How NYC Turned Truffle Fries into a Street Food Sensation
For years, culinary trends sweeping the country originated in New York City. From gourmet food trucks to dollar-slice pizza, the city comes alive on creativity and audacious taste experiments. But one unexpected star has emerged from the food cart scene to become a whole street food phenomenon: truffle fries . Originally thought of as a fancy side dish found primarily at upmarket restaurants, truffle fries have become a mouthwatering niche in the busy fast-casual scene of New York. Truffle Fries' Arrival in Urban Food Scene Not always the street favourite they are now are truffle fries. They were set aside a few years ago for white-tablecloth dinner events. Far from the usual food truck fare, the luxurious luxury of the infusion of earthy truffle oil into golden, crispy fries was Still constantly searching for strong tastes and fresh textures, New Yorkers loved this blending of comfort cuisine with gourmet sophistication. Fast-casual cuisine's availability in New York helped cr...