233261 Sat Apr 22 21:32:37 -0700 2006 12 18 Manhattan 0 1237621 Are the fries at Commune Kitchen (B'way/Grand Sts.) wothe chomping on? OR are there better? Sat Apr 22 21:32:37 -0700 2006 0 Rockette 1 1237643 Balthazar or Diner in Williamsburg Sun Apr 23 03:33:31 -0700 2006 1237621 0 Andrew Gottlieb 2 1237684 Ha...I was coming to recommend those same two places. Sun Apr 23 17:36:53 -0700 2006 1237643 0 AimeeD 3 1237686 Me too. But I would include any of Keith McNally's places - Pastis and Schillers are right up there with the best in the fry dept. The man understands what real fries have to taste like. Also, as a slight curveball, Beppe on 21st/Park has great fries, with a Tuscan twist. - Sean Sun Apr 23 17:53:59 -0700 2006 1237684 0 Sean Dell 4 1237698 Is it possible to walk into any of these establishments and order solely a beer and fries? Sun Apr 23 19:10:23 -0700 2006 1237686 0 kwanito 5 1237701 Absolutely at Schiller's But I would add the garlic shrimp and dunk the fries in the garlic ! Sun Apr 23 20:19:39 -0700 2006 1237698 0 lance4388 5 1237702 Of course! One of my favorite lunches at Balthazar is to sit at the bar, have a bowl of soup, an order of their finest fries, and a glass of red wine (or a beer, if that's what the doctor orders.) All the food groups, as a barman helpfully explained to me once. - Sean Sun Apr 23 20:51:14 -0700 2006 1237698 0 Sean Dell 1 1237831 Sarge's Deli Mon Apr 24 16:28:13 -0700 2006 1237621 0 wild child 2 1237837 I think Sarge's is greasy and low in potato flavor. The best fries I've ever had is Pommes Frites on 1 Ave./St. Mark's. They are double fried, once at low temperature to cook the potato, and second at a high temperature to get the crispy shell. They have free samples with a variety of dipping sauces! Link: http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog Mon Apr 24 16:39:32 -0700 2006 1237831 0 Jessica "Su Good Eats" 3 1237861 For the record, Pomme Frites is on Second Ave. Mon Apr 24 18:57:10 -0700 2006 1237837 0 big o 4 1237927 It has also gone waaaaay downhill. Stop by every few weeks/months for the sample they offer. Tue Apr 25 12:54:51 -0700 2006 1237861 0 Andrew Gottlieb 2 1238935 ECHO...Sarge's Tue May 02 08:40:39 -0700 2006 1237831 0 gudeatz 1 1238922 cafe de bruxelles-always has been, always will be (try the mussels too) Tue May 02 07:30:32 -0700 2006 1237621 0 guttergourmet