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This looks like a good cure for my massive hangover

Operation Artery Buster Disected

Dateline � Toronto
Ambient conditions: Sunny, -4 celcius, brisk North West wind
Location: Smokes Poutinerie, 218 Adelaide St. West

Today, 4 brave souls arrived amidst long lines, cold temperatures, and brisk winds with a singular purpose and mission: to consume proper poutine in the city of Toronto.

After what some may have termed an insufferable wait of upwards of 30 minutes, orders were placed, money changed hands, and the die was cast. Now there was nothing left for these intrepid souls to do but wait and gorge.

The payload arrived in signature take-away style boxes, each packing a hefty mass of fried potatoes, gravy, cheese curds, and indiviual customizations adorning this trifecta of culinary delight. Of the basic elements of poutine, it can be asserted now that the cheese curds most certainly did provide the proper squeak, the gravy was appropriately rich and savory, and the fries in no uncertain terms correctly meted out. Early consensus among the 4 combatants was that the only potential failing may have been in the quantities of the cheese curds provided.

What followed next can only be described as near ritualistic gorging. Some dined on swine in the manner of mesquite smoked pulled pork combined with double smoked bacon; others on Montreal style smoked meat with mustard and a dill pickle as their topping of choice; 1 even chose to go the way of the vegetable with mushroom, onion, and peas.

As the feeding began earnest, each of the participants attacked their chosen mound with a pace and fervor that is rarely seen outside the small hours of the morning in some dark, soul-less casino found in North Las Vegas, or perhaps Windsor, when the late-night compulsive gamblers arrive for their nightly shot a making it big. From there, each descended into their own food driven mania.

Some stopped early on to savor their epicurean creations, only to realize that the mass of food was now expanding inside them, thus rendering them unable to continue their mission. Others adopted what some would label a "shovelling" technique, attacking the contents of their take-away box as though it were some beast or adversary that would conquer them if they paused for more than the brief moments necessary to remain part of the conversation.

In the end, 3 of the 4 soldiered through the quivering mass of a cardiologist's nightmare, successfully vanquishing their purchased foe. While the other looked on in near amazement at the quantities consumed, lamenting the feeling being brought on by richness of the demon food, whilst applauding the others on their accomplishment as ony a true team player would.

It was then, after the feeding, that these 4 intrepid peers rose from their seats, streched, exchanged pleasantries and parting remarks, and wandered back into the world whence they came. Some to return to places of employment, others to vehicles, others still to their abode, but all most certainly to an impending food coma.

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Originally posted by The Ear but all most certainly to an impending food coma.

Bahahahaha! I LOVES it!!!

So it was good. Glad to hear.

that was an awesome review

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Originally posted by Yohan that was an awesome review

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Originally posted by Frenchie Oh wow! Nice, thanks. How was the cheese? Did it squeak when you chewed it? I'm from the Eastern Townships so I know the quality that this cheese should be and I'm hoping it didn't disappoint.

It did squeek ma petite poup�e, however they were skimpy on the cheese. No piece came close to the size of a dime. I normally get 2-3x as much cheese in Quebec. Aaron seemed to have got more than me, so they're not measuring.

When I got up to the till, I asked in my Jouale, 'what kid of gravy do you use in your Montreal poutine?". He actually responded back to me correctly in English, much to my surprise. He grew up in eastern Ontario Get this, the Asian guy who brought me my order understood French too. Go figure.

I had the Montreal Poutine which was with added smoked meat with a little drizzle of mustard and a kosher dill quarter. The gravy was good, lighter than I prefer, however flavourful on the pallate with adequate peppery finish.

