French Fry Fairy

TAp 42 French Fries

Tap 42 is a relatively new little hangout in Fort Lauderdale. I have been there a few times now and I have to say, I hear this place. The service is always a little slow, but the beer menu definitely makes up for it. I can think of very few things that are more appealing than a frosty beverage and fried potatoes. Oh mans… my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

So, not surprisingly, I ordered the French fries. There were not too many more options for me because I don’t eat meat, but you can’t go wrong with fries. They came out salty and seasoned. The parsley not only added some flavor, but the green specs also made the fries particularly pretty. Who doesn’t love pretty fries? Not I said the fly… Oh, and did I mention the French fries came in a bucket? The bucket made them taste better and that’s a fact. The fries were crispy and they made me smile on the inside and outside.

I have one more reason to love Tap 42 and this is why:

“Sustainable” Mission Statement: TAP42 tries our best to bring our guests product that will have a minimal Impact on our ecosystems. We try our best to purchase only sustainable, organic meats and seafood. Help our community and buy local when possible.

I met some friends over at Texas Hold ‘Em Barbeque, which is a tiny little joint near downtown. I actually had some problems finding it, but Read the rest of this entry »

H&E Marina Deli in Fort Lauderdale

One lovely Sunday morning, I went with my friends to H&E Marina Deli in Fort Lauderdale. I am not a big breakfast food fan, unless I am making the food myself. I am a pretty picky eater, but I heard H&E Marina Deli was delicious. It’s not easy to find because it is located in the back of Southport Shopping Center on SE 17th Street. If it weren’t for my friends and their excellent navigational skills, I would have never known it existed.

The restaurant has been around forever and it is filled with regulars, who have been going there for years. Not only does the restaurant have character, but it is filled with characters. The traditional deli serves bagels, smoked fish, sandwiches and Read the rest of this entry »

After a long week of working really hard, my tummy was grumbling for some French fries. Tarpon Bend was a place I wanted to check out for its happy hour and French fries. I met up with some friends who were in the same frame of mind.

As I arrived, I noticed that a lot of people were wearing suits. I thanked my lucky stars that I don’t have to dress up and show up to an office every day. Read the rest of this entry »

Garret and our Truffled Yolo Chips

Amrah and I headed over to Yolo on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. We were excited to catch up and talk of things. We ended up sitting at O Lounge, which was not as busy as the main bar. Garret, who we nicknamed Steve, was at our service. I was ecstatic when I found out that Steve had bubblegum vodka at the bar. Even if the food was not good, I would have been happy. As luck would have it, the food was delicious too.

We started out with the Truffled Yolo Chips. These were fresh-cut potato chips topped with blue cheese, truffle oil and bacon. Really? Could there possibly be a more perfect combination? Actually, I didn’t eat the bacon, but that must be amazing for people who love bacon. I had the chips one time before and I remember Read the rest of this entry »

Onion rings... more like onion strings

I went to the Brick House Tavern in Fort Lauderdale with my friends, Kevin and Jason. Kevin and I arrived first and we were greeted at the door by about 50 girls with big boobs that had to be in their teens. It was a little overwhelming because I was expecting a laid back Fort Lauderdale bar, but instead I got Hooters on crack.

It was a chilly night, but there was a fire outside, so we decided to sit Read the rest of this entry »

Pollo Tropical Yucca Fries

I was hungry one afternoon and really wanted some white rice with curry mustard sauce from Pollo Tropical. It is kind of a weird combo, but there is something in that sauce that keeps me coming back. When I pulled up to the drive thru, I decided I also wanted some fried food in my belly. It was almost 3 p.m. and I hadn’t eaten anything all day. White rice wasn’t going to satiate my hunger.

I ordered yucca fries in addition to my regular meal. One thing that I have learned to love is fried yucca. I am originally from the Midwest, so yucca is not as popular as it is in Miami. My experience with yucca fries has

been pretty good. The yucca fries Read the rest of this entry »

Jason and I went to IKEA to eat some French fries and explore… check it out.

My friend Josh took me to try out some poutine. I have wanted to try poutine for a very long time so I was stoked when Josh found a place in Florida that actually served the stuff. French fries, gravy and cheese curds was the perfect combination for a very yummy meal!

Hash Browns at Nathan's

I was at the airport very early in the morning for a flight to Minnesota for the holidays. There was a Nathan’s Famous restaurant pretty close to my gate. I have heard from several sources that I must try their French fries. However, it was not my lucky day. I was there way too early in the morning, so I had to settle for a hash brown. I was able to eat fried potatoes so I wasn’t about to Read the rest of this entry »