Pommes Frites
It’s no secret that New York City is ripe for gastro-indulgence. Every neighborhood has a joint serving up a unique and welcome departure from the all too familiar chains littering the DC metro area. One such place, close to my heart, and even closer to clogging it, is Pommes Frites in the East Village. They have successfully turned a side item into the main event. Half a block south of St. Marks on 2nd Ave, you’ll find the eight-food-wide shop known for its famous Belgian french fries.
Upon walking in the door, you will quickly realize that everything you knew about french fries was vastly insufficient. The menu displays an impressive list of sauces, nearly 30 in all. Some may appear to be a questionable choice to put on fries, such as sweet mango chutney (my personal favorite), peanut satay, and pomegranate teriyaki. Trust me, you cannot go wrong with any of these. However, I will leave you this: after one stop at Pommes Frites ketchup will become forever pedestrian.
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