New Fall River food truck serving up array of 'kravable' poutine

FALL RIVER — Fall River-area foodies are in for a treat.

Things are finally heating up on Bedford Street, as the Krave Poutinerie made its debut with a soft launch starting Friday, May 3, ahead of its grand opening next weekend.

"I'm so excited to get going," said Shelley Ring, owner of the food truck that's bringing a unique flavor to this corner of the SouthCoast.

Since rolling up to its new home in the VFW parking lot three weeks ago, the fire-engine red truck has caught the eye of many curious — and peckish — passersby eager for a fun, on-the-go option for tasty eats.

The Berkley resident's menu centers around one particular item, familiar to some but still new to many in this region: the Canadian snack-lovers' staple known as poutine.

"I'd say about 50% of people I talked to know what poutine is," said Ring, who explains it's essentially loaded fries.

For the past three years, Ring has been putting her own spin on this North-of-the-border dish, consisting of crispy french fries topped with cheese curds and homemade beef gravy, at the popular Poutine Peddlers food truck she co-owns in Taunton.

Now, she's spreading her love of poutine to Greater Fall River and beyond.

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What's on the menu

Ring's menu of tasty "Kravables" features an array of loaded fry concoctions that hit the savory spot.

You can keep things simple with the Krave's Original, traditional poutine with fries, cheese curds and housemade brown gravy, which Ring anticipates will be their No. 1 seller. Or mix things up and try some creative spins on the Canadian classic, from the Golden Feva (crispy chicken smothered in their tangy "gold fever sauce") to their Taco Fries and Mac Daddy (topped with ground beef, cheese sauce, lettuce, onions, pickles, Thousand Island dressing).

Among their highlights, according to Ring, are The Hot Hen — piled high with Buffalo chicken and Ranch dressing — and the Big Pig, with pulled pork, BBQ sauce and coleslaw.

She also aims to add some "Fall River flair" to the menu with Portuguese-inspired linguiça/onion and Mozambique poutine.

Prices range from $8 to $15, depending on the toppings.

When and where can I find Krave?

Krave Poutinerie has set up shop in the VFW parking lot, 486 Bedford St., Fall River.

Following their soft launch — which continues this Thursday and Friday with limited hours and menu — Ring plans an official grand opening Saturday, May 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring raffles and giveaways.

Every poutine purchase earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes such as Amazon, Dunkin Donuts, and Krave gift cards.

Regular hours will be Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11:30 to 7 p.m.

For updates or a closer look at Krave's menu, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kravepoutine.

Fall River is just the beginning

According to Ring, once business gets rolling her goal is to eventually be dishing out her crave-worthy poutine to even more SouthCoast crowds.

"We hope to expand," Ring said. "I see a food truck in New Bedford coming in the future."

And while they're currently a to-go operation, Ring hopes to be able to use the VFW's ample parking space to set up some tables for customers to enjoy a bite on site during the summer months.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: New Krave Poutinerie food truck ready to roll in Fall River