ext_167063 ([identity profile] plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2009-12-29 03:14 pm
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Poutine

A freezing day like this reminds me to share my recent discovery that poutine has been added to the menu at Eat At Jumbo's in Ball Square. Comfort soaked in gravy.

The owner told me (when I asked) that he unfortunately doesn't have local access to authentic cheese curds (the ones from Trader Joe's suck). But he substitutes what he described to me as "Vermont cabot," whatever that may be, and the flavor and consistency is similar to what I've had in Montreal. Gooey. Greasy. Glorious.
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[personal profile] inahandbasket 2009-12-29 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I've ordered it a few times lately. It's certainly not the world's best poutine, but it does show up at your doorstep and it satisfies that craving pretty darned well.

(World's best (that I've eaten) probably goes to Duckfat in Portland, ME)

[identity profile] kpht.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
mmm,sweeet.

yeah, unpasteurized curds are illegal in MA. the pasteurized are good, but not the same. i mail order pasteurized ones in from NY state to satiate the craving.

[identity profile] thetathx1138.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
The owner's a nice guy. That place seems to be doing well, and I'm glad, especially since Wings Over seems to have gone straight to hell.

[identity profile] trowa-barton.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I need to check this out since I too have had Montreal poutine. I'm assuming that the gravy is not vegetarian?

[identity profile] ruthling.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
nom nom nom.

unfortunately (for me) I don't eat meat, so I have to make my own poutine or do without. I know some folks who need to hear about this though.

[identity profile] stormsdotter.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Cabot" is a brand of cheese from Vermont, and I think it's the best cheese to be found in New England.

Try their Extra Sharp Cheddar some time, most grocery stores carry it.
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[identity profile] tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
but does it squeak? :D

[identity profile] myselftheliar.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh god I live up the street from there oh man

If I gain 50lbs I am blaming you.

Poutine

[identity profile] eatatjumbos1.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey every one Grover here owner of Eat at Jumbo's thanks for a nice comments. I'm new here... Feelfree to order direct off WWW.eatatjumbos.com if you like online ordering.. as new are tofu tenders... Yes we serve vegatrians and vegans alike... Thanks again for the feedback and the business.. happy new year to all. we can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter...

[identity profile] ethanfield.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
FYI, All-Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Square also features Poutine. (Yes, technically on the Cambridge side of the line, but only by a block or two.)

[identity profile] prog.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I just ate a plateful.

IAWTC (I agree with these curds)

[identity profile] pierceheart.livejournal.com 2009-12-31 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
As any true Davis Square foodie could tell you, the best way to get the best poutine is to hop on 93 north to 89 north, continue on past the border on Rte. 133, and stop at Chez Tipolo in Saint-Pierre-de-Véronne-à-Pike-River.

Just sayin'.
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