MACON, Ga. — In July, french fry lovers can get a mouthful during the third annual Downtown Macon French Fry Fight. Downtown Macon restaurants will compete against each other with original french fry specials.
The event is on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
There are 20 restaurants competing for the most creative potato creation for consumers to enjoy and vote on.
The restaurant with the most votes will be crowned Fry Champion and take home the Super Spud trophy!
Here are the contenders:
Bearfoot Tavern: Poutine Beef and Mozzarella fries
Biddy’s: Sumo Fries -$11.99
Chopped hotiyaki tenders, sweet sesame slaw drizzled with Biddy’s yum yum sauce on a bed of fries.
The Brick: Fiesta Fries -$10
The Brick’s famous seasoned fries, white queso, lime cilantro aioli, corn, green onion, chopped cilantro, fresh lime and Tajin.
Cashman’s Pub: Asian Sesame Fries (Appetizer portion)
Asian braised short rib, Japanese barbecue sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds. Served with a side of yum yum sauce.
Daiquiris & More: Ginger Teriyaki Chicken Fries -Small: $10, Large: $14
House made Ginger Teriyaki Sauce, crispy chicken, Sesame seeds and chives.
Fall Line Brewing Co.: Philly Cheese Steak Fries -$13
Shaved steak, green peppers and onions, topped with swiss cheese and garlic aioli, piled high on crispy curly fries.
Felicia’s Cake Factory: Sweet Fries -$4.50
Sugar cookie “fries” w/frosting “ketchup”
H&H: The Bird’s Nest -$15
Bowl of fries topped with white bean chili, smoked turkey, bacon, sour cream, cheese, and serrano peppers.
Hotel Forty Five: Sweet & Salty -$12 (For voting)
Skin sweet potato, marshmallow fluff, house caramel, lake salt
Bleu -$15
Fresh cut chipperbec cooked in beef tallow, Blue Point Reyes fondue, roast garlic aioli, chives
Just Tap'd: French Fry Pizza -$16
Crinkle cut fries, spicy jalapeños, crunchy Fritos, green onions, baked to perfection on a chili cheese pizza.
Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails: Loaded Street Fries -$15
Crispy fast food style French fries, smoked pork, sweet and savory Korean style BBQ sauce, kimchi style slaw, and tangy street fry sauce
Kudzu Seafood Company: 'Peaches & Cream Dream' -$12.95 (Appetizer Portion)
Sweet potato waffle fries, grilled peaches, bacon, blue cheese crema and balsamic reduction
La Bella Morelia: Tinga Chicken Fries
Tinga chicken (shredded chicken in a tangy tomato and chipotle sauce) with melted cheese and chipotle, mayo, ketchup, and jalapenos
Macon Water Ice: Salmon Fries -$15
Salmon, seasoned fries, grilled onions, sweet peppers, broccoli, cheese, special sauce
Ocmulgee Brewpub: Street Corn Fries (Elote Fries) -$12
Hand cut fries,roasted corn, cilantro cream sauce, queso cheese and cotija cheese crumbles, fresh diced jalapeños, taki chip crumbles, fresh Cilantro, lime wedge
Oliver’s: Steak Frites -$14
French fries, grilled steak, poivre, queso, sautéed mushrooms, scallions
Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen: Chipotle mac and brisket fries
Waffle fries topped with Chipotle beer cheese mac, brisket, ranch, and green onions
Rookery: Rook Burger Battered Fries -$16
Battered fries topped with cheese burger ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle chips, and burger sauce
Satterfield’s BBQ: Smokehouse Loaded Fries -$13 (Entree Portion)
Slow-smoked pulled pork, cheese sauce, crispy onions, shredded cheddar cheese, house-made white sauce, house-made sweet sauce, and slaw. Substitute slow-smoked chopped brisket for $5 more ($18).
Sweet Eleanor’s: Nanny’s Funnel Cake Fries -$8
Funnel cake with raspberry sauce
