Comments on: NYC Food Guy Recommends… French Fries http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: The End of NYC Food Guy’s Favorite Late Night Fries: Murray Hill Grease Pit “Ziggiz” Now Closes at 10PM | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-3568 The End of NYC Food Guy’s Favorite Late Night Fries: Murray Hill Grease Pit “Ziggiz” Now Closes at 10PM | NYC Food Guy Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:55:56 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-3568 [...] he means the typically addictive double-fried, skin-on fries have gone downhill (as noted by Paul May 16th on NYC Food Guy’s Recommended French Fry post), then maybe closing early is for the best; the heaping order of fries was the only reason to go to [...] [...] he means the typically addictive double-fried, skin-on fries have gone downhill (as noted by Paul May 16th on NYC Food Guy’s Recommended French Fry post), then maybe closing early is for the best; the heaping order of fries was the only reason to go to [...]

]]> By: beth szymanski http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-3533 beth szymanski Sat, 30 May 2009 06:12:08 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-3533 hey there--are you afraid of truffle oil? even if you are, check out burke in the box at bloomingdale's. holy shiznit--they're great! they're perfectly cooked, truly, and can be ordered plain or with truffle oil and--parmesan? i tossed a handful into the lobster bisque i also ordered and was amazed at how well they held up--crisp as all get-out. hey there–are you afraid of truffle oil? even if you are, check out burke in the box at bloomingdale’s. holy shiznit–they’re great! they’re perfectly cooked, truly, and can be ordered plain or with truffle oil and–parmesan? i tossed a handful into the lobster bisque i also ordered and was amazed at how well they held up–crisp as all get-out.

]]> By: Paul http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-3477 Paul Sat, 16 May 2009 20:11:43 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-3477 Well I tried the fries at Ziggiz on your recommendation. To call them mediocre is fair, maybe even generous. To call them the best in nyc is just absurd. My order didn't look much like your photo, as there were precious few fries longer than one inch. The price is now $2.55, still not expensive, but who cares if they aren't good? There are many places in the city with GREAT fries, including Pommes Frites, Balthazar, Cafe de Bruxelles. So many others too. Has this place gone downhill? Well I tried the fries at Ziggiz on your recommendation. To call them mediocre is fair, maybe even generous. To call them the best in nyc is just absurd. My order didn’t look much like your photo, as there were precious few fries longer than one inch. The price is now $2.55, still not expensive, but who cares if they aren’t good? There are many places in the city with GREAT fries, including Pommes Frites, Balthazar, Cafe de Bruxelles. So many others too. Has this place gone downhill?

]]> By: NYC Best Falafel: Azuri Cafe beats Taim as NYC’s Best Falafel « NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-713 NYC Best Falafel: Azuri Cafe beats Taim as NYC’s Best Falafel « NYC Food Guy Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:59:26 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-713 [...] that.  I’ve made the claim before about burgers, West Village slices, Midtown pizza, and french fries.  Now it’s time to deliver the best falafel crown to Azuri Cafe on 51st Street near 10th [...] [...] that.  I’ve made the claim before about burgers, West Village slices, Midtown pizza, and french fries.  Now it’s time to deliver the best falafel crown to Azuri Cafe on 51st Street near 10th [...]

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-711 The NYC Food Guy Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:16:31 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-711 <strong>ORyan,</strong> I think pommes frites fries are good but not great. They're definitely tasty when cooked well done but there's a place called Ray's candy store on 7th street and avenue A that's open 24 hours and also makes fresh Belgian fries. They don't offer the range of sauces but there are some decent ones to choose from. Plus Ray offers 21 flavors of egg cream. If you haven't had an egg cream is milk, seltzer and a flavored syrup e.g. vanilla or chocolate. I think vanilla's the best way to go. Either way, I'd never wait on line for Pommes Frites, I'd just go an avenue over to Rays. I don't know if it says Ray's on the awning but there's a big ice cream cone out front and a sign that reads "Belgian Fries." ORyan,
I think pommes frites fries are good but not great. They’re definitely tasty when cooked well done but there’s a place called Ray’s candy store on 7th street and avenue A that’s open 24 hours and also makes fresh Belgian fries. They don’t offer the range of sauces but there are some decent ones to choose from. Plus Ray offers 21 flavors of egg cream. If you haven’t had an egg cream is milk, seltzer and a flavored syrup e.g. vanilla or chocolate. I think vanilla’s the best way to go. Either way, I’d never wait on line for Pommes Frites, I’d just go an avenue over to Rays. I don’t know if it says Ray’s on the awning but there’s a big ice cream cone out front and a sign that reads “Belgian Fries.”

]]> By: ORyan http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-712 ORyan Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:14:49 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-712 Had Pommes frites today it was GREAT! i had the mango sauce and some other ones i dont even remember. Funny thing is how fast these fries filled me up. I did have lunch before going there but i generally can eat alot before feeling stuffed. The container must be decieving, holding alot more than it seems to. anyway i left pommes frites a very happy man, lol. I will be back soon Had Pommes frites today it was GREAT! i had the mango sauce and some other ones i dont even remember. Funny thing is how fast these fries filled me up. I did have lunch before going there but i generally can eat alot before feeling stuffed. The container must be decieving, holding alot more than it seems to. anyway i left pommes frites a very happy man, lol. I will be back soon

]]> By: NYC Best Wings Part 1: Blind Tiger Ale House Flies Ahead of the Pack « NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-710 NYC Best Wings Part 1: Blind Tiger Ale House Flies Ahead of the Pack « NYC Food Guy Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:15:17 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-710 [...] ready home to the best brisket chili cheese fries I’ve ever had, I couldn’t imagine the wings would fall far behind.  And they didn’t, but they [...] [...] ready home to the best brisket chili cheese fries I’ve ever had, I couldn’t imagine the wings would fall far behind.  And they didn’t, but they [...]

]]> By: NY Food Tour: Best Fries in the City (Especially Late Night) at Ziggiz « NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-708 NY Food Tour: Best Fries in the City (Especially Late Night) at Ziggiz « NYC Food Guy Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:55:57 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-708 [...] Forget Pommes Frites, Ziggiz serves Manhattan’s best and biggest order of fries for a mere $2.16! Thin, crisp and [...] [...] Forget Pommes Frites, Ziggiz serves Manhattan’s best and biggest order of fries for a mere $2.16! Thin, crisp and [...]

]]> By: RUB BBQ Rocks: $40 Feast for Two « NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-709 RUB BBQ Rocks: $40 Feast for Two « NYC Food Guy Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:12:08 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-709 [...] More of NYC’s Best French Fries Here [...] [...] More of NYC’s Best French Fries Here [...]

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/03/28/nyc-food-guy-recommends-french-fries/#comment-707 The NYC Food Guy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:57:51 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=615#comment-707 Chef CJ- I hear you on that. If you look at the Shorty's Cheesesteak comment thread, we could use your wisdom there. Regardless of the fact that a lot of fancy places just use regular frozen fries, there are good fries and there are bad fries, so I can't totally agree that fries are fries, some places are just a lot better than others....there's the separation right there.... what are your top fries? Chef CJ-

I hear you on that. If you look at the Shorty’s Cheesesteak comment thread, we could use your wisdom there.

Regardless of the fact that a lot of fancy places just use regular frozen fries, there are good fries and there are bad fries, so I can’t totally agree that fries are fries, some places are just a lot better than others….there’s the separation right there….

what are your top fries?

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