Welcome to the 1st ever Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their poutine into this challenge, some restaurants have their poutine on their menus and others have created a special poutine just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their poutine from April 11-30th, if you don’t see it on the menu just ask the Manager or Chef and they will make it for you.
Voting criteria – some things to help you judge your favourite poutine’s – keep these things in mind: originality, creativity, uniqueness, traditional, non-traditional, price, value and most importantly taste.
Get some friends together and make a night of it, visit 4 restaurants or more to share and taste the different poutines or go solo or with a friend – just remember to Bookmark this page then come back to VOTE for your favourites between April 30-May 6th.
Watch –> Richard Wolak interviewed on CBC News “Poutine Challenge”
Here are the 29 Poutine dishes in this challenge, listed in no particular order other than when they were received by us.
Preston’s
Preston’s Pulled Pork Poutine
Cost: $12
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 1177 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @dineprestons
Web: www.dineprestons.com
Anatoli Souvlaki
Greek Poutine
Created by Chef Niki Charolobos
Description: Home cut french fries topped with zesty tomato sauce, Greek meatballs stuffed with mint and cumin topped with saganki/mozerella cheese
Cost: $13
On the regular menu: No
Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes
Location: 5 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Twitter: @AnatoliSouvlaki
Web: http://www.anatolisouvlaki.com/
Au Petit Chavignol
Poutine
Created by Joe Chaput & Original opening Chef Brad Miller of the Red Wagon. Now carried forth by Chef Jenny Shearman.
Description: Pommes frites, Québec cheese curds, peppercorn gravy (chicken stock based)
Cost $10.00
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 843 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver
604-255-4218
Twitter: @petitchavignol
Web: http://www.aupetitchavignol.com/
Memphis Blues
BBQ Poutine
Created by Chefs George Siu and Park Heffelfinger
Cost: $10.50
Description: this dish features Memphis Fries w/ the all-purpose rub, slow-cooked pulled pork, mozzarella cheese, and topped with their signature Memphis Blues All-Purpose Barbeque Sauce.
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
1342 Commercial Drive, Vancouver; 1465 West Broadway Ave, Vancouver; 50-2443-161A St. (Granview Corners Mall), Surrey
302-18690 Fraser Highway (Langley/Surrey border in Hillcrest Village) Surrey
Twitter: @MemphisBBQHQ
Hidden Tasting Bar
Butter Poached Lobster Poutine
Created by Head Chef Matthew Richmond
Cost: $16
Description: This buttery rich take on the Montreal classic starts with twice-cooked potatoes; an herb oil bath followed by a flash fry balances soft insides with a crispy exterior. Atlantic lobster is butter poached to the perfect tenderness before it is paired with Montreal cheese curds and topped with a steaming tarragon béarnaise. The richness of the dish is perfectly balanced with a crisp shaved fennel salad with oranges, cherry tomatoes and refreshing orange tarragon vinaigrette.
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
433 Robson Street in The Westin Grand
Tel: 604.647.2521 –
Twitter: @HiddenVancouver
Bob Likes Thai Food
Thai Poutine
Created by Chef Tai Keattivanichvily
Cost: $10
Description:-Taro root. Deep flied, thin sliced.(Vegetarian)
Ingredients: Deep fried tofu, Lime leaf, Chili, Lemongrass, Green curry sauce
On the Regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes
Location: 3755 Main Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @BobLikeThaiFood
Web: http://www.boblikesthaifood.com/
Red Card
Red card poutine
Created by Chef Kaede Elliot Hirooka and Perry North
Description: This is basically mulligatawny(no apple), the curry spice level is quite mild and it balances well with a higher starch (sugar) potato. Curry powder, Fennel seed, Cardamom seed, Cinnamon, Coriander seed, Cilantro, Butter, Flour, Corn starch, Cumin, Carrots, Onion, Celery, Chicken thigh, Chicken stock, cayenne, Milk, Lime, Tomato sauce (anchovy onion garlic basil san marzano tomato), Garnish fresh cilantro, chili yogurt ( sambel, mint, citrus yoghurt s/p), Potato Kennebec, Mozzarella
Cost: $ 12
On the Regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes
Location: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @RedCard_
Web: http://www.redcardsportsbar.ca/index.php
Roaming Dragon
Indonesian Beef Rendang Poutine
Created by Chef Tina Fineza
Cost: $8
Description: Fresh-cut Kennebec fries topped with cheese curds and 100% Heritage Angus Beef braised in lemongrass, galangga, red chili and coconut cream.
