Boston.com engages with readers to share their favorite french fries amid a rising trend where fries are celebrated independently from main dishes. TikTok's influence has elevated fries to stars of the menu, with patrons embracing them as affordable yet filling options. Acknowledging past studies that framed fries negatively, Dr. Robert H. Shmerling advocated for the enjoyment of fries, emphasizing their cultural and emotional significance. Boston.com encourages fans to submit their preferred fry types and locations to create a curated french fry guide.
"The coverage of this new research ... made it sound as though having fries with your meal is a death sentence. But let's not overstate the 'danger' of French fries. And let's also face this irrefutable fact: they're too good to give up," Shmerling wrote.
"Thanks to TikTok, some people only order fries, or fries with salads or smaller plates. It's also just more affordable to get fries, still filling enough, but not overwhelming like they would be paired with a burger."
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