Categories: Food & Drink

Cheese the day: La Poutine Week is nearly here & here’s everything you can eat in Alberta

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The year’s cheesiest festival is nearly here, but what can you sink your teeth into during the 2024 La Poutine Week festival?

After much anticipation, the folks behind the 12th annual event will return on February 1st, with several restaurants and bars across the Great North participating.

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“La Poutine Week offers lovers of this beloved Canadian gastronomic treasure to discover new restaurants, unique poutines, and support local restaurant communities across the country,” they wrote in an email to Curiocity.

“During La Poutine Week, restaurants across the nation will put forth a limited-edition poutine designed especially for the festival. Customers can participate by trying these new and exciting poutine creations, sharing their experiences on social media, and voting for their favourites on www.lapoutineweek.com.”

Want to know where to go this year?

Here’s every business that will be competing in Alberta:

Edmonton

Wayback Burgers – Ball Park Poutine
Cora Breakfast and Lunch – Poutine Burrito
Gravy Burgers and Fries – Fried Chicken Poutine
La Poutine – The Braised Beef Poutine
Eat And Dip Restaurant – Crunchy Chicken Poutine

Calgary

Amihan Grill + Bakeshop – Amihan Pork Belly Sisig Poutine
The Coup – The Waffley Good Poutine
Vanellis Restaurants – Pizza Poutine
Cora Breakfast and Lunch – Poutine Burrito
Prairie Dog Brewing – Pitmaster Poutine
Wayback Burgers – Ball Park Poutine
Purlieu Bistro – Lobster Poutine
Big Smoke Burger – The BIG Snack Poutine

Like what you see? To add what they’re calling an “extra dash of excitement” to things this year, festival-goers can also rack up YUM points by signing up and voting for their favourites.

These points can be redeemed for other poutines throughout the week and could qualify you to win a DoorDash gift card.

If you’re interested, check it out! It’s going to be delicious!