Think You've Eaten REAL fries? Think Again.

On a chilly Tuesday evening, I made my way to the "Original Hot Dog Stand" in Oakland. Even though the car had been parked well over one-hundred feet away from the restaurant I could smell the overpowering aroma of the fries. When I went inside, I was shocked to see how grungy the restaurant was. Having lived in a small town all my life, I was used to going to a local McDonald's or a …

…dump loads of fries on top. If McDonald's fries were to be labeled as Mt. McKinley, then "The O's" fries would be crowned as the Mt. Everest of fries. Not only is the quantity large but the quality does not disappoint. The fries are extremely tasty because they are fried twice to give them the crispy outside and the soft inside. Overall, Ms. Irvine put it best by saying, "Too much is just enough" (Irvine).