Downtown Macon restaurants gear up for annual ‘French Fry Fight’

NewTown Macon is promising a day full of local tuber dishes for the third annual “French Fry Fight.”

Wednesday only, folks can grab any of the competing dishes between $10 and $20. Participating restaurants were challenged to create their best and most creative french fry specials.

Restaurant-goers can cast their vote for the top dish, and the winner with the most votes will be crowned “Fry Champion.”

Here are this year’s contestants:

The Brick

Cost: $10
Address: 1305 Hardeman Ave #100
The Brick’s seasoned fries, white queso, lime cilantro aioli, corn, green onion, chopped cilantro, fresh lime and Tajin.

La Bella Morelia

Cost not advertised
Address: 524 Mulberry St.
Tinga chicken (shredded chicken in a tangy tomato and chipotle sauce) with melted cheese, chipotle mayo, ketchup and jalapeños.

Just Tap’d

Cost: $16
Address: 488 1st St.
Crinkle-cut fries, spicy jalapeños, crunchy Fritos and green onions, all baked on a chili cheese pizza.

Sweet Eleanor’s Divine Desserts

Cost: $8
Address: 530 Poplar St.
Funnel cake with raspberry sauce.

Satterfield’s BBQ

Cost: $13
Address: 120 New St.
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.

The Rookery

Cost: $16
Address: 543 Cherry St.
Battered fries topped with cheeseburger ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle chips and burger sauce.

Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen

Cost not advertised
Address: 450-B 3rd St.
Waffle fries topped with chipotle beer cheese mac, brisket, ranch and green onions.

Macon Water Ice

Cost: $15
Address: 490 Cherry St.
Salmon, seasoned fries, grilled onions, sweet peppers, broccoli, cheese and “special sauce.”

Kudzu Seafood Company

Cost: $12.95
Address: 512 Poplar St.
Sweet potato waffle fries, grilled peaches, bacon, blue cheese crema and balsamic reduction.

Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails

Cost: $15
Address: 497 2nd St. Ste A
Crispy fast-food style french fries, smoked pork, sweet and savory Korean style BBQ sauce, kimchi style slaw and tangy street fry sauce.

Hotel Forty Five

Cost: $12
Address: 401 Cotton Ave.
Skin sweet potato, marshmallow fluff, house caramel and lake salt.

Cost: $15
An additional dish (not up for voting) is comprised of fresh-cut chipperbec cooked in beef tallow, Blue Point Reyes fondue, roast garlic aioli and chives.

H&H

Cost: $15
Address: 807 Forsyth St.
Bowl of fries topped with white bean chili, smoked turkey, bacon, sour cream, cheese and serrano peppers.

Felicia’s Cake Factory

Cost: $4.50
Address: 365 3rd St.
Sugar cookie “fries” with frosting “ketchup.”

Biddy’s

Cost: $11.99
Address: 946 1st St.
Chopped hotiyaki tenders and sweet sesame slaw drizzled with Biddy’s yum yum sauce on a bed of fries.

Bearfoot Tavern

Cost: $12
Address: 468 2nd St.
Poutine beef and mozzarella fries.

Ocmulgee Brewpub

Cost: $12
Address: 484 2nd St.
Hand-cut fries, roasted corn, cilantro cream sauce, queso cheese and cotija cheese crumbles, fresh diced jalapeños, Taki chip crumbles, fresh cilantro and lime wedge.

Cashman’s Pub

Cost: $12.99
Address: 370 Cherry St.
Asian braised short rib, Japanese barbecue sauce, scallions and sesame seeds. Served with a side of yum yum sauce.

Oliver’s

Cost: $14
Address: 496 2nd St.
French fries, grilled steak, poivre, queso, sautéed mushrooms and scallions.

Daiquiris & More

Cost: $10 (small), $14 (large)
Address: 408 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
House-made ginger teriyaki sauce, crispy chicken, sesame seeds and chives.

Fall Line Brewing Co.

Cost: $13
Address: 567 Plum St.
Shaved steak, green peppers and onions, topped with Swiss cheese and garlic aioli, piled high on crispy curly fries.