HELLOOOOOOOO! (I sincerely hope that you read that in the voice of Mrs. Doubtfire.) I hope y’all are doing well! I haven’t been on the hunt for fries in a while but the other day, while out to brunch, I was taken aback by the amazing fries that came with my steak and eggs. It is nice to be reminded by the universe why I was put on this earth… to write about potatoes in all their beautiful majestic glory. SO without further adieu…

Bangers

Austin, Texas

Steak, Eggs, and Fries – $16

• Aroma – 8
• Texture – 8
• Flavor –8.5
• Freshness – 10
• Value – 6
• Wow-Factor – Bang Bang by Nicki, Ari, and Jessie J playing continuously on loop in my head

Alright guys… these were really good. Like really fucking good. First of all, you can literally never go wrong with steak and eggs in the morning. Unless you’re vegan. Then don’t eat this. But back to these fries. These little babes were so fresh. Crispy golden crunch on the exterior and a beautiful fluffy inside like grandma’s Thanksgiving mashed potatoes. The smell was delicious… salty, starchy and STRONG. The flavor was insane, and it was only enhanced from the juices of the steak and the beautiful runny egg yolks. No need for condiments here folks. These puppies didn’t need a thing.

They get a perfect 10 for freshness… They are all happy and homemade looking. Some a little misshapen in the most beautiful and imperfect way. The menu even states that they are cut  and fried in house. Value is where I am lost for a bit. They aren’t the greatest BANG(ers) for your buck (see what I did there?). I get that it’s steak and eggs, but honestly, there wasn’t a very large amount of steak, and I am in Texas people… beef is not that expensive here. I would have liked to see it for about $14, but hey, it was for a Sunday brunch, and I have been known to splurge on some good frites.

Even with the the incredible and loud brass band that was playing in the outdoor patio area where I was sitting, I was just hearing the song BANG BANG in my head with every fry that entered my mouth!

These pups were amazing and I HIGHLY recommend Bangers if you ever find yourself in ATX! Special thanks to Spencer for introducing me to this restaurant and its vibrant food and music scene! I will definitely be back!

 

Hello spooky spuds! Sorry for the extremely long delay from posting. To be honest to you my lovely readers, I was caught up in a bit of heartbreak, anxiety, and moving! That’s right yall, I moved to Austin, Texas about 2 months ago! While I have been here, I have been mostly eating Tacos… *GASP!* I know. But can’t I have two favorite foods? ANYWHO! In the last several months since I wrote, I have eaten my fair share of spuds. Some of my favorites worth mentioning are the Bolo Fries from The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs and the Carne Asada Fries from Lolitas Taco Shop in San Diego. I was very fortunate to travel A LOT this past summer. I went to Disney World, Tucson, San Diego, and of course I’m now permanently in Austin.

While in Austin I have in fact been able to enjoy some delicious fries. This post is sort of a lame one, because its about the fries from Shake Shack…I know they are “fast food” and quite boring in the realm of fries. Even though I lived in NYC and extremely close to Boston as well, I HAVE NEVER HAD THEM BEFORE. It was my chance to finally give them a try. The best part was, there wasn’t a line here! For the most part, Shake Shack on the east coast always has crazy lines. People in Austin care more about their tacos and BBQ and less about burgers and fries, so I was in the clear!

Shake Shack

Austin, Texas Location

Regular Fry – $2.99

• Aroma – 6
• Texture – 8
• Flavor –7
• Freshness – 5
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – HOLY CRINKLE CUT

 

Alright so… I didn’t LOVE these guys. The smell was pretty average, nothing to drool over. The texture was great however, nice and fluffy on the inside with a slight crunch on the outside. Flavor had a nice starchiness and good amount of salt, but yet again, nothing special. Freshness was where they REALLY took a hit. I felt like they were probably just frozen and then fried, which is okay, but if that is the way its done, they need another gimmick. For 2.99 though, definitely worth it. I got a fairly large amount of fries that I couldn’t finish on my own. Here is where the wow factor came in… once I dipped one of those puppies into my chocolate and peanut butter milk shake I was like “HOLY CRINKLE CUT!” These fries are definitely meant to be a vehicle for their shakes… I guess that’s why its called Shake Shake and not like Fry Factory or some shit. Definitely forth a try, but not my new “Go to” place when I am craving fries.

