September 21: Grounders Garlic Fries (section 326)

OK, this one might not help readers much on picking a lunch spot, but being in Seattle now, I plan on going to a lot of afternoon Mariners games.  Lunch today was in the ballpark with my dad, an exciting 2-1 Mariners win in the 12th inning against the Blue Jays.

Garlic fries are a thing at Safeco Field -- I don't know why -- but they're usually pretty good. These, however, were a sticky mess. No crispness, and picking off the outer fries revealed an unappealing mass of potato bits in the middle. Too bad. I'd hope the stand's namesake food would be done better than this.

 The 1/3 pound Big Kidd cheeseburger, on the other hand, was pretty good. The bun was a little soft with grease and sauce, but the tomato and lettuce prevented it from collapsing completely. The patty itself tasted fresh and cooked properly.

With the $12(!) Blue Moon, this was way more expensive than my normal price range, but it's in the ballpark, so it's to be expected.

Grounders Garlic Fries (Kidd Valley?)
Safeco Field
Fries, burger, beer, $28