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<title>Loic</title>
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I finally visited this place last weekend, and I couldnt agree more with Terry's comment.
the fries were quite yummy however they failed on the curds (plentiful, but tasteless). the gravy was also a fail but im sure i wouldnt notice a thing if i were to eat there while I was drunk and famished after clubbing.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c695333</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:29:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Richard S</title>
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One of the most overrated placed I've ever been too.

The fries, whilst not oily, were stiff and cardboard like; the gravy was weak and even with extra gravy it didn't look like it had as much as i'd like, and the cardboard box smell seemed to be in every mouthful. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c619480</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:22:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>curd lover</title>
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use these curds : http://www.fromage-st-albert.com/
thin beef-based sauce
2x or even 3x cook the fries, cut them little under the normal cut size....voila, real poutine....if you don't do it.....I WILL !!!!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c609620</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 01:33:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Sue</title>
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The gravy was not that yummy salt i was looking for. It had too much rosemary. I am not of fan of the spice but if you are you would enjoy it! ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c602583</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 01:57:33 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Trish</title>
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The traditional gravy didn't taste like normal gravy, rather herby. The curds were perfect but the fries were slightly burnt.
My expectations were too high.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c575665</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:07:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Kim</title>
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I had the traditional before a concert last week.  I consider myself to be a fair judge of Quebec poutine as my husband is from the Eastern Townships and I have had my fair share.  I thought the fries were nice and home-made tasting with obvious blanching before cooking completely.  The curds tasted good to me, maybe not as melty and layered as with the Quebec poutine.  The gravy was the kicker- I enjoyed it but the rosemary taste made it nothing like Quebec poutine.  I always thought that most "sauce" in traditional was chicken based.  I personally love the Quebec chain "Valentine's" for poutine, wish we could get it here they would make a fortune.
I'd go back but it isn't the real thing as I know it.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c550889</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:18:47 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>omar</title>
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nat: how can you call the fries, cheese and orange sauce calamity at KFC a poutine!? It is 'orrible (so bad that i had to use a British accent to emphasis)!!!!!

I had the 'traditional' recently and it was sensational!  ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c504363</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:21:18 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Terry</title>
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Smoke's no Quebecois; he's probably from Windsor... Of course I'm speculating, I don't know where he's from, I just think that everyone who's never had a real "Made in Quebec" poutine gets cheated a little by this Poutinerie. For one in QC a large classic extra cheese sells for $4.65 not $10.00+++, the Pop Shop is a nice added touch. For any one who cares to know, here's where Poutinerie misses:
1- The type of potato is wrong.
2- The French fry cut is close but not there either.
3- The oil or lard used is also wrong.
4- The gravy is just barely ok.
5- The cheese curd??? Did they buy the cheapest batch they could find? It doesn't even act like melting cheese curd is supposed to??? The consistency??? I don't get it of all things that should of been the easiest to get right?
6- The box is impractical.

There's something amiss with all three basic elements, to the uninitiated it might pass as good poutine in TO, it really is not.


Sorry Smoke's]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c489714</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:27:16 PST</pubDate>
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<title>tremblay</title>
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"instead of the 100% beef variety that most poutine die-hards prefer"

ummm I think you got this backwards! On the menus I know the gravy is not called gravy it's 'hot chicken']]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c475136</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:43:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Ally</title>
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Can you order a side of pulled pork ?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c469482</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:02:25 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Kyler</title>
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Tried the pulled pork poutine last week...

It is a good poutine, but it doesn't taste traditional because of the mixed chicken/beef broth.

