Quebec's Secret Guilty Pleasure

After a long and fun-filled evening on the town, there’s nothing better than curing the midnight munchies with some tasty fast food. In the U.S., we head for all-night diners or burger joints like Krystal for breakfast or chili-cheese fries.

In Quebec, the late-night delicacy that everyone craves is called Poutine. Crispy French Fries drenched in brown gravy and covered with fresh cheese curds really hits the spot in the wee hours of the morning. The fresh-from-the-cow cheese curds are wonderful, and at the Farmer’s Market in Vieux-Port (Le Marche), the cheese shop sells small containers of them as snacks.

Poutine is so popular that even McDonald’s has added them to the menu. The locals are slightly embarrassed about their guilty pleasure, but it’s definitely worth a calorie splurge.