More than 35 million Canadians can’t be wrong. We’ve got our northern neighbors to thank for Banter Beer and Wine’s selection of 11 hearty poutines. But these mammoth meals aren’t just sustenance in the form french fries, gravy and cheese. The hip Gordon Square Arts District spot’s rabbit pot pie poutine ($12), elevates the homey classic of meat, potatoes, carrot, onions and peas by including savory braised rabbit, rabbit stock gravy, salty hand-cut french fries and cheese curds that make a satisfying squeak with every bite. And in true Canadian fashion, poutine goes great with a cold beer. Also Try: Beer and cheese make for a crispy, chewy snack with the fried malt liquor cheese curds ($8). If that still isn’t enough protein, the currywurst sausage ($9) with fermented ramp-curry ketchup packs a punch. 7320 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-801-0305, bantercleveland.com
Cheap Eats: Banter Beer and Wine
The spot’s Rabbit Pot Pie poutine is the hearty meal we’d expect from our friends up north.
