French Fries
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The origin of the term French Fries remains up for debate. Some say the term comes from WWI, when American GIs stationed in Belgium ate the fried potato snacks and gave them their name because the Belgian soldiers spoke French. Others say the term comes from the culinary verb “to French,” meaning to slice into long strips. Regardless, their popularity is global. Here are some Gables variations.
JOHN MARTIN’S
John Martin’s Pub Fry Trio ($10) keeps things classic – and does it well. Their seasoned fries are long and thick, piled high in a metal cup and served piping hot. They’re perfectly crisp on the outside with a fluffy center, and the portion is generous enough to share. A trio of dips includes truffle aioli, Irish BBQ and Irish whiskey sauces, offering savory, sweet and smoky options for dipping.
253 Miracle Mile
johnmartins.com
John Martin’s: Pub Fry Trio with Three Dips
TAP 42
Tap 42’s Basket of Crispy Fries ($8.50) is exactly what it sounds like, a hefty serving of no-frills fries. You can upgrade them with Cajun spice for an extra $1.50, which we recommend. The fries themselves are nothing out of the ordinary, but the Cajun seasoning brings a well-balanced kick. They’re generously portioned and perfectly fine for the table, but don’t quite rise above standard bar fare.
301 Giralda Ave
tap42.com
Tap 42: Basket of Crispy Fries with Extra Cajun Seasoning
YARD HOUSE
Known for large portions, Yard House offers Truffle Parm Fries ($7.49) as an appetizer. They are not the shaved truffle variety, but the effect is comparable with white truffle oil, applied lightly enough to avoid a synthetic aftertaste. The parmesan is evenly distributed, folded into thyme and parsley. Most notably, the fries remain crisp to the end, with none of the usual soggy remnants at the bottom.
320 San Lorenzo Ave. #1320
yardhouse.com
Yard House: Truffle Parmesan Fries
BAY 13 BREWERY + KITCHEN
If you like beer as much as they do at Bay 13 Brewery, you’ll love their Loaded Fries ($19), served with a healthy lather of beer cheese – that’s right, cheese made with beer! Extra helpings of crispy bacon bits, scallions, parmesan, and truffle oil, make these closer to a meal than an appetizer, easily shared. We like them with a pint of Brown Note – a perfect pairing!
65 Alhambra Plaza
bay13brewery.com
Bay 13 Brewery: Loaded Fries with Beer Cheese
SHAKE SHACK
The new limited-edition K-Shack menu at Shake Shack features Korean BBQ-inspired burgers, sandwiches, and sides, including the Spicy BBQ Fries ($5.49, bacon added for $1.50). We’ve always loved the cheese fries here, with their crinkle-cut edges, but the new ones take it up a notch with spicy kimchi seasoning and a side of Korean BBQ sauce. We appreciate that the sauce comes on the side, since we like our fries undressed.
1450 S Dixie Hwy
shakeshack.com
Shake Shack: Korean-Style Spicy BBQ Fries