City: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (954) 920-3330

Address: 118 N. Federal Hwy.

Description: Dairy Belle’s full name is a misnomer, because the creamy, frozen stuff is only half the excitement at this covered, no-frills, outdoor-only space with counter service. Their claim to fame is a Montreal specialty, traditional poutine: fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Really. Don’t trash it before you’ve tried it—poutine is a highly popular, addictive street food Quebecers swear by. They fly in the gravy from Canada and the cheese from Wisconsin to ensure this sticks-to-the-ribs concoction tastes just right. You’ll probably overhear some French while you stop by—Quebec snowbirds flock here for their favorite comfort food and for another treat from up north—toasted hot dogs. If burgers and sandwiches are more your thing, that’s on offer too, as is soft ice cream and blizzards like that other dairy darling of American descent. Closed Mon. Call for hours.