I just returned from a trip with my sisters (aoe) to Scottsdale, Arizona. We were fortunate to stay at the fabulous Fairmont Scottsdale Princess where Michael Mina recently opened Bourbon Steak.
One of the chef’s signature items is this Trio of Duck Fat Fries. I’m laughing about posting it immediately after my heart healthy artichoke. Oh well…
I was excited to get a tour of the kitchen. There are 4 deep-fryers in a row. It was explained three contain duck fat and one vegetable oil for vegetarians. The fries are seasoned, then fried, then seasoned a second time so they need their own fryer as to not mix the flavors. This array included smoked paprika fries paired with barbecue sauce, truffled fries paired with garlic aioli, and chive fries paired with spiced ketchup. We all agreed they were the best fries we had ever eaten, bar none. His website gives a detailed recipe, please visit here.
Here, the designer used elements of the southwest; leather, wood, stone to create a breathtaking space. Blown away by every aspect of this restaurant from design and decor, to service, food and drink, I cannot wait to try other Michael Mina restaurants.
I want to extend a special thank you to Chris, Brian, Jennifer, James and the excellent staff at Bourbon Steak for the truly extraordinary evening.
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Oh yea Nicole, those were really great, but the smokey paprika a close second! And Welcome! I am off to visit your blog now 🙂
Wow! I’ll take the truffle fries please!!! Sounds soooo amazing!
Hi Amy- Thanks. I too like the idea of taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary. Michael Mina does that so well.
Hi Psychgrad – Yep, canceled each other out. haha
I’ve always loved duck, gotta make some soon.
I’m sure the artichoke and fries cancel each other out. I’ve been surrounded by duck everything for the past week. Slowly, I’m being converted to the world of duck