"The fries at Violet’s in the Richmond are made with garlic and parsley, plus a blanket of freshly-shaved parmesan—a trio more powerful than the Sanderson sisters. Grab a seat at their long, curved bar and order a bright purple cocktail or a glass of wine, and sip on it as if you have a deep, dark secret. And while the fries are great, don’t pass up on a slice of their key lime pie—it’s perfectly sweet and tart, topped with whipped cream and almonds, and is almost as alluring as you." - julia chen 1