Ever since I traveled to Canada for the first time this past year, I’ve been obsessed with poutine. That magical combination of crispy fries, melty cheese curds and rich gravy is just comfort food ...

Nearly everyone is familiar with crispy, golden french fries -- but in Canada, the snack takes on an entirely new identity. We're, of course, talking about poutine: a beloved combo of fries, cheese ...

On Friday, two Canadian restaurateurs from Fort Erie are opening a restaurant specializing in authentic poutine. Why would they cross an international border to offer the Quebecois French-fry classic?