# Mouthwatering Poutine Tornadoes Chef Josh Elkin Puts a Literal Spin on a Traditional Canadian Dish By Meghan Young | Published 2015-04-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-tornado References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/tanyachen/poutine-tornado) & [mtlblog](http://www.mtlblog.com/2015/04/the-poutine-tornado-is-the-epic-meal-you-need-to-eat/) Visit Canada and many visitors will be told they have to try a poutine; those who are exceptionally adventurous will want to get their hands on a Poutine Tornado. Created by Canadian chef Josh Elkin, who is also a member of the popular [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-toastie) cooking show, Epic Meal Time, it's a tall order. [BuzzFeed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytherabox) writes, "[The Poutine Tornado] features hand-cut fries spiraled around a cheese curd middle, with hot gravy oozing from the top-down. It’s the first and only of its kind." Stuffed with cheese curds and dripping in gravy, the Poutine Tornado may not be available as a regular menu item anywhere, but the MTL Blog has provided a recipe so anyone can make it at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Junk Food:** Opportunity to create upscale versions of traditional fast food items, like Poutine Tornadoes. - **Spiralized Foods:** Opportunity to incorporate spiralizing techniques in other dishes and drinks beyond Poutine Tornadoes. - **Global Influence on Comfort Foods:** Opportunity to create fusion dishes using a variety of cultural comfort food elements, like Poutine Tornadoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Opportunity to create innovative menu items that incorporate classical comfort foods with a gourmet twist, like Poutine Tornadoes. - **Culinary Arts:** Opportunity to explore transformative culinary techniques like spiralizing and redefine the boundaries of comfort foods, like Poutine Tornadoes. - **Food Blogging and Cuisine Vlogging:** Opportunity to showcase and create viral recipes as consumable entertainment and perhaps even launch a culinary brand, like Poutine Tornadoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadiana QSR Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadiana-donut-menu.md) - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Indulgent Fried Pickle Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pickle-poutine.md) - [Spicy Pizzeria Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-popcorn-chicken-poutine.md) - [Quick-Prep Poutine Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-bites.md) - [Frozen Poutine Poppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-popper.md) - [Meaty QSR Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-poutine.md) - [Pizzeria Poutine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-poutine.md) - [French Fry-Stuffed Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries-pocket.md)