What iconic Parisian landmark is associated with the French counter-narrative for the origin of the *frite* sold by street vendors?
Answer
Pont Neuf bridge
The French narrative concerning the genesis of the deep-fried baton suggests a more urban, pre-Revolutionary War origin centered in the capital. This account posits that the modern, deep-fried stick form of potato began circulating as street food in Paris around the 1780s. Specifically, vendors reportedly began selling the *frite* on the Pont Neuf bridge. Although references to fried potatoes in France existed earlier, the stick form became emblematic of Parisian street fare later, in the 19th century. The enduring legacy of this association remains clear in French culinary terms, where thick-cut fries are still known by the name *pommes Pont-Neuf*, directly linking them to that specific location.
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