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Originally posted by The Ear Dateline � Toronto Ambient conditions: Sunny, -4 celcius, brisk North West wind Location: Smokes Poutinerie, 218 Adelaide St. West Today, 4 brave souls arrived amidst long lines, cold temperatures, and brisk winds with a singular purpose and mission: to consume proper poutine in the city of Toronto. After what some may have termed an insufferable wait of upwards of 30 minutes, orders were placed, money changed hands, and the die was cast. Now there was nothing left for these intrepid souls to do but wait and gorge. The payload arrived in signature take-away style boxes, each packing a hefty mass of fried potatoes, gravy, cheese curds, and indiviual customizations adorning this trifecta of culinary delight. Of the basic elements of poutine, it can be asserted now that the cheese curds most certainly did provide the proper squeak, the gravy was appropriately rich and savory, and the fries in no uncertain terms correctly meted out. Early consensus among the 4 combatants was that the only potential failing may have been in the quantities of the cheese curds provided. What followed next can only be described as near ritualistic gorging. Some dined on swine in the manner of mesquite smoked pulled pork combined with double smoked bacon; others on Montreal style smoked meat with mustard and a dill pickle as their topping of choice; 1 even chose to go the way of the vegetable and fungus with onion, mushroom, and peas. As the feeding began earnest, each of the participants attacked their chosen mound with a pace and fervor that is rarely seen outside the small hours of the morning in some dark, soul-less casino found in North Las Vegas, or perhaps Windsor, when the late-night compulsive gamblers arrive for their nightly shot a making it big. From there, each descended into their own food driven mania. Some stopped early on to savor their epicurean creations, only to realize that the mass of food was now expanding inside them, thus rendering them unable to continue their mission. Others adopted what some would label a "shovelling" technique, attacking the contents of their take-away box as though it were some beast or adversary that would conquer them if they paused for more than the brief moments necessary to remain part of the conversation. In the end, 3 of the 4 soldiered through the quivering mass of a cardiologists nightmare, successfully vanquishing their purchased foe. While the other looked on in near amazement at the quantities consumed, lamenting the feeling being brought on by richness of the demon food, whilst applauding the others on their accomplishment as ony a true team player would. It was then, after the feeding, that these 4 intrepid peers rose from their seats, streched, exchanged pleasantries and parting remarks, and wandered back into the world whence they came. Some to return to places of employment, others to vehicles, others still to their abode, but all most certainly to an impending food coma.

Fabulous review!

wow matt, awesome review!

so, when will you be going back?

Well, I can't imagine that more than once a month is even remotely heart friendly... so next week? lol

In all honesty I figure sometime next month when the wind is biting-cold and I'm in need of some serious stick-to-your-ribs badass food with some serious heft, or when my sodium levels return below those of the Dead Sea.











...or when I wander out into that area after consuming the requisite amount of alcohol to make that kind of drunk feed worth while.

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Originally posted by The Ear Dateline � Toronto Ambient conditions: Sunny, -4 celcius, brisk North West wind Location: Smokes Poutinerie, 218 Adelaide St. West

So this is what you meant by "working from home", eh Matt? Bahahahaha.

It passed the squeak test, and I felt that I got a decent amount of cheese. I did have a looksee at AJ's and thought that they'd been pretty skimpy on his. Sorry bud. The mustard was a nice touch with the smoked meat topping as well.

The lines were craaaaaaazy! The door never once closed from the time I got in line to the time I finished eating. It was well worth it in my opinion, but next time I'm coming prepared with 12 sweaters and portable heating pads tied around my hands.

This was probably the best poutine I've had in Toronto. I'm definitely up for another serving in, oh, say, tomorrow? Who's in?

Seriously though, I'm up for another 3 hour lunch break next time.

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Originally posted by DigiNut So this is what you meant by "working from home", eh Matt? Bahahahaha. It passed the squeak test, and I felt that I got a decent amount of cheese. I did have a looksee at AJ's and thought that they'd been pretty skimpy on his. Sorry bud. The mustard was a nice touch with the smoked meat topping as well. The lines were craaaaaaazy! The door never once closed from the time I got in line to the time I finished eating. It was well worth it in my opinion, but next time I'm coming prepared with 12 sweaters and portable heating pads tied around my hands. This was probably the best poutine I've had in Toronto. I'm definitely up for another serving in, oh, say, tomorrow? Who's in? Seriously though, I'm up for another 3 hour lunch break next time.

Just came to me on a whim... after slamming through a pile of emails & eliminating the rest of the open spaces in the Outlook calendar.

