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[Amerigo Vespucci]

Victoria, BC: Add the Pink Bicycle's Poutine Burger To Your Burger Bucket List

Posted by Erin Jackson, June 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2011/06/pink-bicycle-poutine-burger-review-victoria-bc-canada.html



After almost a year in San Diego, my first trip back to Canada was an emotional one, mostly caused by consuming all of the food I miss: Fruit and Nut bars, Swiss Chalet sauce, and one particularly tender moment with a Honey Dip Timbit. But by far the most memorable edible was the Poutine Burger at The Pink Bicycle in downtown Victoria, BC.

I'm going to stop right there while the words poutine burger sink in. The concept of fries, cheese curds and gravy on top of a burger sounded too delicious to pass up. Sure, it could be messy, but is there really any possibility that it could be bad?

As it turns out, no. In fact, in order to avoid descending into hyperbole, I'll simply say that this is a bucket list burger that everyone should try at least once. Preferably with the truffle fries.



The burger has all of the classic elements of poutine, with a few surprises. The patty is covered with thick-cut fries and fresh cheese curds, then doused with rich rosemary gravy and sprinkled with crispy shallots. A smear of garlic mayo unites all of the elements, while adding a subtle bite to the exceptionally savory burger. The final product is so comforting that it's the burger equivalent of a Snuggie.

[LynneSin]

1. Poutine is the reason we need to build a 20ft electric fence between us and Canada

That stuff is just NASTY!

[Amerigo Vespucci]

2. MMMMM...Poutine Burger with TRUFFLE FRIES.

At least try the truffle fries. Go on...you KNOW you want one.

:rofl:

[LynneSin]

3. Now I'm thinking we need to add a giant moat on either side filled with sharks

that have laser beams attached to their heads.

That'll keep the Poutine out of country

[6000eliot]

13. Shouldn't that be "laser" beams?

That burger is disgusting. I would go near it even if I weren't a vegetarian.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Damn right! Americans don't deserve such good stuff!!

[LynneSin]

10. um...yeah -ah right

:eyes:

Maybe we can line the sharks with laser-beams that infest the moats surrounding the 20 foot electric fence with flame shooters. That'll keep the Poutine out of this country!

[pacalo]

4. I would try that!

There's a family-owned hamburger place in El Dorado, Arkansas, called Lipsey's, & they have a secret family recipe for what they call the "Lipsey Burger". The secret sauce is made with diced onions, mustard (a strong enough proportion that its flavor stands out), & chili. The sauce is used generously as a spread on the bun with the hamburger patty placed on top.

These burgers have become legend in Arkansas because they are wonderful.

I experimented with a can of chili (I've never made chili) & I got close enough to the flavor but I forgot what brand it was. Seems like it was Wolf brand?

If it sounds like something you'd like, I recommend this recipe. :)

[petronius]

9. I came in here planning to be grossed out, but yeah

I'd eat that (and probably finish it)! I'm also making a note just in case I ever pass through Arkansas... :9

[pacalo]

14. You won't be disappointed, petronious. :)

[freshwest]

5. I'm getting hungry from all of this talk of food. Think I'll make a portabella and spinach burger.

[MilesColtrane]

6. That looks like a burger I had once.

...after it had refused to stay down.


:puke:

[Rabrrrrrr]

8. It still makes me wish that your clients would give you space and time

to properly light and compose your photos so that their food would be photographed in a truly enticing and artistic way.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

11. That's not my photo

That's a restaurant in Canada.

But you're right...the clients could be a lot more helpful.

:toast:

[chollybocker]

12. Holy crap.

I just wrote down the recipe on a post-it. :)

Edit: I'll try making the fries inside the burger thin and crispy, so as to compliment the melted cheese curds. This is gonna be the best bbq ever. :)

[auntAgonist]

15. Great combination! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Poutine..

:hi:

[eppur_se_muova]

16. I hope they got permission to use former Prime Minister Poutine's name ... nt