384392 Fri Mar 23 20:25:33 -0700 2007 5 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2416167 Hey SF chowhounds! I've been to Brussels and eaten the most incredible pommes frites you can imagine from little stands on the street. Maybe you've shared my experience of fry heaven. I'm not quite clear on what makes Belgian-style frites unique... I think they may double-fry them, i.e. fry them once, cool them for a little while, then fry them again. Plus the sauces are amazing. Maybe it has something to do with the oil they use, or the potatos? In any case, I'm looking for a restaurant in SF that can simulate authentic Belgian-style pommes frites. I tried a place in Hayes Valley that specializes in so-called frites, called Frjtz, but was very disappointed. Any ideas? I'd prefer not having to spend an arm and a leg, but I've got a craving so give me what you've got! Fri Mar 23 20:25:33 -0700 2007 85410 alimentation 1 2416228 Luka's Taproom in Oakland. Fri Mar 23 20:57:10 -0700 2007 2416167 11369 Robert Lauriston 2 2417765 I went to Luka's this week, and the fries are cut a lot thicker than they used to... they taste fine, and they're still served with the same sauces, but I don't think they can pass for Belgian anymore. I don't know why they're messing around with good things (first the beignets, and now the fries! Arrgh.) Sat Mar 24 15:44:51 -0700 2007 2416228 44059 daveena 3 2418290 I haven't ordered the fries recently, but I almost cried when they messed with the beignets. Taking friends tomorrow for soul brunch. Hope it has only good surprises! Sat Mar 24 21:24:14 -0700 2007 2417765 67883 oaktowngirl 3 2419066 Yes.. last time I was there the fries were just kind of odd, and not at all good once they got cool. Very sad, considering how they tasted when they first opened! Sun Mar 25 10:47:21 -0700 2007 2417765 23870 Marc Wallace 4 2419134 Thanks for the warnings. I think I'll try Gregoire first. Anybody know what's good there other than the frites? Sun Mar 25 11:18:07 -0700 2007 2419066 85410 alimentation