As a punch line, poutine has a lot going for it.

This may be one reason that until now poutine has not traveled well.

But nothing matches poutine in popularity, particularly among the working class.

Only then will President Poutine get his real name back.

The dish is believed to have developed independently of poutine.

It serves twenty-five different kinds of poutine and is open 24 hours.

I also tried a side of poutine (a term derived from the English word pudding).

In a city renowned for its fine cuisine, I have never understood the appeal of poutine.

"The only people who don't like poutine are people on a diet," she said.

Some such restaurants even boast a dozen or more variations of poutine.

Gravy is an integral part of the Canadian dish poutine.

Able to consume mass quantities of poutine without, ah, losing it.

We will have his head but not until after we finish our gourmet poutine.

"The other day we were talking about poutine, which is a French-Canadian food."

Canadian chefs with national reputations often do gourmet takes on poutine.

It was obvious, though, that a true sampling of poutine would require a trip to Montreal.

The origin of poutine is the subject of debate.

Some people find the almost brazen unhealthiness of poutine another opportunity for humor.

Poutine was not served at La Banquise until the beginning of the 1980s.

And when you eat poutine, it makes you happy."

Pelham - did you have them with poutine?

Their chili cheese fries are quite comparable ingredient wise to Poutine.

A cultural marker, poutine has long been Canada's 'embarrassing but adored' junk food.

While poutine is available in most of the country, it is far more common in Quebec.

The real identity of "Pierre Poutine" is not known.