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We arrived at around 10:00 on a Saturday night and the place was packed, but we were fortunately shown to a table right away.
We were there mainly to drink, but decided to get an order of the Haute Poutine ("Duck Confit, PQ Curds, DF Frites, Duck Gravy, Demi-Glace, Duck Crackling") to share.
It's really good, despite the fact that it arrived to the table far from hot. (Why wouldn't they bring it out as soon as it's ready? Baffling.) It's a small-ish dish that's loaded with the aforementioned components, and the duck gravy also gives it a flavor one doesn't usually associate with poutine. The chunks of meat and crackling prove a perfect complement, too.
We liked it so much we actually ordered a second poutine, although without the duck components this time. It arrived hotter, at least, and was indeed quite delicious.
I should also point out the "hooch hour" deals are amazing. $5.09 for a pint of beer? Yes, please.
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