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 ...

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Ed Maksher likes fried potatoes, and he’s betting that you do too. “I’ve never heard anybody say I don’t like fries,” the 34-year-old restaurateur says. “They may not like onion rings or tater tots, ...

SONIC Drive-In is turning up the flavor with its latest mouth-watering addition: Loaded Queso Fries. This new offering takes its signature hot and crispy Groovy Fries and layers them with creamy white ...

Are French fries becoming the next battleground in fast food? Fries have long been a staple on quick-service menus. But recently, the humble fried potato is undergoing a renaissance, with chains ...