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Join us for a fun and flavourful evening with journalist Justin Giovannetti Lamothe as he dives into his latest book, Poutine: A Deep Fried Road Trip of Discovery. Born in rural Quebec, Lamothe brings a rich, complex history of this iconic dish to life, tracing its origins from Quebec’s chip wagons to its status as a national symbol. While the recipe is deceptively simple—fried potatoes, cheese curds, gravy—this book is not as Lamothe weaves in his own journey of reconnecting with Québécois heritage among the tales of the poutine’s origins and wanderings. Don’t miss this chance to discover Canada’s favourite comfort food with free poutine!

Moderator: Karon Liu

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Justin Giovannetti Lamothe

Born in the heart of rural Quebec, Justin Giovannetti Lamothe has worked as a journalist in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. His reporting has focused on the human drama at the centre of such major events as the rail disaster in Lac-Mégantic and the wildfires in Fort McMurray, and has earned him an investigative award from the Canadian Association of Journalists.

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