Recent thread on Show Dogs drifted into poutine discussion and its infiltration into the Bay Area. Found this link in the right hand column irresistible. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/665524?tag=tabby;tab_latest_posts http (10 replies, last updated by Splendid Wine Snob November 19, 2009)

i am craving poutine in manhattan or brooklyn. i know they used to have it at inn lw12, but where else can i get it? help! thanks. (9 replies, last updated by butterchicken2nan August 1, 2009)

Does anyone know where I can get some of Quebec’s finest? I need poutine in Portland! (22 replies, last updated by not the bad Steve July 20, 2009)

my arteries need some good clogging. yes, i know it won’t be as good as montreal, but is there anything CLOSE to it here? brooklyn would be nice, manhattan is doable. queens is off limits unless is knock-your-socks off... (2 replies, last updated by KRS March 7, 2008)

Anyone know where Poutine is sold in Central NJ? (1 reply, last updated by Herm September 22, 2006)

Where can I get poutine downtown? (3 replies, last updated by pimentdespelette August 12, 2006)

Is there any place in L.A. that does Poutine??? This is a signature Quebecois dish. (8 replies, last updated by hrhboo March 10, 2007)

My wife is pregnant and all she can think about is Poutine. It’s an authentic French Canadian dish that involves french fries, gravy and cheese curds. Any possibility that this exists in the Chicago area????? (2 replies, last updated by lbs March 19, 2007)

I Googled poutine. Have you ever seen it on a menu in the U.S.? Just curious. I think you need to zip up to Montreal to satisfy your craving. It certainly sounds unique, a French Canadian cheese fries. (9 replies, last updated by phillyjazz April 8, 2007)

Anyone know where to find some good Poutine in the OC or Long Beach area? (9 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek April 30, 2007)

Sure, I’ve had french fries with gravy and cheese (usually swiss) melted on top in many diners. Good stuff indeed, given the circumstances and the dearth of poutine culture in NYC (many of you know this, but in Montreal,... (12 replies, last updated by ballulah January 13, 2007)

Nope. Disco fries has melted cheddar cheese; poutine has solid cheese curds (looks like unmelted mozzarella). (2 replies, last updated by Chorus Girl October 6, 2005)

Does any place make poutine? With cheese curd and all. (1 reply, last updated by banh cuon May 13, 2005)

Where is the best poutine in town after 12 midnight? R (3 replies, last updated by agite12@hotmail.com November 7, 2003)

I’ve read/heard that you have to go to Montreal for real poutine. I’ve never tried it and since I’m seeing more and more being offered everywhere, even in high end restos, I thought I’d give it a try.... (6 replies, last updated by Ross Borden February 21, 2005)