I am sure I will write longer posts about these other guys but some other places that are worth a try is Native Hostile and Bar for their BBQ Nacho Waffle Fries and Stiles Switch BBQ for some of their seasoned fries. Enjoy your spoopy halloween my friends!

bonus pic of my fries from Lolitas in San Diego!

 

 

 

Greeting fellow spudlings! I know it has been QUITE some time since I have written. Lets just say I have been gathering some new material for more blog posts. Or I can stop lying to all of you and just admit that I have been lazy and eating tacos instead. Anyways, my next set of travels took me to the U.K. !!! I had been so excited for this trip and believe me, I did so much research and asked everyone and their mum where I should get fries in England. The most common answer… Camden Market ! Let’s take a little skip across the pond so I can tell you about these babies.

Steakhaus – Camden Market

London, England

Steak and Chips with a Fried Egg – £10 (almost $13)

• Aroma – 8
• Texture – 7
• Flavor –9
• Freshness – 10
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – #BRBCRYING #BLESSED #CHIPSARELIFE

Okay, SO… These were truly amazing, guys. Honestly, some of the best food I had in London was the street food. Camden market had a crazy amount of food stalls and it all looked INSANE. I contemplated buying about 5 more dishes while I was there, but realized that I was only two days into my five day vacation and would have barely any money left! If you ever have the chance to go to this market… PLEASE GO!

These fries were nothing short of wonderful. My friend Laura and I got to the market right around lunch time, so it was incredibly packed, however, the one woman that was working the Steakhause stand was KILLING IT. While every stand had 2-4 employees and about 10+ customers waiting, the Steakhaus stand only had one young woman with the same amount of customers. She made the whole product, start to finish… I literally watched her put the potato into the slicer! That is why these nuggets get a 10 on the freshness scale. The only way they could have been more fresh is if she ripped the potato out of the Irish soil herself.

I always love watching a fellow cook do their THANG and do it with confidence. She started by cutting the potatoes, and immediately put them into the fryer. An effortless spin and step to the right and she was at the grill where she put a beautiful cut of steak on the flattop and cooked it to a perfect medium rare. While the steak was sizzling, she cracked an egg onto the flattop and seasoned it perfectly with a little bit of course sea salt. Once the steak was ready, it went onto the cutting board to sit for a minute before she cut it. Meanwhile, the fries got tossed with salt and plated. The steak was cut and plated and everything was topped with the egg, a bit more sea salt, pepper, and their secret herb sauce. Not only was my food amazing, but I got to watch it be prepared with absolute skill and care. She wasn’t even phased by the 10 person line!

I immediately dug in as soon as Laura and I found a table to stand at. The chips were hot and crispy. A few points were taken because some of them got very soggy in the extra drippings from the steak that did not settle in before it was cut. They smelled earthy, unhealthy, and amazing… just like they should! The seasoning was impeccable and the secret sauce really added a nice herby and slightly sweet note. It was truly the perfect balance of everything. A few points were taken on value. To me, street food should cost $10 or less, however, this did have a quality cut of steak and the fries were as fresh as they could get, so it wasn’t a horrible value. If I could, I would fly to England right now just to get some of these. All I can say is I am truly a #BLESSED lady. All hail the queen.

Thanks for reading, as always! Stay Salty my friends!

 

* Just as as heads up, I actually had the chance to make another fry vacation back to Pommes Frites in NYC a few weeks before my trip to England. Because I wrote a post about them already, I will simply leave you with this… I was not drunk while eating them this time and they were just as good, if not better. Best fries in NYC, hands down. Because my last picture from there was absolute shit, as it was taken by a very drunk 22 rushing to get to the subway, here is a new one. 

* Next week I will be talking to you about a new Providence spot, The Black Sheep!

