Slattery's Midtown Pub

So, first of all, this place is literally 8 steps away from my office building (yes, I work. And yes, I counted). Second of all, the fries are Scrump-Chee-Us! These curly fries are perfectly seasoned and perfectly fried and they went well with my Killian's Irish Red. I usually order them for myself and as soon the basket hits the table my friends inhale them. Bastards.

But no one is worse than this guy (below). Listen up Fry Kids. This is what happens when you order a QUESADILLA in an IRISH pub.

"Eeeeh there was a lot of cheese." Brandon said, "It was a Three-Cheese, Heart-slowing Quesadilla."

Jackass.

Quick Fry Kids! To the Fry Cap!! (Old school Batman reference, anyone? Anyone?)

Bar: Slattery's Midtown Pub
BFGs: 41 of 57
Price: $
Location: 36th between 5th & Madison

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Bar XII

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At the goading of everyone’s favorite bartender Ngoc, my buddies Jamie (@jnwarner), Brandon (@sleepchant), and I indulged in Bar XII’s splendid Chili Cheese Fries. The hand-cut fries were topped with chili, two cheeses, and beans. Oh yea, and three tiny strips of lettuce (for everyone on a diet [^_^] )

Sure they’re bad for you, but I don’t care about my health and neither should you. You have not lived life until you’ve stuck your face in a plate of these.




Last week I asked you Fry Kids to vote how you like eat Chili Cheese Fries: Forks, Fingers or Face First. Needless to say, Forks won. So what’s wrong with this picture?



Don’t try this at home. Professional Pig On Closed Course.
I’m never going out with Jamie again.

Fry Cap
Bar: Bar XII
BFGs: 43 of 57
Price: $$

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BarFryGuy the Drunken Master

So you thought Jackie Chan was the Drunken Master??

Bar XII: Chili Cheesey Goodiness!

Bar XII 4, originally uploaded by BarFryGuy.


Man I love my job!

Not only does Bar XII have these incredible Chili Cheese Fries (above), they also have Ngoc (right) their incredibly cute Vietnamese bartender, and I, of course, get to enjoy the company of both.

"Hey, It's the BarFryGuy!" -Ngoc, upon seeing me

"I will drive across town and execute you." -Brandon, upon being jealous of my star power.

The explanation of this pic (right) and the full review of Bar XII coming soon!

This week's Fry Poll:
Fingers or Forks for Chili Cheese Fries?

Bar: Bar XII
Location: 34th and 3rd
BFGs: 43 of 57

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The Den

Let's start this thing off right! Right here at home in Harlem!

The Den makes it feel OK to stay uptown for a drink without A) having to take a long train or cab ride home and B) getting pistol-whipped for your Jordans. This classy uptown joint clearly has character with menu items ranging from the "Bruce Leeroy Popcorn Shrimp" to "The B.I.G. Burger". But we all know what I'm here for...

They offer Sweet Potato Fries and Shoestring Fries, and I ordered the latter (pictured) at my waiter Kevin's suggestion. Besides, my verdict is still out on orange potatoes...

These bad boys get 34 of 57 BFGs for effort. They're regular shoestring fries but the Fry Cook took the extra step of sprinkling seasoning salt on them. If The Den cares about their fries, subsequently they care about me. And my Heineken was only $5!

As a complete aside, the girl sitting next to Brandon (@sleepchant) and I also ordered fries. Out the corner of my eye I saw her reach in her bag and pull out a g*ddam packet of salt! She couldn't wait 2 minutes for the waiter to bring her salt so she took matters into her own hands! All this with out even tasting them first. Lakeva (seriously, that's her name), if you're out there babygirl, high blood pressure is real. Stop it.

Frycap
Place: The Den
Location: 2150 5th Ave and 132nd St.
Price: $$
BFGs: 34 of 57 (yes, like the ketchup)

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Mission Statement

Everyone has their vice. Mine is Bar Fries. I like them thin or thick, seasoned or plain. Straight, curly, or wedged. I like them with salt and pepper, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and anything else you can imagine.

This site will review my favorite fried food at many fine establishments across this fine city. I'll also share random stories of tomf*ckery.

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