. "\"If you were my son, Mac, I would've smothered you by now.\nSmothered me in gravy you big dirty man.\" -- Super Troopers (2001)\n\nOn a recent business trip to Toronto, and really limited time in the city to eat anything, I knew what I wanted. I wanted to eat some place with local favors, well-rated, somewhat convenient (read near the airport or on the way to our hotel) and where I could get poutine. I know, I know... Poutine is really a Montreal thing. But I was in Canada and I was apt to get pretty authentic poutine without question... Or as close as possible without being in Montreal.\n\nMy coworker trusted me to utilize my yelp skills and find us the right spot. I worked my app and found Bannock. As my Dad would have said: \"Looks good!\"\n\nWe parked around the corner and braved the cold and found our way to the doors through the inside entrance. We were seated quickly and a server immediately came to us to get our cocktail order. And yes, I also ordered the poutine - yay! While we waited for those to arrive, we decided on our mains. I opted for the Roasted Brick Chicken with Sopressata and eggplant. \n\nBefore you knew it, a steaming bowl of poutine was placed before me and I was in Canadian heaven! Crispy, salty fries topped with gooey cheese curds and a delectable fresh gravy. Who needs Montreal, I ask you? When in Canada... I could have been happy with a second bowl and been done.\n\nHowever, my chicken came out and it was succulent and delicious. The skin was crispy, and it was layered with rich sage, eggplant, spicy Sopressata and other veggies. I did my best to polish it off, but I think I left a little. I was jealous of the guy at the next table who ordered the Duck Poutine Pizza - that looked like a masterpiece of flavors! Next trip.\n\nService was good, atmosphere was nothing to write home about, but the food was delightful and I would visit them again."^^ . "2014-04-21T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "1"^^ .