On the Regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
LOCATION: BURRARD & ROBSON (Weekdays 11:30-2:30, Weekend: Time/Location Will Vary, Catering)
Twitter: @DragonTruck
The Charlatan
The Poutine Grilled Cheese
Created by Chef Jeff Wilmott who is on twitter @CheffreyBacon
Cost: $10.95
Description: made with Parmesan crusted sourdough, hand cut Kennebec fries, cheese curds and horseradish gravy. and was created by Head Chef Jeff Wilmott. (Vegetarian)
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 1447 Commercial Drive in Vancouver
Twitter: @CharlatanVan
Web:http://thecharlatanrestaurant.com/
Coast Restaurant
Dungeness Crab Poutine
Created by Chef Pedro Gonzalez – on twitter @PGonzalez77
Description: smoked bacon, shallots, white wine, heavy cream, béchamel, lemon juice, chives, Dungeness crab, cheese curds, sunny side up egg, Yukon gold frites.
Cost: $15.95
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-685-5010
Twitter: @Glowbal_Group #Coast
Web: http://www.glowbalgroup.com/coast/
Society – Glowbal Group
Ultimate Poutine Supreme.
Created by Chef Alfred Contiga who is on twitter @AlfredContiga
Description: hand cut French fries, cheese curds, braised short ribs, chicken gravy, chive sour cream, house pickled jalapeños and topped with fresh tomato salsa.
Cost: $15.95
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 1257 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @Glowbal_Group #society
Web:http://www.glowbalgroup.com/society/
Tableau Bar Bistro
Poutine
Created by Chef Marc-Andre Choquette
Cost: $6
Description: Kennebec potatoes fries, cheese curds, gravy (Vegetarian)
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 1181 Melville Street Vancouver
Reservations: 604 639 8692
Twitter: @Tableaubistro
Web: www. tableaubarbistro.com
The Flying Pig
Pulled Pork Poutine
Created by Chef Erik Heck
Cost: $6
On the regular menu: Yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 1168 Hamilton Street
Reservations: 604-568-1344
Twitter: @FlyingPigVan
Web: http://theflyingpigvan.com/
Pirate Pub
Shrimp & Bacon Poutine
Created by Chef Rob Holland who is on twitter @bobbydutch
Description: Shrimp gravy, bacon bites and crispy cheese curds on hand-cut Kennebec fries.
Cost: $12
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: #1-1012 Beach Ave. Vancouver
Tel: 604.676.BEER (2337)
Twitter: @PiratePub
Web: www.burrardbridge.com
The Kaboom Box
Poutine
Description: fries, Quebec cheese curds, our house-made gravy and green onions. (Vegetarian)
Cost: $6
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: Granville St., just north of Robson, on the west side of the street. In a bright red food cart!
Twitter: @thekaboombox
Web: www.TheKaboomBox.com
Local Kits
Poutine
Created by Chef Chris Mills
Description: With Quebec cheese curds and miso gravy (Vegetarian)
Note: The miso gravy is made with a special blend of miso paste from six origins of the orient.
Cost: $ $8.50…but if you come after 10PM Sun-Thurs or Fri & Sat after 11PM it’s $4 on the Late Night Menu
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 2210 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1B5 (Cornwall & Yew)
Tel: 604.734.3589
Twitter: @LOCAL_Kits
Web: http://localpubliceatery.com/
Gramercy Grill
Duck Confit Poutine
Description: Duck confit smoked cheddar bacon bits star anise black pepper gravy poutine
Cost: $9 for small and $14 for large.
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 2685 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 730-5666
Twitter: @gramercygrill
Web: http://www.gramercygrill.ca/
The District
The Full English Breakfast Poutine
Created by Chef Kenny Kyle
Description: Fried egg, tomato, bacon, baked beans, green onion, curds and house made gravy.
