I dream of poutine

Poutine, in other words fries with cheese curd (cheese curds) topped with gravy. That’s what I dream of poutine is all about. The event takes place on 31 August at Amsterdam’s Roest.

To give this traditional Canadian dish, best described as ‘fries with benefits’, the credit it deserves, a party is being organised in honour of this snack.

Poutine?

The main ingredient of the dish is fries. The second-most important ingredient is cheese curds. Yes, you read that right. The creamy topping sprinkled over the crispy fries at Roest comes from the Netherlands. From Amstelveen, to be precise. A small cheese farm has agreed to supply this key ingredient. Because you can’t find cheese curds in the Netherlands.

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Drinks

The snack naturally needs something to wash it down with. The organisers have thought of that too. Ceasers will be made. This alcoholic refreshment should be viewed as the Canadian version of a Slutty Mary (a cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice with an oyster in it). The fishy element has been replaced by the Canadians: instead of an oyster, Canadians stir the liquid from shellfish into the drink.

The party will be held on 31 August 2017 at Roest in Amsterdam. Admission is free, and a portion of poutine + Ceaser costs €15. Read more here.