"Without frites Belgium doesn't exist," said fritkot operator Vuistema Kemal In Belgium, where hot, salty chips smeared with mayonnaise are a national institution, tampering with traditional "frites" ...

Last weekend, I treated myself to a power breakfast of waffles and french fries. Afterward, I could feel the ground rumbling beneath my feet a little... Last weekend, I treated myself to a power ...

France and Belgium have often had a contentious relationship, and that extends to the culinary world. Both countries claim ownership of shared dishes — just as Greece and Turkey do over yogurt, and ...

Dive into Belgian cuisine as we make Moules-Frites, the iconic dish of mussels and crispy fries. This classic combination pairs freshly steamed mussels in a flavorful broth with golden, perfectly ...

While France may claim to be the birthplace of gourmet cuisine, there's one thing Belgium has perfected that has food lovers around the world clamoring for more: fries. Yes, Belgian fries, known ...

BRUSSELS, July 28 (Reuters Life!) - Paul Ilegems, a retired professor of art history, has a vision of heaven. It involves a simple Belgian pommes frites stand where "human souls ascended eat their ...

First things first: These ‘fries’ are not French. We can thank Americans for the confusion. US soldiers are said to have loved Belgian frites during their time in Europe in World War II—and then ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- French fries are a popular snack in America, but in Belgium, they're practically religion. Friistyle Chicago is a new spot in the Bronzeville neighborhood that is taking that idea of ...

A new food truck has rolled into town, and it goes by the name of Frites Street. Combining Belgium frites with homemade sauces and toppings, the truck operators pride themselves on their 100 percent ...

Note: This is a full Taste Test review, with a star rating based on multiple visits. My friend Tony from Belgium can speak Dutch, Flemish, French, German, Spanish and English. His polyglot acrobatics ...