From Vagabonds in Anacortes, WA.
This Canadian approves.
This American approves too. Poutine is awesome! And this looks delicious!
Just my opinion as a canadian, I must admit that you are wrong. They skimped out on the curds (which no place in quebec would ever do), put very sad and skinny fries that look barely cooked… The onions are fine I guess, really depends on who’s eating it.
You’re not wrong - It can definitely be improved, and I agree that it should ideally be thick-cut fries and more curds. But as far as “poutine” goes in the USA, I think they’ve passed their test. It’s not an honour-roll poutine, but not a failure either. No shredded cheddar, no “side of gravy”, and the fried onions aren’t a bastardization, just a variation like smoked-meat poutines and such.
hear me out fresh white onions chopped on top with mustard instead of that brown substance yall northys eat but thats a whole different dish 🥴
You’ve ruined poutine. Well, for me you have.
I love the plain version but I asked them to put this on top because I’ve had it before and really liked it. Look up “La Savoyarde” from La Banquise in Montreal. That is the best poutine remix I’ve ever eaten.
I live in Kentucky. Very difficult to find poutine here. I have made it at home to satisfy the craving. Your post did make me hungry despite your heathenish onions. Lol.
Seriously, try it. Or one or two other favourite toppings, a lot of things go great with poutine as a base.
- Costco cheese curds - they sell Arizona Farms brand new n Phx but any would likely do
- Five guys fries - closest to the real Quebec experience as far as I’ve found
- Any brand jar of brown gravy
Here’s a pic I took of La Savoyarde. It was “last meal on earth” level. Not exaggerating.
Never really thought of Anacortes as a good food town, more like a place to stop on the way to the islands, but I bet this is pretty good.
A little skimpy on the cheese curds.
Poutines should always be piled high with cheese curds. You should talk with your local lawmakers.
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