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Would You French for French Fries?

February 13, 2013 By Lena

Romantic fools rejoice: Today is St. Valentine’s Day!

Now although I’m not much of a traditionalist, I do enjoy some good ol’ fashioned attention on V-Day. This can come in the form of cake pops, chocolate covered strawberries, extra long massages or my personal favourite – Ice Wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mmm… romance.

And year after year, companies are getting more creative on Valentine’s Day. I swear I just saw a Future Shop ad for the special day – because obvi, nothing says “I Love You” like games and electronics. (I’m going to assume every man walking into Future Shop on Valentine’s Day is buying a Rom-Com and Adele CD for their significant other. Otherwise, it’s just wrong.)

So, I was particularly interested in South Street Burger’s latest promo:

“Are you willing to go to first base for French fries?

South St. Burger Co. invites you to lay a smokin’ smooch for FREE fries this Valentine’s Day. Come into any South St. Burger Co. restaurant on February 14th, show some P.D.A. when you place your order and receive a free regular order of New York Fries when you purchase a delicious South St. Burger Co. burger. Prepare to pucker up on the 14th and share the love with a co-worker, lunch date or even that cute stranger behind you in line.

(Each South St. Burger Co. burger is made from 1/3 lb of pure, fresh naturally raised beef. And, with over 25 complimentary toppings, a choice of bun, and a selection of 5 real cheeses, everyone can create their own gourmet burger. Serving fresh cut New York Fries French fries, and poutine and their signature red onion rings, you’d better brace yourself to rethink your burger experience.)

This special smooch offer is valid on V-day only so get your Kiss and Fries while it lasts! No coupon required.”

I guess this brings to mind three main points of debate:

1) While I agree South Street Burger is an awesome place to dine – even on Valentine’s Day – I’m not sure I’d have the courage to share the love with “that cute stranger behind me in line”. I’ve had a lot of experience with strangers (you know, living in the city and all) and I’d rather keep them that way. Strangers.

2) However, if visiting the restaurant with my husband, would I be willing to share a smooch for free fries? I know my husband would have no problem with it at all (he regularly attacks me with PDA at the grocery store) but I am much more reserved. Still, a quick peck for free fries? Yeah, I’d probably be willing to pucker up. No tongue.

3) Forget lobster and champagne – how delicious would it be to indulge in a South Street burger, poutine and milkshake on Valentine’s Day? I’m thinking it’s the modern way to show your love. And, you can bring the kids too.

So tell me – would you pucker up for free French fries? Why or why not?

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: promo, South St. Burger Co, Valentines Day

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  1. Kristina

    February 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    That is funny! I totally would pucker up..with my hubby…for some fries!

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      I’m glad you clarified “with your hubby” – LOL!

  2. Michelle Chow

    February 13, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Yes, I would pucker up for free french fries if I was able to eat them. But fried foods and high fat foods are off limits for health reasons. But I could give the free fries to someone in line who did not have someone to kiss.

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      You’re such a doll Michelle – so generous of you! Love that you would pucker up and then share the goodies :)

  3. Tanya

    February 13, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I would definitely pucker up with my boyfriend, but not someone random

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      I’m with you Tanya!

  4. frank

    February 13, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Absolutely!!!

  5. Teresa M.

    February 14, 2013 at 12:49 am

    I think this is a fun post!! I would do that for free fries too!!

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Awesome Teresa and Frank! Happy to see you both value French Fries!

  6. Nicole W.

    February 14, 2013 at 2:18 am

    hahaha what a funny promotion! I think I am on the same page as you with this one – not a big PDA fan, but would definitely give my husband a quick kiss for some free fries! :)

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      Why not, right? The kiss lasts 3 seconds – the fries last all dinner!

  7. Lee Pearson

    February 14, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Sure I would! I kiss my husband all the time for nothing so I would definitely do it for french fries!!

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      :) Might as well get something out of it, right? LOL!

  8. Soozle

    February 14, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Weird, but why not smooch for some free fries? Hah Cute promotion.

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Why not indeed! Makes the world a happier place.

  9. Ashley B

    February 14, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Of course I’d get my PDA on for free food! /fatkid

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      :) Will you be at South Street Burger today?

  10. Mary

    February 14, 2013 at 9:30 am

    what is PDA?!

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

      PDA = Public Displays of Affection!

      • Mary

        February 14, 2013 at 1:50 pm

        Hahaha! I thought “Personal Digital Assistant” ! And your hubby regularly attacks you with PDA! I can’t stop laughing now :)

        • Lena

          February 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm

          BAHAHA that is the funniest thing ever Mary!!! I’d probably not be in a very romantic mood if my hubby regularly attacked me with his Personal Digital Assistant!!! HAHAHA

  11. Victoria Ess

    February 14, 2013 at 9:59 am

    I totally would not haha. Totally not for French Fries…

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      HA! You’re in the minority Victoria – everyone here seems to be ready to pucker up for potatoes!

      • Victoria Ess

        February 15, 2013 at 9:31 am

        Everybody including my own partner when I told him! In the minority, indeed…

  12. InezbyDesign

    February 14, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Really??? In public with people watching and grading you 1-10 on your smoochieness?? I don’t think so.

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      Ha! I never thought people would be grading… but now that you’ve said it, suddenly I think I’d feel self conscious!

  13. Lisa H

    February 14, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Well maybe…..if they were sweet potato fries!

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      Mmm… I do LOVE sweet potato fries!

  14. Robin

    February 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Damn! We had South St. Burger last night! But I would be willing to have it again tonight! I’d take a juicy burger with cheese and a side of (the best fries in the world) over lobster and champagne any day.

    • Lena

      February 14, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      Ah, that sounds SO good! I’m actually going tomorrow night :)

  15. Tania Smith

    February 14, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    Yes I would pucker up for free fries. I am not at all shy with my husband. However, if you are asking me to kiss a stranger for free fries then no. I will pay for the fries.
    Unless it’s Brad Pitt. Or Orlando Bloom. Oh dear……

    • Lena

      February 17, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Hahaha – can you imagine if Brad Pitt was behind you in line? OMG…

  16. Debbie Bashford

    February 15, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I love french fries and love the idea, I would pucker up if I knew the person I went with, otherwise I don’t think so.

    • Lena

      February 17, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Another person who’d pucker up! Nice!

  17. Mandy

    February 15, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    My boyfriend is shy about PDA but I’m sure he wouldn’t have a problem with a little kiss for some free food haha

    • Lena

      February 17, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Hahaha sounds like your boyfriend knows his priorities!

  18. Katie McDonald

    February 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    I’m not much for PDA but would pucker up for free fries, why not you only live once!

    • Lena

      March 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      Right! Why not indeed!

  19. LindaL

    February 26, 2013 at 10:21 am

    mmmmm my downfall is fries with lots of ketchup!!!

    • Lena

      March 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      ME TOO! I love smothering fries with ketchup!

  20. DebH

    March 12, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Yep I would. I really need to check out this place. Have never been!

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