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steamie
DCHP-2 (Oct 2016)
n. — Food, Quebec
a Montreal-style hot dog that is steamed rather than grilled.
Type: 1. Origin — The English term steamie appears to have been borrowed from the Québécois term stimé (or steamé), which is in turn a French adaptation of the English word "steamed". The term is most prevalent in Canada (see Chart 1).
See also COD-2, s.v. "steamie", which is marked "Cdn (Que.)," and Barber (2007), s.v. "steamie", which is marked "Quebec".
See also COD-2, s.v. "steamie", which is marked "Cdn (Que.)," and Barber (2007), s.v. "steamie", which is marked "Quebec".
Quotations
1983
A competitor, Jim Konopetski of Steamie-dog, a smaller operation, stood alone at his cart 10 metres away with no customers.
2008
I've lived in Montreal for 10 years and I still haven't perfected the pronunciation of that great gastronomic staple, le steamie.
2013
What you get at Frenchies is the real thing: Nice, crispy fries (no skin) and a mound of authentic, deliciously squeaky cheese curds dressed in a perfectly balanced, golden brown St. Hubert gravy. (St. Hubert is a popular chain of rotisserie chicken restaurants in Quebec famous for its sauce.) At $6.95 for a small and $9.95 for a medium (a large, really), it might seem a bit pricey, but it's a knockout worth every penny. Pair it with a "steamie" hotdog or Frenchies' killer smoked meat sandwich and take your tastebuds on a trip to La Belle Province.
2015
Great Steamie Hot dog & Frites.
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2015
Such a fun place to enjoy some of Canada's cuisine. It used to be a local secret, given that it's tucked into the Canmore industrial area, and a little hard to find, but if my most recent visit is any indication, the secret is out! La Belle Patate offers a variety of poutines, as well as smoked meat sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs. I am from Montreal, have not had a steamie hot dog is a very long time. It brought back so many memories. Had a great chat with owner about growing up in Montreal would definatley go back next time in Canmore.
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2015
Such a fun place to enjoy some of Canada's cuisine. It used to be a local secret, given that it's tucked into the Canmore industrial area, and a little hard to find, but if my most recent visit is any indication, the secret is out! La Belle Patate offers a variety of poutines, as well as smoked meat sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs. I am from Montreal, have not had a steamie hot dog is a very long time. It brought back so many memories. Had a great chat with owner about growing up in Montreal would definatley go back next time in Canmore.
References
- COD-2
- Barber (2007)
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