Well…what a pleasant little surprise this little Davie Street eatery was! My husband James is always going on about how nobody can make proper poutine.  You know the poutine using McCain fries with fake curds melting into blobs of nothingness messing about in a goo of gravy and soggy fries?

I’m not sure how James heard about this place but he was adamant that we went to La Bell Patate before our visit to Granville Island, which is not as inspiring as it used to be. After paying a ridiculous $4 for parking because I can’t parallel park we headed into this neat little place.

I loved the vibe, the random music was fun and I really liked the two guys running the place. I noticed fantastic interaction with their obvious regulars and us! They were so friendly and inquisitive about our visit. I think my camera made them think we were tourists, while we acted like them I don’t think Richmond is far enough away to count as vacationers.

So what’s on the menu?

Over 30 different styles of poutine that’s what’s on the menu!

Right, lets get right to it then.  James had 1. Traditional Poutine.  I think because he’s going to go down the list.  The guys running the place said I’ll know where to find my husband if he disappears for a couple of hours! I had 7. BBQ Smoked Meat Poutine.  “Sighs”… I have to digress.

As a teenager, 30 years ago, my friends and I lived off fries and gravy.  Everything fries and gravy.  I had forgotten how goooood fries and gravy were until I had this.  I really enjoyed it.  To be honest I have nothing to compare it to as I have evidently never experienced proper poutine.  I was curious about the curds not being melted and James said that’s not how it is. My first curd squeaked in my mouth! Literally squeaked and I giggled as I quickly ate another one and guess what?  It squeaked too!  I was cracking myself up.  So not only are my taste buds getting a trip, but my ears are too!

This place is what it is, they are doing one thing and doing it well.  I do have some issue though. I would have preferred a plate and a proper fork.  I just hate throwing  plastic and aluminum into the garbage.  Sorry guys! I appreciate how small your back area is and dishwashing is probably the furthest thing from your mind, but you do recycle your bottles!

With that said, we’ll be back.  Not too much though as it’s not promoting the healthy lifestyle I am supposed to be living!