Poutine Week 2015: Winners!

Sorry everyone for only posting this now! This last week was pretty overwhelming. The weather in Montreal is cold, depressing and exhausting. Is spring almost here? Please I need some sun and warmth to survive in this world!!! We’re already in mid-February so that’s good.

Anyway if you haven’t had a chance to see who the winners of La Poutine Week 2015 edition, well here they are!

Dirty Dogs won People’s Choice

The Boss Poutine

Copper branch won Healthiest Poutine

Healthy Vegan Poutine

Fabergé won This is Not a Poutine

The People’s Waffle

Shawarmaz won Judge’s Choice

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I am so happy that I got to try 3 of the winning poutines. The one at Shawarmaz looked really good with garlic potatoes and the choice of chicken or beef at $8.99. Hope you all enjoyed La Poutine Week, see you next year poutine lovers!

Poutine Week 2015: Fabergé

Earlier today, I had my last poutine and one of my top choices. Fabergé is one of my favourite places to brunch and I was really excited to try their poutine. Last year, they had an Italian poutine and I loved it. This year, it was a crispy potato waffle topped with braised duck, cheese curds and gravy. Wait, a poutine made with waffle? Yes, it’s possible and it’s wonderful. The flavours blended well together. The duck was tender while the sauce was juicy and slightly sweet.

The People’s Waffle

It costed $12, which was a decent price. My friend Sam ordered the signature dish, which is fried chicken and sweet waffles together. It’s served with a homemade BBQ sauce, maple syrup, coleslaw and potatoes. I was so happy she ordered it because I always to try it. When you mix them with the sauce and syrup, you get a delicious mix of sweet and spicy. The portion is huge and she didn’t end up finishing it.

Chicken & Waffles

If you’ve never been to Fabergé, you should go soon! The drinks are amazing and the food is good. I tried a chai latte for the first time there and I loved it!

Coffee & Chai Latte

 

Fabergé

27 Fairmount West, Montreal, QC,

H2T 2L9 514-903-6649

Poutine Week 2015: Melrose Restaurant – Bar

Poutine Week is now over but I had 2 posts left!

Melrose had a poutine, which reminded me of a nice Italian pasta. It had spicy french fries, mozzarella, homemade chilli sauce with red kidney beans and homemade meatballs with mixed meats. The meatballs and chili were spicy and very filling. I love mozzarella cheese, always a good choice in poutine.

Melrose Poutine

It costed $11 for this Italian poutine.

 

Melrose Restaurant – Bar

6548 Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC,

H2S 3C6 514-508-4227

Poutine Week 2015: La Banquise

There’s always a line-up at La Banquise whenever I go there or pass nearby, always. The poutine is as crazy as its name. The fries and cheese curds are topped with spicy sausage, bacon, corn, mushrooms and red onion covered with the pepper sauce gravy. A dollop of sour cream is served and atop of it is a jalapeno pepper resting on a piece of salad. It looks simple but it gets heavy pretty quick. The mix of flavours is wonderful being sweet and spicy. The sour cream makes everything better. The jalapeno pepper is super hot but delicious.

La Folie

At the cost of $9.75, it’s for anyone who likes a poutine with many ingredients inside!

 

 La Banquise

994 Rachel East, Montreal, QC

H2J 2J3 514-525-2415

Poutine Week 2015: Poutineville

When I heard Poutineville was making a sugar shack poutine, I cried of joy. I love sugar shack food, especially the maple syrup poured over everything. I love maple syrup because it’s super sweet! It’s also a healthier alternative to sugar. This poutine was a must-try in my agenda. Yesterday, I went to the location on Ontario. I was so excited when my plate arrived! A pancake is topped with crushed potatoes, cheese curds, ham, an omelette and a tempura bacon strip. All of it is covered in maple syrup and served with baked beans on the side. How can I describe the flavours? It was heaven in my mouth! Best sugar shack meal I’ve eaten so far. The poutine is extremely intense, I was not able to finish it. I forced myself but I had reached my limit sadly. I’m hoping this poutine will be available for sugar shack season so I can eat it again.

