Trend Alert: Poutine

A Canadian delicacy takes hold in Charlotte

Traditionally, this hearty Canadian delicacy boasts fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. But around the city, it sometimes appears under different names—and in a variety of interpretations.

THE LIBERTY
Poutine, $7 (topped with smoked barbecue pork, $9; topped with braised beef short ribs, $10; topped with butter-poached lobster, $12)

THE PECULIAR RABBIT
Oxtail Poutine, $11

MORTIMER’S
Disco Fries (topped with hot brown gravy and provolone), $6

DIAMOND RESTAURANT
Gravy Fries, $5.25 (add cheddar, $6.20)

MATTIE’S DINER
Gigantor’s Disco Fries (served without cheese), $4.99

NIX BURGER & BREW
Nix Disco Fries (with bacon, diced tomatoes, and scallions), $5.99