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WHERE TO EAT The best Pommes frites in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Anthony Rahayel and 10 other food critics.
"I think what makes these fries special is that they’re fried twice, exactly like they’re done at home here in Lebanon."
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Recommended by Alexander Lobrano and 9 other food critics.
"Best Frites in Belgium: Maison Antoine - Like the citizens of this frites-mad city, we have our own favorite stand."
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Recommended by Lonely Planet and 25 other food critics.
"Frying up frites (fries) since 1887, Amsterdam's best friterie has been based at this hole-in-the-wall takeaway shack near the Spui since 1957. The standard order of perfectly cooked crispy, fluffy frites is smothered in mayonnaise, though its 28 sauces also include apple, green pepper, ketchup, peanut, sambal and mustard."
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Recommended by Rory Carrick and 7 other food critics.
"Friterie Tabora – The Best Frites in Brussels. They are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside and served in a traditional paper cone."
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Recommended by Cristian Thomas and 7 other food critics.
"5 Places in Brussels for the Best Belgian Fries: Frit Flagey - Here the fries are crispy, melt in your mouth, with a choice of sauces."
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Recommended by Seth Kugel and 6 other food critics.
"One of my favorite spots was a little stand the color of a New York taxi, Friterie Clémentine in Place St.-Job."
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Recommended by Dan Myers and 13 other food critics.
"America's 30 Best French Fries: Boise Fry Company - The fries at the Boise Fry Company come with lots of options — first is the potato itself (choose between russet, purple, gold, sweet, Okinawa, and yam), next is the preparation (shoestring, regular, home-style, curly, or the famous po-balls)."
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Recommended by Food Network and 9 other food critics.
"America's Best French Fries: Hyde Park Bar & Grill - His are soaked in buttermilk, then breaded and fried, and served with his special sauce: a mix of mayo, jalapenos and dill. The sauce originally came on a chicken sandwich, but customers liked it so much they started requesting extra for their fries."
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Recommended by Justin Rocket Silverman and 4 other food critics.
"Friture Pitta de la Chapelle (at the corner of Rue Joseph Stevens and Rue Haute) is a strong contender, with authentic double-fried potatoes and plenty of mayo for dipping."
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Recommended by Dan Myers and 10 other food critics.
"It wasn’t so long ago that world-class chefs wouldn’t spend time perfecting a recipe for burgers or fries, but all that’s changed, and now chef Michael Mina has come close to creating the perfect French fry."