[Life: List’d] French! Fries!
As anyone who has dined with me knows, pomme frites are my utter and total weakness. I could/would/do eat them anytime, anyplace, on any occasion. Brunch? Why not! 2 a.m.? Why not! Hours before a 1/2 marathon? Definitely.
I’ve only been a NYer for 3 years and I’m still on the hunt for the BEST FRIES EVER but for now, here are a few of my favorites (and I’d love to know yours as well!)
- Pommes Frites: belgian style, nationally acclaimed, amazing dipping sauces, open late night
- Balthazar: crisp french classic, served morning, noon and night
- Loreley: thin, not too greasy, goes well with German beers
- JG Melon: cottage fries, somewhat of NY institution
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Schiller’s (same recipe/owner as Balthazar)
- Rare Bar & Grill: get a basket of fries with dipping sauces
- Les Halles: eat with the mussels. YUMM!
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Taim: super thin, right amount of crunch, super cheap - great with harissa spicy sauce
- Nice Matin: steak fries, served with mayo (I pass on the mayo, but I know many love)
- Shake Shack: because you can’t eat a double stack without fries
- Spotted Pig: Shoestring delights! Some hate the shoestring but I love it
- Union Square Cafe: another famous little fry, crisp, good texture, not too greasy
- Telepan: a late night carefully crafted foodie favorite
- Artisanal: classically french, completely delicious
- Cafe de Bruxelles: belgian crisp delights! just the right amount of salt
- Pastis: see Balthazar
- Bar Boulud: If they’re good enough for Daniel…
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Shopsin’s: go for the cheesy ones, you won’t regret it
- Five Guys: steak style, super thick, good amount of crunch, loads of salt