Is the South Shore of Montreal the new poutine capital of Quebec?

This story originally appeared in URBANIA, an online magazine based in Quebec focused on pop culture and society.

I firmly believe that the best poutine in Quebec is a myth; no single place can claim to be the ultimate champion over all others. In my view, the true beauty of this dish lies in its diversity. Each poutine is unique and irreplaceable, offering its own delightful surprise with every first bite. That’s what makes the quest to find the best poutine so enticing.

“Maybe this unassuming roadside casse-croûte is the one that will change everything?” we might think, filled with hope while lost somewhere in Beauce or along Route 117.

Recently, however, it’s hard to ignore that the biggest names in poutine are increasingly gravitating toward the South Shore of Montreal—Chez Monique, La Récré, Alfa, Diabo's, Chez Grégoire—just a few of the many establishments that continue to emerge and evolve.