Intrepid Portland Poutine correspondent Matt sends us this report, and mouth watering photograph, from Vancouver, BC.

This is a medium plate of traditional poutine from La Belle Patate in Vancouver’s West End neighborhood. The small restaurant prides itself on serving more than 30 varieties.

The hand-cut fries were crispy and warm, the gravy was rich, and by meal’s end, the cheese curds were slightly melted and gooey. A better lunch I cannot imagine.

Matt, @Wastro on Twitter, blogs at I Gotta Shine.

La Bell Patate
1215 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4 CA
Web: LaBellePatate.com