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Call them by their name(s): French fries, pommes frites, frites, chips. Either way, they're deliciously sinful and oh so good. Did you know that July 13 was International French Fry Day? Check out this list of hot-spots around the world that serve up some potato goodness.
Fact: Belgium and The Netherlands are famed for their incredible frites. If you are a fan, you must take a trip here to satisfy your cravings. In fact it is believed that the Belgians invented frites, and consume a third more fries than Americans do. They even have a museum dedicated to these glorious potatoes.
Paris
Above Photo: courtesy of Le Voltaire
Photo: courtesy of Le Voltaire
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Le Voltaire
A classic, quintessential French establishment with a good amount of society flaire! Situated on the left bank of Paris, this picturesque restaurant boasts of an incredible filet mignon steak frites. Stop by and tell us what you think!
27 quai Voltaire, Paris, Ile-de-France 75007, France
+33-1-42-61-17-49
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Photo: courtesy of Au Boeuf Couronne
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Au Boeuf Couronne
France is famous for their light and fluffy souffles. Head to La Couronee has some world-rocking soufflé potatoes. Thats right. Soufflé potatoes. They are puffed french fries, light as air and totally worth every calorie.
188, avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris - France
+33 (0)1 42 39 44 44
Singapore
Above Photo: courtesy of Chicken Up
Photo: courtesy of Chicken Up
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Chicken Up
Head over to Chicken Up to grab yourself a plate of Beef Bulgogi Fries! While you are there, enjoy some fried chicken too.
48 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-01, Singapore 088469
Tel: 6327 1203
Blk 277C Compassvale Link #01-13 (Unit No.2A), Singapore 543277
Tel: 6481 4495
New York
Above Photo: courtesy of Pommes Frites
Photo: courtesy of Pommes Frites
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Pommes Frites
For endless options of dipping suaces, literally every flavour you can want, visit Pommes Frites in the lower east side of Manhattan.
128 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012
+1212-674-1234
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Photo: courtesy of Mother's Ruin
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Mother’s Ruin
Signature waffle fries with chipotle ketchup and caramelized onion chive crème fraiche? What’s not to love!
18 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
INFO@MOTHERSRUINNYC.COM
Seattle
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Photo: courtesy of LUC
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Philadelphia
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Photo: courtesy of The Continental
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The Continental
If you are craving some skinny fries, cripsy and crunchy, then order yourself their: Szechuan Shoestring Fries
1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 215-567-1800
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Photo: courtesy of Charlie Was A Sinner
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Charlie Was A Sinner
For Chickpea Fries and vegan food.
Fact: Thomas Jefferson brought fries to America in the 18th century.
131 S. 13TH ST.PHILADELPHIA, PA
+1 267 - 758 - 5372
Amsterdam
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Photo: courtesy of Vleminckx
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Vleminckx
Amsterdam is huge on frites. This spot always has a line, and is worth the wait.
Fact: In the Netherlands, the preferred dipping sauce is mayo
Vlaams friteshuis "Vleminckx de Sausmeester"
Voetboogstraat 33, 1012 XK Amsterdam
Quebec
Left Photo: courtesy of Frites Alors,
Right Photo: courtesy of Frites Alors
Frites Alors
London
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Photo: courtesy of The Wingmore
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The Wingmore
Fat Chips with Bloody Mary Salt? Sign us up!
15 Langham Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 3DE
+44 (0)20 7965 0198
Le Bab
Grab a kebab with some cheese and dipping sauce.
Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, Soho, London, W1B 5PW
info@eatlebab.com
020 7439 9222
Hawksmoor
Triple-cooked chips and beer-dipping? Cheers!
HAWKSMOOR SPITALFIELDS, 157A COMMERCIAL STREET, LONDON E1 6BJ
020 7426 4850
Los Angeles
Church & State
A neighborhood bistro with that classic French touch.
1850 Industrial Street, Los Angeles, California 90021
+1(213) 405-1434
Republique
High ceilinged, airy, rustic and contemporary - this hot-spot is a must visit in LA!
624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
+310.362.6115
Brussels
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Photo: courtesy of Maison Antoine
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Maison Antoine
Belgium is the home of fries, which they call Frites. Maison Antoine is a classic and a must-visit.
Friterie : 1, place Jourdan, 1040 Bruxelles (Etterbeek)
+ 32 2 230 54 56
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Photo: courtesy of Fritland
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Fritland
They have been in the business for 40 years. Tried and tested!
FRITLAND BVBA, Henri Maus Straat 49 - 1000 Brussel – De Beurs
Tel : 02/514 06 2
Philippines
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