The week-long celebration of one of Canada's most beloved - and iconic - dishes returns next month to restaurants across the country, including right here in B.C.
La Poutine Week is set to return February 1-7, 2020, promising a "cheese, gravy and fries extravaganza" from coast to coast.
The premise is pretty simple: Eat poutine during La Poutine Week and go online and vote for your favourites. There will be a panel of judges who are choosing the best of the best, too, including judges selected in each region. All of the winners will be announced after La Poutine Week concludes (and everyone goes on a juice cleanse, presumably).
La Poutine Week has officially unveiled the participants for 2020, including the spots in B.C. who will be dishing up something special during the week.
There are only five spots in B.C. taking part, and of those just three in Vancouver, but that just means there's no excuse for not getting to all of the local ones if you're in Vancouver, Kelowna, or Victoria.
Here's the rundown for La Poutine Week in B.C.
VANCOUVER
Bells and Whistles: Pigskin Poutine
Pigskin Poutine at Bells and Whistles. Photo courtesy La Poutine WeekSlow-roasted pork, curly fries, cheese curds, peppered cabbage, shredded cheddar, pork crackling and housemade gravy.
Address: 3296 Fraser St, Vancouver
Moxie's - Davie: Three cheese, chorizo and madeira poutine
Three cheese, chorizo, and madeira poutine at Moxie's on Davie. Photo courtesy La Poutine WeekAddress: 1160 Davie St, Vancouver
Pourhouse: The Philly Cheese Poutine
The Philly Cheese Poutine at Pourhouse. Photo courtesy La Poutine WeekHouse made french fries smothered in gravy, braised beef, sautéed peppers and cheese curds, topped with frizzled onions.
Address: 162 Water St, Vancouver
KELOWNA
Moxie's - Kelowna: Pulled Pork Poutine
Pulled Pork Poutine at Moxie's in Kelowna. Photo courtesy La Poutine WeekTender pulled pork, bbq beef gravy, Monterey jack cheese, topped with roasted corn and fresh scallions.
Address: 1730 Cooper Rd, Kelowna
VICTORIA
BeaverTails - Victoria: Poutail
Poutail at BeaverTails in Victoria. Photo courtesy La Poutine WeekFries topped with authentic Quebec cheese curds and a decadent gravy served on top of a BeaverTails® pastry.
Address: 602 Broughton St, Victoria
