As a poutine enthusiast, I was initially really stoked to hear that there was a poutine speciality shop - I even took the day off of work make sure that I got their as they opened on opening day.
That being said, I was totally disappointed with what Smoke's had to offer. Fries were ok, and they used cheese curds (which is a plus, because if it aint curds it aint poutine, ya diiiiiiiiiig?!) but the gravy? ugh.
The "traditional" was a hybrid of beef and chicken gravy which was totally weird and unappetizing. Then I went again thinking that maybe I got a bad batch...but alas, this time was worse. The boxed meal of my people totally smelled like baby vomit. I thought that it was just me, so I asked someone else...and they concurred.
I have not gone back since and I'm debating giving it another shot. I feel like I owe it to them, but at the same time? sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.