Ryan Smolkin, the founder of Smoke's Poutinerie Inc., has passed away at the age of 50. Known for his unique poutine creations, Smolkin dreamt of achieving global domination with his brand. He started Smoke's in 2009 and curated over 30 varieties of the fry-based dish. Smolkin was also known for his entertaining YouTube videos.
Ryan Smolkin , the zany, Smiths Falls, Ont.-bred entrepreneur best known for his restaurants serving poutine smothered in an endless array of toppings, has died.He died Sunday of unexpected complications from a recent surgery, the company said Monday, adding that he dreamt of achieving" global domination " with the Ajax, Ont.-based brand.
At Smoke's, Smolkin called himself the chief entertainment officer, a role that saw him curate more than 30 varieties of the fry-based dish his chain would sell. He also starred in a smattering of YouTube videos.
He often said his goal was to take poutine — long a Quebec delicacy — all over the world, telling staff,"Nothing stops the gravy train." Smolkin competed in the executive version of the competition, but often had a few hijinks planned."He'd water down the gravy or we'd put something else in the box for him or he would go around giving lots of his competitors more boxes than he had," Cunningham said.
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