 

Okay guys… so I think I found some fries that I like more than the garlic fries at the Ivy Tavern. I have been told to visit Duck Fat in Portland, Maine for quite some time now. Mae and I decided to finally make the trip as a small birthday get away for her. Duck Fat serves Belgian style fries that have been fried in.. you guessed it… DUCK FAT. HOLY FUCKING SHIT. That’s really all I can say… SO HERE WE GO!

Duck Fat – Portland, Maine

Large Fry – $7.75 

• Aroma – 9
• Texture – MOTHER FUCKING 10
• Flavor –9
• Freshness – 9
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – I’M SO HAPPY I COULD THROW UP

ALRIGHTY! So these french fries are absolutely insane guys. They are definitely the number one contender at the moment. It truly pains me to say that they Ivy has nothing on them. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the Ivy. I was there literally 20 minutes ago, and you bet your ass I ate the shit out of those fries…  Duck Fat was phenomenal.

First things first. These babies smelled INSANE. The restaurant itself just smelled like beautiful, perfectly spiced spuds. The texture is really what got me going. They had the perfect amount of crunch. I have a tear in my eye as a write this. They were somehow almost flakey on the very outside? I don’t know if frying it in the duck fat had something to do with it, but I can sure as hell say that they are doing something very very very right. The inside was perfectly fluffy. Just the right combo of crunchy yet soft.

The flavor was where I truly felt like these fries took the gold. They had a good earthy potato flavor as well as a nice richness from the duck fat. The seasoning was insane. Perfectly salty with a hint of fresh cracked black pepper. Oh… and it gets even better… this cone of beautiful fried taters was fresh to DEATH. They hand cut these puppies on the daily. Value is where I dock a good point or two. I would have paid about a dollar less, but again, they have to make money somehow, and the amount of fries we got was pretty intense. Overall, I have to say that I was so happy I could throw up. A good fresh french fry really gets me going.

OH.MY.GOD. I didn’t even mention the dipping sauces. Mae and I chose curry mayo as well as garlic mayo and WOW! My only complaint is that I wish there was more. Oh and P.S. … you should also try their homemade sodas… absolutely incredible.

Check it out my friends! Definitely worth the visit while in Maine! Keep me updated with any recommendations and as always, stay salty my friends.

 

Hey my lil’ nuggets… so I have an addiction. I need to be honest with myself and with all of you. I’m addicted to the garlic fries at the Ivy Tavern. Oh…you already knew? Wait… this is my intervention? AWKWAAAARD! Anywho, I went to the Ivy again last night because WHY THE HELL NOT. This time, not only did my dinner partner and I get the coveted garlic fries… we got all the fries on the menu! That’s right, garlic fries, sweet potato fries with a chipotle aioli, and chili cheese fries! This post is just a little one to hold you over until my next adventure, so it won’t be huge. Plus, if you have read any of my other posts, you are probably sick of hearing about my obsession with this restaurants food. So without further adieu, here are my opinions on the fries!

The Ivy Tavern – Providence, RI

Sweet Potato Fries – $6.95

• Aroma – 6
• Texture – 7
• Flavor –8
• Freshness – 6
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – FUCK IT UP (me when I saw the fries)

Okay, so I love sweet potato fries but for some reason I just never order them. These ones, as to be expected, we delicious! I am lowkey lying about aroma because honestly all I could smell were the garlic fries. OH WEEEELLLLL. These sweet little orange beauties were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a difficult feat when it comes to sweet potatoes. The aioli was BANGING. I will eat it on anything. TRY ME, PUNK. Over all… a delicious way to eat America’s favorite sweet little root vegetable.

Chili Cheese Fries – $6.95 for the small

Honestly, I will just talk about these and not rate them. Quite frankly, they were slightly underwhelming and I am also getting sick of typing. The actual fry part was good because clearly this restaurant has that down pat. The cheese was good too… lots of shredded cheddar… a lactose intolerant kid’s DREAM. The chili is really what threw me. As my dinner partner said, “why was there so much tomato?” And here’s the thing. I love tomatoes. Last summer I went through a weird phase where I ate tomatoes almost every meal. But there is a point where its too much, and this is exactly where that point was reached… and surpassed. It was just kind of blah. Honestly, I’m done writing about these. Over and out.

