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Dalton's

The FryCap:

Place: Dalton’s (43rd St and 9th Ave)

Bleh potato skins. Even Bleh-er service.

Taste: 4/10

Crispiness/Texture: 5/10

Presentation: 6/10

Ambiance: 7/10

Service: 2/10

BFG Factor: 5/7 (outdoor seating always a plus)

BFG RATING: 29/57

My momma always said, “If you don’t got something nice to say, don’t say nothing at all.” Well momma, I got a website so I have to say something but I’ll start with the good stuff first: Dalton’s has outdoor seating and it’s Happy Hour everyday. $4 draft, $5 Martinis and Well drinks. Now if you’ll excuse me momma..

The service was unreasonably slow because the bar wasn’t even half full. It took 10 minutes to get menus. We ordered the Potato Skins with Bacon and Cheese (I set the bar high for anything with bacon and cheese on it) and waited 40 minutes for them to arrive. They were overcooked and they needed more salt. Given the poor service, I would have expected them to take an item off of the tab or offer us a free round, but nope and nope. Two thumbs down.

Pop Burger

Round of applause. POP BURGER serves the tastiest, flakiest, beautifulest, deliciousiest French Fries in the city! I have to thank my friend Stephanie for making me check it out.

The FryCap

Place: Pop Burger (58-60 9th Ave near 14th St)
Taste: 10/10
Crispiness/Texture: 10/10
Presentation: 10/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Service: 9/10
BFG Factor: 5/7
BFG RATING: 53/57


The difference between a good bar and a bad bar, good food and bad food, good service and bad service—the difference is EFFORT. Pop Burger gets an A, B, C, D, AND an E for Effort. The music is good (Pop music of the 80s, 90s and Today). They specialize in ridiculously delicious sliders, which come medium-well with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce. But they also have tasty cocktails, well thought out appetizers, and let’s not even talk about the fries…

I’m kidding. Let’s frickin’ talk about the fries. Piping hot... Perfectly seasoned... Flawlessly flaky... Heavenly fluffy insides... Hugged by Pop Burger wax paper... Nestled in a tall glass... Served with 57... They’re the best fries I’ve tasted in my travels. They’re a better version of the fries at Latitude. They were $5 but I would have paid $50 for them.

Speaking of price, beers are $8 and the sliders are $15 in the inside bar, but menu items are $2 cheaper in the front fast-food style part of this location. Either way Pop Burger is BFG Tested, BFG Approved.

Concrete

CONCRETE BAR: DRY SPICED FRIES

BFG EXCLUSIVE RECIPE BELOW

The FryCap

Place: Concrete (320 W 37th)

Taste: 8/10

Crispiness/Texture: 9/10

Presentation: 9/10

Ambiance: 8/10

Service: 8/10

BFG Factor: 7/7

BFG RATING: 49/57

Concrete is a nice little bar on 37th between 8th and 9th Aves. Compared to the surrounding areas it’s a quiet street and it feels like a neighborhood bar (even though it is well kept with a clean bathroom and nice furniture).

They serve DRY SPICED FRIES that taste exactly what they sound like which is always a plus. The biggest plus is when the bartender brings the chef out so you can interview him! Samantha was an angel and got the Chef Ed to give us the recipe.

EXCLUSIVE!!

CONCRETE BAR: DRY SPICED FRIES RECIPE*

*Don’t try this at home

HAND-CUT Potatoes (the long way) into 1/4” X 1/4” strips
SOAK them in cold water
SEASONED FLOUR: Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Garlic Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper (to your taste)
COAT them in the seasoned flour
DEEP FRY until golden brown

It’s harder than it sounds, so instead of screwing it up, why don’t you just head down to Concrete and let Ed show you how it’s done? Tell them BarFryGuy sent you!

Josie Woods Pub

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The FryCap

Place: Josie Woods Pub (11 Waverly Place)

POTATO SKINS

Taste: 10/10

Crispiness/Texture: 9/10

Presentation: 8/10

WAFFLE FRIES

Taste: 8/10

Crispiness/Texture: 6/10

Presentation: 7/10

Ambiance: 7/10

Service: 8/10

BFG Factor: 4/7

BFG RATING: {SKINS} 46/57 {FRIES} 40/57

Josie is a little gem “hidden” under one of the last buildings in the Village not owned by NYU. This pub is so Irish that we had trouble communicating with our waitress Eibhien (huh? .... Exactly.) #Sidenote I spend so much money in Irish pubs, I think they should make me an honorary citizen.

