Just got this press release from the Metropolitan Grill: “Inspired by the 2010 Vancouver Olympics which kicks off tomorrow, The Met is bringing the national dish of Canada to Seattle. ‘Poutine’ combines crispy french fries with a veal demi glace and…cheese curds from local cheese producer, Beechers Handmade Cheese.”

Now, far be it from me to discourage poutine, a dish that I love very much, from proliferating in Seattle.

But in the name of fairness I must point out that Smith has been serving poutine with Beechers for about two years. It’s the first thing I ever ordered there, and I never looked back. Oh and the Steelhead Diner also serves poutine with—you guessed it—Beechers cheese curds.

I’m just saying. Go Apolo!