*to read about the garlic fries, head back to my first post ever. I literally wrote a fucking book on how much I love them. Also… if you go, get them with ranch dressing. Its a true game changer.

*Thanks Tyler, for the fries! Truly the ideal meal.

Hello my spud-nuggets! On this episode of Flies for Fries, I let some friends join in on the fun! This past week, I got to enjoy a 9 day long break from work, as did the rest of the ladies I work with! We all split up and went on our merry way to enjoy our vacations. I went on a two day trip to Philadelphia and Princeton, Lori and Mel went to San Francisco, and Mae went to England and Amsterdam! Now, I realize that I am one gal and can’t travel EVERYWHERE, so I let my friends join in on the french fried fun! Luckily they are amazing and so supportive of my crazy antics, so they had no problem joining in and eating some fries for me. We are pretty like-minded when it comes to food. They all have amazing taste. Keep in mind, since we are all different people, our tastes do differ slightly, but their potato opinions are just as valid as my own. Without further adieu… the first ever worldwide “FRYVENTURE!”

Shoo Fry – Philadelphia, PA

Cheesesteak Fries – $8

• Aroma – 9.5
• Texture – 8
• Flavor –8
• Freshness – 9.5
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – SWEET JESUS, MARY, and MR. POTATO HEAD!!!

Okay, lets get one thing straight…you CANNOT go to Philly and not get a Philly Cheesesteak. I think its actually a felony. Sadly, I eat gluten-free. So imagine my excitement when I walked into the first french fry restaurant that came onto my GPS and they had fucking cheesesteak fries. Dreams really do come true, kids. Just keep on believing.

First of all, the service here was amazing. Every single employee was engaging, funny, and so very kind. I asked them about 3 million questions while I mulled over their menu which also included poutine, fries with pulled pork, and a little surprise called the “Truffle-Feathers.” Maxx and I also tried these beauties which had truffle oil, salt and two fried eggs. The menu also has a few options for sliders and milkshakes, but any restaurant that puts fries above the burgers on the menu gets an A+ in my book.

So lets get back to these cheesesteak spuds. They smelled INSANELY good. You could smell the onion, the beef and that beautiful processed american cheese. YUM! Go big or go home, ya know? The savory, peppery scent wafted into my nose and I was instantly salivating. After taking exactly 54 photos of my french fries, I ate one. I just went balls to the wall and dove right in. These puppers were CRISPY! However, they still maintained a beautiful fluffy center. Also… They were fresh to DEATH! They were those fries that you envision in your mind when you are making homemade fries. You know those ones… the ones that never turn out the way you see them in your head. BUT THESE DID. They hand-cut these babies every single damn day. WOW. They had a beautiful earthy, starchy, salty flavor that was the perfect vehicle for any topping. And I mean ANY TOPPING! They even had s’mores fries on the menu. I slightly dock the points at the value. While I did receive a large amount of amazing food, I know how cheap the ingredients are and not a ton of work goes into their prep, so I would have paid $6.50-$7 for these guys. $8 was pushing it for me, but I get it. I too am in the industry and you need to make money where you can. Overall… SWEET JESUS, MARY, and MR. POTATO HEAD, these fries were GOOD!

* okay, so you know the art work in butchers shops of the pig all dissected that says what parts of the pig go to what food…well Shoo Fry had one of Mr. Potato Head. THIS IS MY EXACT AESTHETIC. I want one in every single room of my home. BEHOLD THE BEAUTY

And now a mini excerpt from my good friend and travel buddy, Maxx!

