poutine

Poutineville’s famous crushed potatoes with fresh cheese curds ham bacon strips, classic gravy, a chopped omelette, drizzled with pure Canadian maple syrup, served on an fresh pancake and topped with a tempura bacon “oreilles de crisse” with a side of baked beans!

La Bêtise – Animal Style Poutine

Home fries, cheese curds, ground steak, caramelized onions, and pickles, draped with an intense creamy sauce.

Parkway Resto Pub – The Heartbreaker

Fresh cut fries that are lightly seasoned with smoked salt, house-smoked turkey, stuffing made from a trio of sausages, a blend of Quebec cheese curds, turkey gravy, topped with bacon, corn and green onion hash.