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Poutine with bacon, Montreal smoked meat, cheese curds and three-pepper sauce.

In Montreal, going for poutine is like going out for pizza. Everyone does it. It’s fast, filling and fun. It can be a complete meal, a quick snack on the go, or the thing you do after a late night out. Serving up hot and fresh poutine in the heart of Montreal is Poutineville.

The menu offers a selection of 11 specialty poutiness, or you can create your own original, just the way you like it.

If you choose to build your own, first choose the cut of potato, then add cheese, vegetables, meats and sauces. There’s regular and large sizes, depending on how hungry you are. Don’t panic, if you don’t speak French, the menu is available in English and the servers will help guide you through the process.

If poutine isn’t your style, there is also a selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, sides and cocktails.

Poutineville is open for lunch, dinner and late-night. In the spring and summer the patio is open, perfect for people watching.

A trip to Montreal isn’t complete without having poutine. Hot fries, covered with cheese curds, and smothered in gravy. It’s a French Canadian tradition. For over 40 years, La Banquise has been serving up the famous dish.

La Banquise originally started as an ice cream parlour. Local fireman, Pierre Barsalou took over the shop and turned it into a 24 hour snack shop, serving up hot dogs, fries and ice cream.

By the 1980’s the store embraced the French culture and offered two types of poutine; classic and Italian. Today, La Banquise offers more than 28 different varieties!

It’s a favourite late-night spot for the locals, who are looking for a greasy snack after the bar. There’s plenty of seating inside and on the outdoor patio. Menus are available in both English and French.

There are three iconic Canadian foods; maple syrup, smoked salmon and poutine. The first two are very well-known around the world, yet many have yet to know and experience one of the best fast-food dishes that originates from Quebec – Poutine!

Poutine is simple and easy to make. Fresh, hot French fries, topped with fresh cheese curds, and covered in brown gravy.

The fries are typically a medium cut and are deep fried. The cheese curds must be fresh; less than a day old, so they will melt and squeak. The brown gravy sauce is made from chicken and beef gravy, with a hint of pepper. The hot gravy softens and melts the cheese curds.

Poutine can also include bacon, chicken or Montreal smoked meat.

Nothing says French Canadian casual fare than poutine and Montreal smoked meat. Myer Dunn founded the “Dunn’s Famous” back in 1927, which as grown into a national smoked meat empire. The very first Western Canadian location recently opened in Vancouver and is now serving up their traditional favourites.

Dunn’s smoked meat starts off with a beef brisket that has been smoked for 17 hours and then steamed for 3 hours before serving. It’s served on light rye sourdough bread, hand sliced with special brine.

There are also six different poutine options on the menu. For those who have never had poutine, it’s French fries, topped with cheese curds and then covered with gravy. There are also other Western Canadian influences on the menu including a motzoh ball soup.

Dunn’s Famous Restaurant is open 7 days per week, from 10:00am until midnight, and 1:00am on weekends.

A visit to Montreal would not be complete without having Montreal smoked meat and poutine; and where else could you get anything else more authentic than at Montreal Poutine in Old Montreal.

Located on the cobble-stone streets of old Montreal, the almost hidden restaurant is just waiting to be discovered.

For those not in the know, Poutine is essentially French fries covered in gravy and fresh cheddar cheese curds. But Montreal Poutine takes it to the next level by offering other variations including toppings like smoked meat, Italian sausage, bacon, and chicken.

They also serve Montreal smoked meat by the platter, on a sandwhich or on top of homemade pizza.

You will find more than just poutine and smoked meat. There are fresh salads, burgers, and sandwiches – all made fresh to order.

On a sunny evening there is a patio in the back of the restaurant perfect for a get together with friends.

You can find Montreal Poutine at: 161 St Paul Est, Vieux Montreal or www.montrealpoutine.ca