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8 things to know in Austin food: Carb-loaded fries concept pops up Dec 29, 2020, 11:47 am Man Vs Fries has popped up at two Austin locations and a third is scheduled to open in the next few days. Openings Fry fans rejoice. One of California’s hottest snack food pop-ups is now in Austin. The Oakland-based Man vs Fries, a carb-loaded ghost kitchen operation from tech entrepreneur William Bonhorst, has since expanded into Portland, Seattle, and Houston. Now, Austinites too can enjoy such indulgent fare as savory carne asada fries, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto-stuffed burritos, and even deep-fried cheesecake and Oreos. The city’s two Man vs Fries pop-ups, which debuted earlier this month, are currently open daily for takeout and third-party delivery at 11444 Menchaca Rd. (from 4 pm until sold out) as well as downtown at 2714 E. Cesar Chavez St. (from 11 am until sold out). A third Man vs. Fries pop-up is set to open before the end of the year at 7814 S. Firs ....