While poutine's origins hail from Quebec, Canada in the late 1950s, it found its way to New Hampshire via French-Canadian natives and has been a staple in the Granite State ever since. Originally, poutine was considered a bottomfeeder dish and looked down upon in Canada. These days many Canadian's jokingly claim it as 'Canada's national dish,' which is ironic because New Hampshire has taken the dish for itself as a culinary custom they're proud to represent.
The combination of crunchy french fries, thick brown gravy, and salty cheese curds that make up the basic elements of poutine create an explosion of flavors too good to pass up. As of late, some local culinary experts have been experimenting with different ingredients to create their own unique poutine, but nothing beats the original. Matter of fact, the residents of New Hampshire are so in love with the dish, the state holds an annual festival every fall that brings in thousands of patrons from far and wide to rejoice in the sultry flavors of poutine.