Best Poutine of 2012
Ottawa is taking this title. Although an honourable mention goes to Boomers Fries in Stratford, ON (http://www.boomersgourmetfries.com/index.php?page=Menu&&page_id=2&&id=2) for the variety of over 10 variations of this Canadian classic.
The winner can be found at the Elgin Street Diner (http://www.elginstreetdiner.com/) in Ottawa, ON. Small, crispy, fresh cut (daily) fries, creamy Brighton cheese curds, and thick, smooth rich gravy that tastes like home cookin'. Oh, and the portion is massive (easily enough for 2-3) and Elgin is open 24/7...it's a good thing I don't live in Ottawa.
Enjoy this sinful picture!
*Gravy Disclaimer: You may be surprised that 95% of restaurant "gravy" is actually free of meat. There is usually butter and flour to form a thick roux, gravy salt (salt and caramel food colouring) and beef broth/bouillon (which is beef flavoured but contains no actual meat). Au jus on the other hand is the natural drippings from cooked meat but is not used as a sauce/gravy in Poutine.
Also, there are many different types of gravy: mushroom, onion, milk, chocolate, mixed veggie.
The winner can be found at the Elgin Street Diner (http://www.elginstreetdiner.com/) in Ottawa, ON. Small, crispy, fresh cut (daily) fries, creamy Brighton cheese curds, and thick, smooth rich gravy that tastes like home cookin'. Oh, and the portion is massive (easily enough for 2-3) and Elgin is open 24/7...it's a good thing I don't live in Ottawa.
Enjoy this sinful picture!
*Gravy Disclaimer: You may be surprised that 95% of restaurant "gravy" is actually free of meat. There is usually butter and flour to form a thick roux, gravy salt (salt and caramel food colouring) and beef broth/bouillon (which is beef flavoured but contains no actual meat). Au jus on the other hand is the natural drippings from cooked meat but is not used as a sauce/gravy in Poutine.
Also, there are many different types of gravy: mushroom, onion, milk, chocolate, mixed veggie.
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