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Although the earliest evidence of the word poutine in an English publication is from 1982, historical accounts of the dish itself date to several decades earlier when someone had the brilliant idea to add rural Quebec's much-loved fresh cheese curds to (also much-loved) French fries. Whether the gravy came a few years later or was present ab ovo is disputed. Also unclear is the origin of the word by which the dish is known. Some assert that poutine is related to the English word pudding, but a more popular etymology is that it's from a Quebecois slang word meaning "mess." The dish has in recent years been making inroads on American menus.
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Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Bard's Burgers, Covington Widely known for its creative burgers and poutine, Bard's offers a new-school take on Cincinnati chili that's made with wagyu beef and is a bit spicier than what you might be used to.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Poutine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poutine. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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