Potatoes come in many forms — tater tots, hash browns, mashed potatoes — the list goes on. But perhaps the most famous form is the French fry. No matter the shape or dipping sauce you use, the popularity of this fried fare cannot be denied.
The average American eats 17 to 34 pounds of fries every year. Since the food is so popular, it’s no surprise that the second Friday in July has been marked as National French Fry Day.
While you could pay a visit to a fast food chain for your fry fix this year, you could also consider stopping into a local restaurant. Here is a list of just a few of the places you could go to get great French fries on National French Fry Day (and anytime, honestly).
The Root Cafe (Little Rock, West Little Rock) – This farm-to-table restaurant serves fresh, local food in a warm environment. This extends to its hand-cut French fries, served with organic ketchup. For those looking for something a little different, give the sweet potato fries a try…