French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. This simplistic yet classic dish that is a favorite of late night drinkers and partygoers originated in rural Quebec. La Banquise is arguably the mecca of this classic Quebecois dish and offers variations on it with countless toppings as far as the reasonable mind can think. It's not uncommon to find lines well outside the door, especially late at night on weekends. Though the carb/fat heavy nutritional composition of this dish is not what I would personally go for these days, it's an obligatory stop for anyone visiting Montreal - whether you've had poutine before or not. There simply isn't a place where you'll find poutine of the sophisticated variety that you find at La Banquise.