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In Videos: From Haute French Cuisine to Poutine, the Food of Montreal
Over the last year or so, Al Jazeera English has produced a really interesting series on food from around the world. In previous broadcasts, they have visited Jerusalem and New York City, and here, they're in Montreal, where the cuisine ranges from gussied-up oysters and tarts to the arguably less refined poutine (cheese curds and gravy over fries). Some purists think the fat explosion that is poutine represents a scandal.
"It's not really cooking! An aberration!" A little miffed by these naysayers, chef Martin Picard of the well-respected Au Pied de Cochon, put poutine on his menu as a symbol of his support. Except to make it jibe with the rest of his restaurant, he throws on a dollop of foie gras. The video, which covers Montreal's food on many levels, after the jump.
The Food of Montreal
Previously
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Poutines Deathmatch: La Banquise vs. Patati Patata
Favorite gems/finds to dine in Montreal? [Talk]