Poutine at The Boarding House

Ever since Alpana Singh opened The Boarding House, a lot of attention has been paid to her wine list. She was, afterall, the youngest female ever to attain the status of Master Sommelier. But the food has taken a bit of a back seat. In the bar area, and in the cellar, downstairs, the menu is less ambitious than it is on the 3rd floor main dining room. Think shellfish towers, pizzas and poutine. The latter, a result of her chef’s Quebecois upbringing. It’s not the most glamorous dish, but after a few cocktails, the combo of fried potato, earthy gravy and melted cheese really hits all of the right notes.