7th Annual Poutine Indulgence Competition Begins
Month-long Poutine Indulgence Features 10 Restaurants Competing for Best Poutine
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture is proud to launch the 7th Annual Poutine Indulgence Competition, beginning Wednesday, March 1, as part of the museum’s Francophonie celebrations.
Throughout the month of March, Poutine Passport holders are able to sample poutine (a traditional Québécois dish of French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds) from ten restaurants across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
This year’s restaurants include new entrants the Black (Woonsocket), Black Sheep (Providence), and Savini’s Pomodoro (Woonsocket) as well as returning favorites Friskie Fries (Providence and Johnston), Adeline’s Speakeasy Kitchen Bar (Cumberland), Ciro’s Tavern (Woonsocket), KG Kitchen Bar (Providence), Poutine Peddlers (Taunton, MA) Red’s Kitchen (Seekonk, MA) and Ming’s Sando Bar (Pawtucket).
Participants will have between March 20 and April 1 at midnight to vote for their favorite poutine. The winner will be announced at the Museum’s annual Salute to Spring event on Sunday, April 2.
Poutine Passports are still available throughout the month for $15 each or two for $25 at rihs.org.
For takeout orders, please be sure to say you are participating in the poutine indulgence at time of order.
For dine-in, please present your passport to your server when ordering.
You must order at least $10 in food or drink to use this promotion in person.
The Poutine Indulgence is made possible in part by the event’s generous sponsors: at the Gold level by Québec Délégation, Lepine Financial Advisors, Inc., The Brickle Group, Council General of Canada in Boston, Wrights Dairy Farm & Bakery; at the Silver level by David Soucy, Woonsocket Rotary, Bourget & Associates, Inc., Fournier & Fournier Funeral Services; and at the Bronze level by American Association of French Teachers of RI, Li’l General Stores, Marcum LLP, Northern RI Chamber of Commerce, Scott McGee RE/MAX Properties, The Friendly Home, Trudy Lamoureux, and Wealth Management Resources, Inc.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s largest and oldest historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube