It’s strange how the universe plays out sometimes. I was aware of poutine, but not ever having tried it I could not just put it up on the menu. It would feel disingenuous, it would be everything I hate about “corporate America,” ok maybe not everything, but you get it. I just couldn’t do it.

So the universe thing… Poutine, ingredient-by-ingredient, kinda just fell into my lap. First it was one of my purveyors that sent me some cheese curds as a sample unsolicited, and welcomed. Then a myriad of gravies and sauces followed. Already having the frys there is really nothing left to do, but to put it all together. Simple really.

What about the authenticity? This is a big deal. The last thing I want to do on a bad day is hear how my poutine (or any menu item at that) is not authentic or is just bad. It’s one thing to cook a poor meal (we have a great track record, but its not 100% unfortunately, maybe closer to 99% ;)) and another to have a bad dish on the menu.

Thanks to a few customers hailing from Canada, poutine enthusiasts, and good conversations we’ve reached some level of authenticity.

I had a trip to Canada this summer to visit poutineries and try all they have to offer. Since that plan fell thru (pandemic, amiright) I did the next best thing. Listened to people.

When we have our poutine available you will have access to an authentic Canadian poutine dish. We hope to have this available for September.

I feel that the universe put this one together.

-mj