Shoo Fry – Philadelphia, PA

Truffle Feathers – $7

• Aroma – 9
• Texture – 10
• Flavor – 9
• Freshness – 10
• Value – 9
• Wow – Factor – EGG-Squisite (Maxx loves Puns)

“This right here has to be the best way to eat two fried eggs. Everyone knows that fries are the star of the show, but there is no denying the perfect marriage of eggs, truffles, and fried potatoes. Though it is very simple, it was done very very right, with a runny yolk and using truffle salt, so there is not enough truffle oil to that it becomes overpowering. At seven bucks, I doubt you’d easily find a match for this amount of flavor and food.”

The next few stops in Philly and Princeton were great, however all pretty average. Instead of doing a full rating and making this post even longer than it already is, I will just do a quick write-up on each of them

First off was the chips at Fado in the financial district of Philly! This Irish pub had everything from Guinness to a bartender from Dublin… accent and everything! He recommended the chips to me, which I of course was going to order no matter what. They were good! They had a nice crunch to them and they were also cut in-house! Freshness points! They came with a house-made whiskey aioli. Delish! Well worth the $4! I highly recommend them…. and get a Moscow Mule while you’re at it! The bartender had a perfect pour.

Right after that, we went to our third spud stop of the day, Monk’s Cafe! I was extremely excited to go here because upon earlier inspection of their menu before we even got to Philly, I noticed they had Mussels and Frites! My all time fucking favorite combination. I was stuffed from all the other fries I ate that day, but that wasn’t going to stop me! I never back down from a challenge… even if I was the only one challenging myself! Mind you, these puppies were expensive because they came with seafood, but $16 is well worth the amount of food that you see pictured below! There are five different flavors, I ordered the classic Monks Mussels which came with garlic and parsley. They were also supposed to have beer in the broth, however, I am allergic to gluten, so the kitchen staff kindly subbed in some white wine! The combo of the aioli, garlicky mussels, and the crunchy and VERY FRESH taters was AHHHHMAZING! 10/10 would recommend. Seriously… go get some. NOW! Oh, and drink a beer for me please.

     On our way back from Philly, we were going to stop in NYC to get some Pommes Frites (check earlier blog post) and some cookies from Schmackarys (my favorite cookies in the entire world). Instead, we made an impromptu visit with our friend Caila in Princeton, New Jersey! She took us to a very hipster brewery called Triumph! I of course ordered a side of fries. They were just frozen fries that seemed to be double fried, but they were still delicious! They came with a side of garlic aioli which I finished before I was even halfway done with the fries themselves. That stuff was liquid gold! Check it out if you are ever in Princeton!

     That was is for my travels that week! Mel and Lori were on their own adventure to find donuts and wine in California, so they didn’t find any noteworthy fries this round….BUT Mae got some awesome fries in England! Here is here input!

Chop & Chip Co. – London , England (Located at a stall in the Camden Market)

Sweet Potato Chips with Halloumi

• Aroma – 6
• Texture – 5.5
• Flavor – 7
• Freshness – 6
• Value – 7
• Wow-Factor – DAYUM YOU FIIINE

“When Hanna asked me to find some worthy fries on my travels, I considered it a labor of love. In this case, we will call them chips, because my first fry forage lead me to my favorite place for street food, Camden Market, London. I stumbled upon Chop & Chip Co., a new vendor to Camden, serving up “chop,” lamb and pork as well as an array of pulled meats. For the chips; straight cut, sweet potato, and curly. The seasonings made me laugh with names like “big girl’s blouse,” to “the screamer.” I opted for “bit of a kick,” for my sweet potato chips, and added some delicious grilled halloumi on top. The chips, being sweet potato, had a soft texture and great fresh flavor. I really loved the salty halloumi and the spice really did add some kick, but not overwhelmingly so. As far as street food chips, these really hit the spot!”

*for those who do not know, halloumi is a delicious cheese with a high melting point so it can be grilled or fried without becoming a giant, goopy mess.

Thanks everyone for reading this outrageously long post! I am excited to continue these world-wide travels and share my fry findings with you! Believe it or not, I put a lot of research and care into this, and love sharing it with you all! Until next time…Stay salty, folks!