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Originally posted by The Ear Dateline � Toronto Ambient conditions: Sunny, -4 celcius, brisk North West wind Location: Smokes Poutinerie, 218 Adelaide St. West Today, 4 brave souls arrived amidst long lines, cold temperatures, and brisk winds with a singular purpose and mission: to consume proper poutine in the city of Toronto. After what some may have termed an insufferable wait of upwards of 30 minutes, orders were placed, money changed hands, and the die was cast. Now there was nothing left for these intrepid souls to do but wait and gorge. The payload arrived in signature take-away style boxes, each packing a hefty mass of fried potatoes, gravy, cheese curds, and indiviual customizations adorning this trifecta of culinary delight. Of the basic elements of poutine, it can be asserted now that the cheese curds most certainly did provide the proper squeak, the gravy was appropriately rich and savory, and the fries in no uncertain terms correctly meted out. Early consensus among the 4 combatants was that the only potential failing may have been in the quantities of the cheese curds provided. What followed next can only be described as near ritualistic gorging. Some dined on swine in the manner of mesquite smoked pulled pork combined with double smoked bacon; others on Montreal style smoked meat with mustard and a dill pickle as their topping of choice; 1 even chose to go the way of the vegetable and fungus with onion, mushroom, and peas. As the feeding began earnest, each of the participants attacked their chosen mound with a pace and fervor that is rarely seen outside the small hours of the morning in some dark, soul-less casino found in North Las Vegas, or perhaps Windsor, when the late-night compulsive gamblers arrive for their nightly shot a making it big. From there, each descended into their own food driven mania. Some stopped early on to savor their epicurean creations, only to realize that the mass of food was now expanding inside them, thus rendering them unable to continue their mission. Others adopted what some would label a "shovelling" technique, attacking the contents of their take-away box as though it were some beast or adversary that would conquer them if they paused for more than the brief moments necessary to remain part of the conversation. In the end, 3 of the 4 soldiered through the quivering mass of a cardiologists nightmare, successfully vanquishing their purchased foe. While the other looked on in near amazement at the quantities consumed, lamenting the feeling being brought on by richness of the demon food, whilst applauding the others on their accomplishment as ony a true team player would. It was then, after the feeding, that these 4 intrepid peers rose from their seats, streched, exchanged pleasantries and parting remarks, and wandered back into the world whence they came. Some to return to places of employment, others to vehicles, others still to their abode, but all most certainly to an impending food coma.

I went for dinner with Mark Oliver here last night
It's right beside Vola Lounge opening Dec 12
I opted to go with the Burrito Boys downstairs though

so thanks to this thread I have to break up with my GF. All this poutine talk made me so hungry for poutine when I got home tonight I told her I have to have poutine and I was going to the market to get some cheese curds. She says "Why don't you just use the shredded cheese we have in the freezer?"

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Originally posted by English Rachel Fabulous review!

how was yours?

Hmmmm

Anyone ever try poutine lathered with tzatziki? I nearly had a food-orgasm after eating this post-bar.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie

Matt deserves his own award, not one he has to share with Steve Groer of the Rocky Mountain News Staff.

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Originally posted by MikeyN Matt deserves his own award, not one he has to share with Steve Groer of the Rocky Mountain News Staff.

ooops, a small detail left out of my chop, thanks nitpicker.

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Originally posted by Abercrombie ooops, a small detail left out of my chop, thanks nitpicker.

hahaha

was in the area earlier today.
- no line-up although all seats were taken so it was fairly busy.
- friendly staff
- ordered the traditional veggie (trying poutine for the first time)
- ready for take-out in 2-3 minutes
- got home and
- love the curds
- quite filling

will probably try other varieties next time but can't get anything other than the veggie gravy or the curry sauce I guess
(its beef that I can't devour)

Went by yesterday at around noon only to be faced with a big sign on the door saying that they opened at 5pm....sigh....we went downstairs and had burrito boyz instead....

I'm thinking of hitting this place before going to the guv this sat.

Does anyone know what time this place closes?

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Originally posted by Yohan I'm thinking of hitting this place before going to the guv this sat. Does anyone know what time this place closes?

Ill will meet you. You do owe me a date, no?

It will be a good study break

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Originally posted by Intangible Ill will meet you. You do owe me a date, no? It will be a good study break

you owe me even more dates

done deal. (after i find out hours of business)

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