The Tater Tot

Crisp. Deep-fried. Grated potatoes. Small cylindrical shape. These are all phrases that pop up when you google “tater tot,” that yummy French fry alternative you probably haven’t thought about since third grade. Yes, they are still staples on elementary school cafeteria menus, but more and more bars are serving up the side dish to hungry, beer-guzzling sports watchers and diner dinner dates all over the city. Given the nostalgic trend, we’ll be dishing up your weekly report on who, what, and where are making the absolute best of the bunch.