• Thank you to Maxx, Mae, Lori and Mel for always being down to eat fries for me, no matter where you are in the world!

 

Hello there my french fry friends! This weeks post is going to be a flash fry (short and sweet that is!). I am travelling to Philadelphia tomorrow to do some more adeventuring and searching for the best fries. I also have some friends travelling in England and San Francisco this week that are going to report back to me with their own findings. That being said, my next post is about to be a MONSTER. That means this week is a quick one! This will be the first post in a some mini postings about… you guessed it, FAST FOOD FRIES! Everyone has their favorite, and I am here to put them to the test! First up…

Five Guys Burgers and Fries – Nationwide (but I went to one in Seekonk, Mass.)

Regular Cajun Fries – $3.59

• Aroma – 9
• Texture – 5 (guys)
• Flavor – 7
• Freshness – 9.5
• Value – 9
• Wow-Factor – YAS QUEEN

ALRIGHT! So I chose Five Guys as the first fast food entry because it is one of my favorites. I guess it feels classier than most fast food joints. Its basically like the ranking of department stores. We all know that sears is the WORST. Macy’s and Nordstrom are clearly the best. And JC Penny is somewhere in between. Well Five Guys is my “Macys.” They are just a cut above the rest.

First things first! These fries smell amazing! I have gone to Five Guys over a dozen times in my lifetime and this was my first time getting the cajun fries. Honestly, I didn’t know they existed. I always just stick to the same thing and get a little fry with no seasoning. This cajun seasoning REALLY shook things up for me. In actuality they probably just use old bay or some equivalent spice blend (can someone check this out for me?) but it was so good! The spices aromas came to life when tossed with the hot, oily little nuggets. The texture wasn’t that great. They sort of remind me of those fries you get at the state fair. They are kind of flacid? A little limp if you will. But I knew that going into it and I got a few good crunchy ones this time so that was pretty damn exciting! I guess next time I could just ask for them to cook them extra crispy! The flavor was top notch! They had the kick I was hoping for. I am crazy about spicy food and for the most part, I usually think that things aren’t spicy because I have had such hot foods! So for me to say that these had a tiny kick for me, well that is a HUGE compliment. As far as freshness goes, I already know that Five Guys cuts their own fries. They even have the huge bags of potatoes out front, so you know its not a hoax! They are about as fresh as they can get! I am ALWAYS astounded at the value of these things. for less than $4 you get an obscene amount of spuds. Not only was the cup full, but so was 1/2 the paper bag they came in. I even had to take leftovers to the car! I only say to the car and not home, because I started eating the rest about 5 minutes after leaving the restaurant. I want to say a big “YAS QUEEN!” to these happy, little, golden ground veggies. They were DELICIOUS!

I am so excited to share my next post with you in the coming weeks! It will have entries from England, Philadelphia, and San Francisco! These fries are flyin’!!! Stay salty, folks!

 

 

 

Alrighty kids, buckle up… This is only post number two and I went on my first actual road trip for some fries! This journey took us to the magical land of NEW YORK CITY! It is truly one of my favorite places in the entire world. I lived in NYC for a few months back in Spring and Summer of 2015. It is truly a shame that I didn’t have this idea back then, because I ATE A LOT OF FRIES over that little frame of time. ANYWHO… lets get to the task at hand! First stop…MANHATTAN!

FUKU+, New York City

Loaded Fries – $7

• Aroma – 8
• Texture – 7
• Flavor – 8.5
• Freshness – 6
• Value – 5
• Wow-Factor – Oh shit, Gurl.

I’m not going to lie, I have never been too excited to go to one of David Chang’s restaurants. I think he tends to be overrated, so I had some reservations. However, I went with a friend who HIGHLY recommended this little hipster heaven, and I trust his opinion, so there I was. We first ordered some drinks (a little pricey but they got the job done), and then it came time for the coveted frittes! My friend Mae and I decided to split the “loaded fries,” knowing that we had some more spuds to hit later on. The waiter told us the fries came loaded with a cheese sauce, scallions, and a spicy pork ragu.