I ordered Josie House Ale which went well with the Stuffed Chili Cheese Potato Skins and Waffle Fries. The Waffle Fries were slightly overcooked but still quite tasty. The
Skins were utterly spectacular. Baked then topped with Chili and two cheeses, you just put a lil salt and 57 then let the party in your mouth begin!

Heartland Brewery: Union Square

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The FryCap

Place: 35 Union Sq. W. at 17th St. (map)

Taste: 9/10

Crispiness/Texture: 5/10

Presentation: 6/10

Ambiance: 6/10

Service: 9/10

BFG Factor: 7/7 (AMAZING Beer selection)

BFG RATING: 42/57

Heartland Brewery is exactly what it sounds like, a local brewery. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you’ve already tried one of their signature brews like the Cornhusker Lager, Mothers Milk Maibock, and Smiling Pumpkin Ale. My buddy Jess suggested the Farmer Jon's Oatmeal Stout. With overtones of espresso and hints of oats, it was interesting to say the least.

We had the DEElicious sliders and the fries. They serve an interesting rendition of spicy fries. They seasoned them with Cajun seasoning BEFORE deep-frying them. Literally every other bar does the opposite. They get the E for Effort. The regular fries are more “edible” than the spicy fries because they’re softer and more palate-friendly. I will definitely make return trips to try their seasonal brews and other food selections!

Brother Jimmy's 31st St

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The FryCap

Place: Brother Jimmy’s 31st Street (416 8th Ave)

Taste: 7/10

Crispiness/Texture: 4/10

Presentation: 8/10

Ambiance: 8/10

Service: 9/10

BFG Factor: 5/7

BFG RATING: 41/57

My buddy Jamie, his sister Erin and his girlfriend Amanda are all from North Carolina. When I ask where we should meet, naturally his answer is “You ever been to Brother Jimmy’s??” Well, his answer was more like a question, but that’s beside the point. Brother Jimmy’s has a great southern feel to it from the twang they use on their menus to the small glass jars they serve their liquor in. It’s especially awesome if you’re an ACC alum or fan.

Their thin sliced Fire Fries are well seasoned. Not as spicy as their name suggests and good enough to eat without salt and pepper. They’re not as crispy as they could be but there are a perfect compliment to the hot wings and the famous Charlotte AP Sweet Tea.

"PUT SOME SOUTH IN YO' MOUTH!"

Playwright III

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The FryCap

Place: Playwright III (27 W 35th Street)

Taste: 6/10

Crispiness/Texture: 8/10

Presentation: 7/10

Ambiance: 8/10

Service: 8/10

BFG Factor: 4/7

BFG RATING: 41/57

This was a bittersweet night out because it was our buddy Dave’s last day with our company. Perfect reason to drink!
I ordered both of the fry options on Playwright’s menu; the Cajon fries and Hand Cut fries. I love spicy food but the Cajon fries disappointed. They were just the plain fries with Cajon seasoning. Not special. I honestly rather the bar not serve them than try to pass them off as something else. That’s like dousing fries with salt and calling them Salt fries. Ok I’m done. Until next time Fry Kids..

Town Tavern

CHILI CHEESE FRIES!!
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The FryCap

Place: Town Tavern 

Taste: 9/10

Crispiness/Texture: 8/10

Presentation: 7/10

Ambiance: 7/10

Service: 8/10

BFG Factor: 5/7

BFG RATING: 44/57

Our Lovely Bartenders GRACE and REBECCA

Located at 134 W. 3rd street, Town Tavern is officially the closest bar to the W4th Street Station (A, B, C, D, E trains). "All the better to stumble home from my dear..." It's a great place to catch a game (they play the TV audio upstairs) or to have your Fantasy Drafts. They also have incredible Happy Hour deals - $3 Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light and PBR! Don't forget to ask about Beer Pong :)

The heavenly plate of Chili Cheese Fries pictured above is made with lightly seasoned home cut fries and real chilli. Like, chilli chilli. Beans and all (if you've ever had a BS plate of chilli fries, you know what I mean.) The fries are so-so by themselves but adding chilli and cheese makes them irresistible!