Fries from somewhere closer than Heaven

Sometimes some foods can be under rated in my opinion. Due to the fast food and junk food market, plenty of foods have been degraded from their original reputation. One, I believe are fried potatoes. A simple dish that can be made into one gourmet splendor with a few twists here and there.

Unfortunately, unlike the other writers, I do not carry a camera (or a camera phone) around when I walk into random eateries. So, I will have to bring you my summaries with little doodles I do from time to time. Either way, on this site, you only get images so let your creative juices and your imagination do its job!

Fries! What I will be rambling on this time will be about a really chill Belgian Fry place-- for those who went "you mean FRENCH fries?" Umm, no. Belgian fries are usually much larger in size and has the potato skin still on it. Don't worry. It's Belgian approved. (I asked my former co-worker from Belgium if these fries were like the ones from his home and he said it was slightly different but, it was very close!)

The shop "Pomme Frites" is located in Downtown, New York somewhat hidden between other food shops. But, during the winter, you cannot miss the line extending out of the shop with eager people trying to warm up with fresh, hot, steaming fries! But, what makes this shop more special than just a fries-only shop are their dips! They have these super unique dips that I swear. . . I can lick the cap of the container. (excuse the gross imagery!)

I've been going there once in a while for the past year and I've tried quite a few of their dips and I have to recommend the "curry ketchup", "Vietnamese pineapple mayo", "Sweet Mango Chutney Mayo", "Pomegranate Teriyaki mayo", and the "Peanut Satay". Even those who may be hesitant on the mayo, it doesn't have that typical mayo taste (especially the teriyaki one) so, maybe you can give it a shot. If anything, they do offer samples (when it's not busy) of dips so be adventurous and try a bit!

Also the serving portions are quite large so, my friend and I always end up sharing the smallest size and we almost never finish it. A quick, yummy, cheap snack on the road in the city. What more can you ask for?