These fries were a sight to behold and served on a silver platter…okay actually a silver quarter sheet pan like you see at a BBQ joint, but you get the point. Mae and I dug right in! First of all, the aroma was out of this world. The ragu hit us right in the face. Its meaty, sweet, and spicy all at the same time with a little bit of an umami kick near the end. The scallions also added a nice onion-y stench…the good kind. Next, I love when there are a few textures going on. This had it all, smooth, creamy, crunchy. My only complaint was that some of the fries right in the middle got soggy because they were covered with the bulk of the sauce. This would have been easily fixed by simply spreading the sauce for full coverage. The flavor was out of this world! The cheese sauce almost seemed like a homemade version of that really good but really bad Coney Island style fake cheese sauce…but this cheese was real. The ragu tasted like it had been simmering for days and those flavors were all hanging out in Happy Town and mingling together. The freshness of the toppings was undeniable. However, the fries were definitely pre-made and just fried on premise. They were a good vehicle for the toppings. Because of that fact alone, I though these fries were on the pricey side. It only came in a small boat. I would pay $5.50 at most for these. Oh shit, Gurl! These fried were really good! They definitely gave me a positive experience at my first David Chang restaurant. Good for you FUKU+… you have my vote.

Pommes Frites – New York City

Large Belgian Style Fry with TLC sauce and Truffle Mayo – $10

• Aroma – 9
• Texture – 8
• Flavor – 9
• Freshness – 10
• Value – 8
• Wow-Factor – I’VE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS ONE NIGHT

For you to understand this one, we need to go back to Spring of 2015 when I moved to NYC. Pommes Frites has been on my bucket list since I was 18 years old. I have been in serious need of their fries and sauces. WELL… finally I was ready to go. I moved to NYC, i could go at anytime, right? WRONG! The day before I had plans to go, THEY LITERALLY BURNED DOWN! I thought all hope was lost until I found out the owner decided to rebuild. Flash forward to two days ago… my dreams were finally coming true! I was also very drunk by the time we went so they were EXTRA delicious.

This place is literally my mecca. It was stunning. An entire shop dedicated to solely making fries and beautiful, wonderful, exquisite dipping sauces. I had reached the epitome of my life. We went up, tried a few sauces and finally decided on getting their largest fry, the TLC (Tequila, lime chipotle) sauce and a truffle mayo. My friend Erik also got an order of poutine. We had to jet uptown to go to a drag show, so these fries were about to go on the ride of their life. Our drunk asses ate these babies while standing around a pole on the subway. They were hot, fresh, salty and PERFECT. Honestly they were everything I had hoped for and more. The sauces were insanely good. I preferred the TLC. It had the perfect spicy punch to it. The fried were gone in minutes. They were clearly cut in-house and had the perfect crunchy outside and soft fluffy inside. They were Belgian style and tended to be shorter in length… not usually my style, but I was into it (sorry for the innuendo). I honestly wish I had the time to sit down and enjoy them and maybe next time I will be slightly more sober. But still, definitely worth it! And I would have even paid more! They were what I have been waiting for my entire life. Can you get married to fries? No? Okay, whatever.

*funny story about this little picture that goes with it. I was very drunk and wanted to get a good picture. I had Mae open that bag and I just shoved my phone inside and snapped a quick shot. My inebriated mind thought it looked like a photo that should be in national geographic. It was a beauty. I now realize that a toddler could have done a better job.

Oh! How was Erik’s poutine, you ask?

“This poutine is literally the best poutine I have ever had. Being from Western New York, I know my way around a Poutine. But this one… the fries were nice and crisp with bomb-ass flavor, the cheese curds were delicious and slightly melted from the gravy. The gravy though…the gravy was definitely the MVP of this poutine. It was so good. It had hints of rosemary and thyme and was perfect paired with the cheese and fries.” – Erik Keough

If you are ever in NYC, I highly recommend both of these spudly spots. Keep giving me recommendations and thank you for reading! Now that I am back home in Providence, I am going to The Ivy Tavern! What can I say? It has my heart.