I’m not alone in wanting to test the outer limits of the potato’s versatility. One of my first moves in a new restaurant is to scan for “loaded fries” and see how the kitchen interprets the form. At ...

Five Guys French fries in a white cup and a Five Guys cheeseburger. - Irati Ventoso Cenzano/Shutterstock Ordering items off a restaurant's secret menu is some of the most fun you can have at any chain ...

Tater tots don't receive the kind of recognition they deserve for being a crunchy, tasty side dish. Thankfully, some restaurants do excel at the snack. Here are several restaurants offering the best ...

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