When I strolled into the restaurant called The Big Cheese Poutinerie, I was greeted by the classic Tracy Chapman tune “Give Me One Reason” playing from the speakers inside. In light of this, I hoped I would be given many reasons to stay there and potentially come back for more. The Big Cheese Poutinerie, originally established in Canada, now possesses a U.S. location at the intersection of Clark and Roscoe, just a short walk from Wrigley Field.
Contrasting the accepted Chicago hotdog or deep-dish pizza joint, our new Canadian friend serves exclusively a dish known as poutine. Prior to arriving, I hadn’t the slightest idea what a poutine was but soon learned that it’s essentially a helping of French fries loaded with cheese curds and gravy. There are a myriad of variations that can additionally crown the poutine, mostly comprised of assorted meats.
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