The Maine Dish
Like poutine, Portland? Well, you should try this one.
I had a meeting last night at Walter’s on Union Street before I headed over to what was sure to be a six hour band rehearsal for this battle of the bands thing I’m in tonight. I was famished, so naturally I made a light and healthy selection from the bar menu: POUTINE. Now, I share the commonly-held opinion that the two best poutines in Portland are at Nosh and Duckfat, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Walter’s poutine is worth a special trip. 
The thin cut frîtes and huge chunks of cheese curd were already making me happy, but the gravy…oh lawdy the gravy…was a deep brown rosemary-chicken sauce so satiny and rich it bordered on demiglâce and so copious that it required a bowl. All that was missing was a hunk of crusty bread to make use of the leftover gravy. Next time I’ll remember to ask.
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Portland, ME 04101
// About the Author
Erin Dow
Erin Dow is a caterer who used to cook for rock stars. Now she finds herself desperately trying to persuade her three kids to just try one bite of what she made for dinner. She's the Expert Chef for Maine-based Guiding Stars® and she consults with the state's public schools on how to serve healthy whole foods that kids will actually eat. And when Erin’s not researching, preparing, serving, photographing, teaching, or writing about food, you’ll probably find her in a restaurant eating a meal cooked by someone else. So she just might be the girl you need to know if you're looking for recommendations, advice, or insight into Maine's food scene. She's also very knowledgeable about firearms, in case you were wondering if she's a real Mainer.