This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI
The snack bar Patates 2000, located in Chomedey, has packaged its famous poutine sauce and launched it on the market.
Over the past 15 years, the cooks at this family-owned restaurant have experimented with their original poutine sauce recipe, eventually innovating by recreating the same flavor in powdered form.
Since poutine is one of the standout dishes at the establishment—which won the provincial award for best snack bar in Quebec in 2022 and then in Laval in 2023–2024—the idea was born to create a branded sauce packet featuring Patates 2000.
After partnering with Laval-based distributor I-D Foods and with Aliments Rose Hill Foods Inc., a company specializing in sauce mix production, the Patates 2000 poutine sauce was officially launched in late summer 2024.
Since then, the product has been distributed across Quebec in all Metro grocery stores, several IGA locations, and on Amazon.
“We think we have a really great product,” said George Polichronis, owner of Patates 2000. “It truly represents Quebec, because here, we’re known for maple syrup and poutine. […] We’re not a big company, but we’re trying to make big waves in a big market.”
The vegan poutine sauce has even made its way to supermarkets in Vancouver, and the owner is considering partnerships with markets in the United States and Mexico.
For George Polichronis, there’s no doubt that his product stands out from the competition thanks to its versatile flavor and vibrant packaging, which features a portrait of the Laval snack bar painted by Montreal artist Michael Litvack.
“There’s no one dominant flavor or ingredient—it’s really neutral, yet rich in taste,” explained the restaurateur. “And it’s thicker than all the other sauces on the market, because I think when you pour sauce over a poutine, it needs to stay on the cheese and fries. If it’s too runny, it just ends up at the bottom—so how are you supposed to eat a poutine?”
Polichronis acquired Patates 2000 with his father in 1988. Today, he still works there daily with his children and a loyal team of employees, some of whom have been with the business for over 10 years.
Beyond its snack food, the location is also a favorite for car enthusiasts, regularly hosting vehicle exhibitions during the summer season.
One such gathering will take place on Saturday, May 31, in the parking lot of the restaurant at 2000 South Service Road, Highway 440, in Chomedey.
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