Cost: $15
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 13 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver
Tel: (778) 338-4938
Twitter: @districtsocial
Web: http://www.thedistrictsocial.com/
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Rogue Poutine Trio
Created by Chef Cory Chapman
Description: Rogue Award Winning Chili Poutine, CRANNOG BBQ Pulled Pork Poutine & FARMHAND Miso White ChEddar Poutine
Cost: $11.99
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604.678.8000
Twitter: @roguewetbar
Web: www.roguewetbar.com
Tapanade Bistro
Poutine Bolognese
Created by Chef Justin Cheung
Description: Handcut and twice fried Yukon gold potatoes. Canadian beef striploin bolognese, cow’s milk cheese curds, smoked paprika spiced pork rinds.
Cost: $8
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 3711 Bayview Street, Richmond
Tel: (604) 275-5188
Twitter: @tapenadebistro
Between Two Buns
Kennebec Kahuna Poutine
Created by Chef Shaun Snelling who is on twitter @chefshaun
Description: Crispy kennebec fries, sweet and spicy albacore tuna, soft poached egg, avacado mousse and green onions
Cost: $9
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 1271 Homer Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-336-4103
Twitter: @BetweenTwoBuns
Web: http://www.betweentwobuns.ca/
The Five Point Restaurant
Carolina Poutine
Created by Chef Zai
Description: house cut pomme frites, then add Smoked hand pulled pork shoulder (which is smoked in house), add Montreal cheese curds and topped with a Rum & Coke BBQ Sauce.
Cost: $11.95
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 3124 Main Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @TheFivePoint
Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse
Butter Chicken Poutine
Created by Chef John Lim Hing who is on twitter @JohnLimHing
Description: house pommes frites, house butter chicken (chicken breast), Crispy fried shallots, Green onions, Fresh cheese curds
Cost: $16
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 140-3900 bayview Street, Richmond
Twitter: @mandalaylounge
Web: Www.mandalaysteakhouse.com
The Hog Shack
Pulled Pork Poutine
Created by Chef John Lim Hing who is on twitter @JohnLimHing
Description: Double fried, hand cut in house fries, 8oz of our signature Hog Shack pulled pork, House gravy, Fresh cheese curds
Cost: $12
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 140-3900 Bayview Street, Richmond
Twitter: @HogShackca
Web: http://hogshack.ca
Dunn’s Famous
Poutine
Description: Cheese curds & Dunn’s special gravy
Cost: $6.99
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 827 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-682-8938
Twitter: @DunnsFamousBC
Web: http://www.dunnsfamousbc.com
The Crab King
The Crab King Poutine
Description: Real Crab meat,Fries, mozzarella, and gravy
Cost: $8.95
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 3540 Bayview Street, Richmond
Twitter: @thecrabking
Web: http://thecrabking.com/
The Fray
Duck Poutine
Created by Chef Benny Cheng – on twitter @bcheng30
Description: Ground duck , Diced Portabello Mushrooms, Grilled red and green bell pepper, Hoisin gravy, Crispy vermicelli with Fresh herbs (Spring onion and Cilantro) and Pink peppercorns, Hand cut Kennebec potatoes, In house made cheese curd and White Cheddar.
Cost: $10.95
On the regular menu: no
Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes
Location: 3980 Fraser St. Vancouver
Twitter: @FrayOnFraser
Web: http://fray.me/
La Belle Patate
Poutine
Created by Chef Pascal Cormier
Description: Hand Cut Double Cooked Fries, Fresh Squeaky Cheese Poutine (Vegetarian)
Cost: small $6 – medium $8 – large $10
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: no
Location: 1215 Davie Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @yummypoutinevan
Web: http://labellepatate.com/
Calabash Bistro
Curry or Jerk Poutine
Created by Chef Culin David
Description: fries, served with brie cheese & delicious sauce
Cost: $10
On the regular menu: yes
Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a
Location: 428 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Twitter: @calabashbistro
Web: http://calabashbistro.com/
Tweeting:
Include our twitter address and hashtag whenever possible in your tweets.
@VanFoodster #PoutineChallenge
Note: None of the restaurants paid us to be included in this poutine challenge. All restaurants were invited to participate.
By: Richard Wolak
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