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

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] sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
i've ordered from there a couple times on foodler.

the fried green beans are AWESOME. and plentiful.

[identity profile] m00n.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Negative, that would be Shelburne Farms, about 40 miles away in Shelburne, VT (on the lake!)

And that's a fact. ;-)

[identity profile] stormsdotter.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I have never tried their products. *adds to list*

[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.

[identity profile] thetathx1138.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He actually recommended against doing that. It limits his ability to repair orders and problems; he can't give refunds, stuff like that.

[identity profile] thetathx1138.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Pfah! Real cheese is found in Grafton!

(OK, OK, Shelburne Farms cheese is great too. So's Cabot. Realistically speaking in America it's either decent cheese at minimum or horrible plastic).

[identity profile] sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
foodler is definitely both a blessing and a curse. i could go on for paragraphs but i'll spare you, because most of the pros and cons are probably obvious anyway :p

but i've never had a problem, and with other places i realize it might not be the restaurant's fault (occasionally foodler has been down, not sent along instructions, etc). no big deal. for a person with social anxiety foodler is a freaking godsend, so pretty much outweighs the possible negatives :D

[identity profile] m00n.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Grafton is definitely a close second, but their farm isn't as much fun to visit. Or at least I suspect it's not since Shelburne Farm is awfully awesome. :-)

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] voodoocheese.livejournal.com 2009-12-29 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Agreed! I never have to speak to any humans unless there is some kind of error, and that doesn't happen all that often (I order out... a lot.). Hooray foodler!

[identity profile] ukelele.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Fried...green...beans? OMG.

[identity profile] sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
dude, it's true.

they are legit like, long nice bright green string beans too, none of those overly breaded nubs like tgi fridays. plus...SPECIAL DIPPING SAUCE.

Re: Poutine

[identity profile] sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
hi!

i'll try ordering from your site next time :) i'm new to arlington and i'm glad you guys were the place i first tried for takeout based on the foodler ratings. keep up the good work!

[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] rahulbot.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
All Star's "poutine" doesn't even have cheddar cheese, it has herbs, and the fries are too thin. I'll give them credit for the free oreos and the delicious sandwiches though.

Re: Poutine

[identity profile] gandalfgreyhame.livejournal.com 2009-12-30 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
It looks like the online ordering doesn't have your full menu on it - I don't see any pizza or the poutine (which I'm now very curious to try). Any chance that'll be fixed sooner or later?

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