Who Has the Best French Fries in SOWAL?

**ccj** · 04-24-2012, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by ray

I agree first notes grilled burger is awesome. i put them up with the best around. angus beef and grilled and very reasonably priced. fries are good also

I just had the Southern Belle burger at First Note Music Hall. It was great (as were the fries and hot wings); thanks for the head's up!

**kurt** · 04-25-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by ccj

I just had the Southern Belle burger at First Note Music Hall. It was great (as were the fries and hot wings); thanks for the head's up!

I am seeing fried green tomatoes everywhere lately.

Shades has real fries.

**Teresa** · 04-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by bluemtnrunner

Thanks guys, Edward's fries (aka pomme frites) are cut daily from fresh Idaho potatoes. We fry them up and season them with kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper and malt vinegar. That's it, that's all. Nothing frozen, nothing artificial, nothing crazy, just pure deliciousness.

pomme frite - the original and the best french fry!

**Will B** · 04-26-2012, 01:11 PM

Perfect French Fries (adapted from David Myers's recipe for "pommes frites")
Ingredients:
6 Idaho russet potatoes
Peanut oil
Sea salt (Myers prefers Sel Gris, a fine light grey French salt)
Method:
Peel and square off potato ends. Cut into 3/8" batons. Soak for two hours changing water after an hour. Dry thoroughly with paper towels. Heat about an inch of oil (or enough to cover potatoes) in a large, heavy bottomed pot to 290 degrees. Blanch potatoes gently for about two minutes until cooked through but still completely pale. Place on a paper-towel lined sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator to stop cooking process.
Re-heat oil to 370 degrees. Cook fries until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. If necessary, agitate gently with a spatula to prevent sticking. Remove from pan and toss with salt to taste (Myers doesn't blot but you can if you want less fat). Serve immediately. Recipe serves 4 to 6.

**Minnie** · 04-27-2012, 08:10 PM

I like the fries at Wild Olives and love the onion rings at Nick's.

**Teresa** · 04-29-2012, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Will B

Perfect French Fries (adapted from David Myers's recipe for "pommes frites")
Ingredients:
6 Idaho russet potatoes
Peanut oil
Sea salt (Myers prefers Sel Gris, a fine light grey French salt)
Method:
Peel and square off potato ends. Cut into 3/8" batons. Soak for two hours changing water after an hour. Dry thoroughly with paper towels. Heat about an inch of oil (or enough to cover potatoes) in a large, heavy bottomed pot to 290 degrees. Blanch potatoes gently for about two minutes until cooked through but still completely pale. Place on a paper-towel lined sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator to stop cooking process.
Re-heat oil to 370 degrees. Cook fries until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. If necessary, agitate gently with a spatula to prevent sticking. Remove from pan and toss with salt to taste (Myers doesn't blot but you can if you want less fat). Serve immediately. Recipe serves 4 to 6.

omg, I think I could live on french fries (like this) alone.

**Teresa** · 04-29-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Minnie

I like the fries at Wild Olives and love the onion rings at Nick's.

agree! I like the fries at Nicks too.

**Zebraspots** · 04-30-2012, 04:01 PM

I like the fries at Shorty's, think they use the same oil as the seafood and it adds flavor!

**Teresa** · 05-01-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Zebraspots

I like the fries at Shorty's, think they use the same oil as the seafood and it adds flavor!

coated fries. disappointing to me. but I do love their fish sandwich and other dishes!

**Will B** · 05-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Mmmm mmmm mmmm....

I tried the recipe I posted above. Good stuff. I do believe the 2 hour soak and double fry are the key.

**Minnie** · 05-04-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Allifunn

I make a total pig of myself when it comes to these onion rings !!

they are the best I have ever had and the sweet potatoes fries are very good too. Everything at Nick's is delicious.

**zuni** · 05-09-2012, 04:32 PM

My vote has to go to Edward's. His are as good as any Pomme Fritte I have in a very long time and the best anywhere on 30A. Most use that nasty coating and no they are not very good. So keep up the great work Chef Edward.

**Iris** · 06-10-2012, 11:40 AM

Ok, has anyone had the French Fries at Pickles in Seaside and also had the fries at 98 BBQ and Edwards(the two best IMO)? I need an honest review before I go tackle the masses...I believe I have had almost every fry in SOWAL (haven't been to the Vue or Local Catch yet). Thanks.

**Teresa** · 06-13-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Iris

Ok, has anyone had the French Fries at Pickles in Seaside and also had the fries at 98 BBQ and Edwards(the two best IMO)? I need an honest review before I go tackle the masses...I believe I have had almost every fry in SOWAL (haven't been to the Vue or Local Catch yet). Thanks.

Pickles in Seaside has outstanding fries!
98 BBQ - very good, hand cut

I had some excellent fries at Hurricane Oyster Bar last week.

If they are coated, they aren't worth reporting. no thanks!!!