Slog - Comments on RIP Frites http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites So it's official: Frites Belgian Fries, the popular and beloved all-french-fry restaurant just north of the Neumo's box office at 10th and Pike, is closed. As for the question, "Why, why, WHY?????"—it's complicated, and seems to involve a fair bit of neighborhood upheaval (most notably, the sale of Neumo's to a new owner) and some mysterious drama (an acrimonious split between Frites founder Anthony Falco and his ex-manager Corey Allred). Before I heard any rumors about anything related to Frites closing, I received an email from Allred and his brother, warning me of the "rumors abounding on Capitol Hill"... Copyright 2008 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:26:42 -0800 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:23:42 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Levislade That is truly sad news. I am salivating and crying just thinking about it.

OK, I'm not actually crying, but I am salivating. Mmmmm, frites . . .

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766001 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766001 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:19:37 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi Maybe next time they can put some gaufres on the menu. Mmm, gaufres.

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766005 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766005 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:23:16 -0800 Comment by PA Native Woe. Woe and sadness.

]]> PA Native http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766013 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766013 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:29:19 -0800 Comment by Matthew Goddamn it. Going there during (and probably after) the Cap Hill Block Pary was so on my to-do list. Shit.

]]> Matthew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766023 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766023 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:37:48 -0800 Comment by jazzbaby noooooooooooo.....!!!!!

]]> jazzbaby http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766028 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766028 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:43:20 -0800 Comment by marco esquandolias Anthony should take his coke head ass back to new york or texas.

]]> marco esquandolias http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766042 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766042 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:53:23 -0800 Comment by elswinger Damn. Frites was one of those places I kept meaning to try the next time I was on the Hill and never got around to it. There are three empty restaurants in Wallingford on 45th, maybe they'd like to open one here.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766043 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766043 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:53:45 -0800 Comment by diss illusioned surly staff served me burned, overcooked frites 3 times in a row. i had several good experiences prior but had vowed never to return.

if you do choose to reopen set a timer for the fries or train your staff or something.

]]> diss illusioned http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766049 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766049 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:56:37 -0800 Comment by Fnarf I would have guessed that the entire space became too filled with recondensed grease vapor for customers to get inside anymore.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766059 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766059 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:06:24 -0800 Comment by Katelyn Good thing the Pommes Frites at Caffe Presse are so yummy, otherwise I would be weeping about this closure

]]> Katelyn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766060 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766060 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:06:39 -0800 Comment by Aaro)))n Edge -- Bummmmer... that was such a great place to hit up after a flick or show. Sad news indeed.

]]> Aaro)))n Edge http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766064 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766064 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:11:59 -0800 Comment by jumbo mark II I was somewhat amazed to spot a Belgian-style frites shop at the Bremerton ferry terminal last month. If you need a fix...

]]> jumbo mark II http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766068 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766068 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:15:49 -0800 Comment by bailee. It's like mourning sex after a breakup... If only i'd known it was coming, I would have gotten my fill beforehand.

]]> bailee. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766077 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766077 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:25:57 -0800 Comment by Hernandez Where will I go now, to get my curry ketchup fix? WHAT WILL I DO???!!!

]]> Hernandez http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766084 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766084 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:33:31 -0800 Comment by Wendy Feierabend in Eastlake serves curry ketchup (if you can stand the crowd of yuppies).

Or you can do what I'm sure both of these places do and mix ketchup with some curry powder.

]]> Wendy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766089 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766089 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:42:49 -0800 Comment by Gitai That space has been sold again? How long til it closes?

]]> Gitai http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766099 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766099 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:03:51 -0800 Comment by fried potato copper gate in ballard has damn tasty frites as well (& curry ketchup)

]]> fried potato http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766121 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766121 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:21:56 -0800 Comment by brad didnt ari spool used to work there?

]]> brad http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766135 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766135 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:32:59 -0800 Comment by David Schmader 17: Don't fret, the change in ownership I mention is the shift that happened over the past year, where Neumo's ownership shifted hands....Neumo's is staying put and going strong, as far as I know..

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766197 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766197 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:43:16 -0800 Comment by fun shaped It was a cut gimmick, but I wasn't in to paying for the condiments.

]]> fun shaped http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766245 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766245 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:54:50 -0800 Comment by fun shaped *cute

]]> fun shaped http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766246 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766246 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:56:17 -0800 Comment by elswinger Am I the only one who likes wasabi mayo on my frites?

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766257 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766257 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:01:39 -0800 Comment by Boomer in NYC Bletch. Potatoes are gross, even chopped up and friend. And nothing is worse than a baked potato--it's like eating a candle, only candles are probably better for you.

]]> Boomer in NYC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766258 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766258 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:02:18 -0800 Comment by Callie Good thing we have all those hotdog stands now! Being that there's one on every corner, I think we can all find something that suits our drunken fancy.

]]> Callie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766291 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766291 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:26:46 -0800 Comment by me @15
They do have curry ketchup, but their fries are horrible

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766380 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766380 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:30:20 -0800 Comment by Corey owner/operator The truth is, is that there were unforseen circumstances that lead to the closure of Frites. It's two "partners" that cannot resolve their differences and that is that. Many businesses have had this happen and it is the downside to verbal agreements. No name calling neccessary. Over time this will be seen as a healthy split and the only logical option for the health of Frites itself.

]]> Corey owner/operator http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766388 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766388 Chow Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:49:26 -0800 Comment by Roger Williams Why buy something that is so easily made at home, anyway?

]]> Roger Williams http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766497 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c766497 Chow Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:37:43 -0800 Comment by noone You've gotta to be kidding if anyone thinks you were ever a "partner" much less owner/operator.

]]> noone http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767287 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767287 Chow Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:17:04 -0800 Comment by MichelleBee Here is a public note from the owner:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/2p5UsnSW0Fqd0Ke11O2FzQ#hrid:l91HWvkVX3VCwH0xZM1COA

]]> MichelleBee http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767396 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767396 Chow Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:38:04 -0800 Comment by Nick Saaaaaa.

]]> Nick http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767520 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c767520 Chow Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:34:00 -0800 Comment by sera dammit no more sneaking into neumos through frites!!! sadness.

]]> sera http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c770263 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/rip_frites#c770263 Chow Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:23:42 -0800