The pulled pork added a great BBQ flavour to the package, and differentiated mine quite a bit from my friends' 'traditional' serviing.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c433663</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:38:19 PST</pubDate>
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<title>runny gravy</title>
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I agree with some of the others - the gravy was way too runny and tasteless. If you're going to do poutine, at least get the basics right (ie. the fries, the curds, the gravy), instead of trying to resort to gimmicks. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c371794</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:16:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>amore</title>
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Grrross. Not to say the food isn't tasty...but to put all that fried, bad fatty grease into your beautiful body; gross!
Just don't look in the mirror one day and ask yourself what happened to your waist line, boys included, when you're reaching for some batteries for your heart monitor.
Just...keep eating stuff like this to a small minimum.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c358407</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:43:34 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rob</title>
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I went to this place on saturday extremely excited to try one of my favourite foods from this fairly new restaurant. I was extremely disappointed.  The fries were mushy, not enought cheese, the pulled pork was too sweet and the worst part was the gravy.  The gravy was missing that dark beef flavour that it should have.  I would rather have poutine at Harveys.  Avoid this place, if you are in the area and go to Burrito Boyz.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c353654</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:50:18 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Anthony</title>
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A good review... Especially the Hogtown

http://drofder.wordpress.com/2008/12/22/smokes-poutinerie/]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c335929</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:52:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Paul</title>
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I stopped by and tried their basic, "traditional" poutine this afternoon.  It was OK, but I doubt I'll go back any time soon.  The fries were good, the cheese curds were decent and plentiful, and the gravy tasted good.  I liked that it wasn't overly salty.  The thing that was a bit of a turnoff was the gravy's texture.  It was oddly translucent, and a bit gelatinous. Next time I'm in the neighbourhood I'll probably grab a burrito from the 'boyz' downstairs instead.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c331161</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c331161</guid>
<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:45:34 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Shawn</title>
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I was a bit disappointed. 

Pros:
-The staff were very nice
-The portions were large
- I ate a large amount of fries without feeling sick/fed up of them (probably because the fries aren't anywhere near as greasy as the City Hall trucks). 

Cons:
-Not enough gravy for me
-The fries were stiff and tastes kind of like the cardboard box they came in. They were undercooked
-The entire meal had a smell of cardboard
-Taste wise, its not the best poutine I've ever had - I'd say even New York Fries was tastier.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c331077</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c331077</guid>
<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:22:07 PST</pubDate>
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<title>pootine</title>
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Yah, I didn't think this place was really all that great.
It's a quirky concept, but the fries I had were pretty lackluster.
Not a lot of texture or seasoning, gravy was thin and kind of bland, made the fries soggy.
I dunno what the guy is talking about "squeaking curds", but both times I have been, the curds weren't legit.

Also kind of strange the whole marketing ploy he's going for.
Some anonymous Bob Mackenzie looking investor named "Smoke", that silently co-owns the poutinerie, on the stipulation they use a line drawing of his likeness in the logo...
Sounds like a former marketing wizard creating some hype, but maybe its true?

Either way, Caplansky's on Clinton street is hands down the best poutine.

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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c330997</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:59:11 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jackie</title>
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I went on friday. We waited 40 minutes, the line was massive. The staff was nice and apologetic I got the veggie poutine option. It was good. The fries were crispy and the curds were super squeaky. Comming from Quebec I have to say that this was the best I have had of Ontario poutine. The gravy could have been a bit more flavourful, but I enjoyed the fact that there were whole mushrooms in it. HUGE portions. A dish to share with a friend. B+ from a former Quebecor]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c330284</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:22:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>dobermanmom</title>
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so, my boyfriend was excited to try this place on saturday night ... 
He got home, and ... 

He was sad - they were 'out' of pulled pork!
On a Saturday night, at 7pm!
I was disappointed. He was even more disappointed.


The gravy tastes like (fake) turkey gravy.
And the fries are greasy and soggy. In a bad way.

There is such a thing as 'too much', and i believe this place has nailed that one on the head.

Skip the hype, and go with Craft Burger's poutine.
Heck, even Hero Burger has better poutine.


I'll give it 1 * star, for effort.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2008/11/smokes_poutinerie/#c330276</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:49:04 PST</pubDate>
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