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Rewards Network correspondent Matthew Griffith braved the snow and chill of a February Chicago Sunday to attend the 3rd Annual Poutinefest. What is poutine, you may ask? Read on… All the poutines. #Poutinefest A photo posted by iDine (@idinewell) on Feb 15, 2015 at 10:17am PST Oh, poutine, you magical, delectable dish from
