Of the many things that the people of Quèbec do well, one thing they seem especially proud of is poutine: essentially, at some point someone said, “You know what would make these french fries better? Gravy. Oh! And melted cheese!” It can, after all, get quite cold in Quèbec, so it kind of makes sense that they would have invented a comfort food that’s engineered for maximum comfort. They actually have a whole week dedicated to it, and at least in the touristy sections, most restaurants have it on the menu.
All of which is nice for non-allergic types, but for our family eating out is a little more complicated. Fortunately for us, there is Poutineville. Gluten-free poutine! Vegan cheese! Vegan gravy!
The truth is, I would recommend this place to anyone, dietary restrictions or not. (A friend of mine, having tried a special called the “Hangover Cure”, said that he would “never not get that”.) But for us, this place was a godsend. I don’t want to be overly hyperbolic, but wow, it was good, and we will go back again and again.