Sugar Shack

At the cost of $10, for the ones who have a sweet tooth like me! You will not regret this crazy poutine at all!

 

Poutineville (2 locations)

 1348 Beaubien East, Montreal, QC

H2G 1K8 514-544-8800 

1365 Ontario East, Montreal, QC

H2L 1S1 514-419-5444

Poutine Week 2015: Pub Quartier Latin

I had really enjoyed Pub Quartier Latin’s poutine last year and was curious to see this one. The presentation was somewhat similar to last year but with different ingredients. Pulled pork, sautéed mushrooms and parmesan reggiano over fries and covered with the famous PQL truffle sauce. Parmesan cheese has a stronger taste but it blends well with the pulled pork and the sauce. It’s a salty poutine and very rich.

Poutine Pulled Pork PQL

At the cosf of $14, it’s for those who like fancier versions of poutine and some French style cuisine.

 

Pub Quartier Latin

 318 Ontario East, Montreal, QC

H2X 1H6 514-845-3301

Poutine Week 2015: Copper Branch

Copper Branch’s goal is “to serve the world real food as fast-food for a change.” The food is exclusively vegan, plant-based and gluten-free. Their poutine has portobello and miso sauce over air-baked fries and vegan cheese. The ingredients are energizing and supposed to wake you up. I didn’t feel tired even if it was lunch time when I am prone to falling asleep. A pretty simple poutine, which tastes healthier. The cheese was melting well and the sauce was different but in a good way. 

Healthy Vegan Poutine

At the cost of $6.95, it’s for vegans and anyone who loves vegan food, especially if you’re a poor student.

 

Copper Braunch

1245 Bishop St., Montreal, QC,

H3G 2E2 514-303-1800

Poutine Week 2015: Restaurant Copoli

Copoli’s poutine has seasoned ground beef, gourmet sausages, caramelized onions and gravy over fries and mozzarella. It’s a simple poutine but it’s very tasteful with the 2 sorts of meat, which also becomes heavy. Mozzarella is always a good choice of cheese because it melts better I find. The portion is extremely generous, especially considering the low price. Perfect for all the poor students out there.

Copoli Poutine

At the cost of $8, for the ones who love meat in their poutine and who want to eat well under $10!

 

Restaurant Copoli

19 Mont-Royal East, Montreal, QC 

H2T 1N4 514-600-5813

Poutine Week 2015: Mange-Moi

Mange-Moi were the winner of the Best Poutine voted by the public. Their burger for Le Burger Week was quite impressive when I photographed it in September. The poutine looked quite simple. It’s beer braised beef over fries and local cheese curds, covered with the house and topped with tomatoes and green onions. The acidity of the tomato went well with the richness of the beef. The portion is average and even if it looks small, it quickly fills you up. It always feel reassuring to see vegetables or fruits in a poutine. It gives it a slightly healthier aspect.

Le Méchant Boeuf

At the cost of $11, for those who like a classic poutine with healthier ingredients.

 

Mange-Moi

35 Mont-Royal East, Montreal, QC

H2T 1N4 438-383-3355

Poutine Week 2015: ART:BRGR

This is definitely one of the craziest poutines, which seem almost impossible to finish. The poutine is served in a bowl made out of phyllo dough. Food served in an edible bowl is a wonderful idea. ART:BRGR offers 2 versions of the poutine. The first is with minced meat, merguez sausage and smoked ham. The second is mushrooms, sweet peppers and grilled onions. They both contain fries and cheese curds and are topped with chili peppers, their unique gravy and a sunny side up egg. You have to break the egg so the liquid runs through the poutine and you can enjoy the mix of flavours. It’s very hot and spicy, but the phyllo helps. Its taste is similar to a pita, but crispier.The vegetarian version tastes just as good, simply spicier and lighter. The portion is extremely generous, especially considering it’s for one person.

Caveman Meat Poutine

At the cost of $15, it’s worth trying if you have a huge appetite. Plus if you’re 2, you should try both versions and compare!

 

ART:BRGR
408 Gilford St., Montreal, QC
H2J 1N2 514-903-5500