Best Fries in Boston

Everyone’s got their thing. Josh’s is beer, for instance. And our friend at Venrock, David Beisel’s thing is Hamburgers. Mine is french fries. I can’t help myself – I always have to try them out, and if they’re good they’re gone. Not great on the health-o-meter, but nothing an extra few miles on the mountain bike can’t solve (oh yeah, it’s winter and I only biked 3 times last summer).

Boston has some decent fries. In my humble opinion, decent fries means: not too greasy, freshly cut (ie not previously frozen), not too thick (thin is better), not too crunchy. Some have flavor, which can be great or horrible. I’m not into spicy fries, curly fries, or hexagonal fries. Just straight ones. Dipping sauces can be a plus. And they need to be fried in high quality, clean oil. Very important.

 That said, here are my favs around town:

 1. Chez Henri. Don’t ask why, just go try (not intended to rhyme)

2. Acquitaine

3. Sel de la Terre

4. Brasserie Joe

5. West Side Lounge

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I’ll have a “Zync” on the rocks.

Fantastic news! There’s Zync cocktail. Yes, it’s true, Josh verified it and found this recipe:

 

2.0 Oz. Sprite Lemon Lime Soda
2.0 Oz. Sweet Vermouth
1.0 Oz. [good] Vodka

 

Mix all ingredients, stir, and ENJOY!