7. French Fries
If you’ve gone drinking with me, you’ve probably had french fries with me. Hash browns fall into this category, too. They’re what I crave the most after a night out and I know I’m not alone. To be honest, I never don’t want fried potatoes, but they seem to taste even better as a dessert after too many drinks. Photo: evelynishere (cc)
8. Burritos and Tacos
These require a little more skill to eat than the rest of the items, since one wrong bite spills the contents onto the plate or worse, the floor. But the combination of beans, rice, and hot tortillas is so satisfying to the stomach, it’s worth the addled brain effort. Photo: rick (cc)
9. Chips and Pretzels
When all else fails, a bag of chips or pretzels won’t do you wrong. It’s affordable, portable, and the salty flavor is especially enjoyable after a few beers (or in conjunction with them). Photo: Lars K. Jensen (cc)
10. Whatever’s in the Fridge
I’ve seen my friends work some amazing magic in the kitchen after leaving the bars. With a little open-mindedness and alcohol-fueled confidence, even the lousiest of cooks can pull together a late night snack with what he’s got on hand, even if it’s nothing but potato chips, Kraft American cheese, and hot sauce.Photo: Robyn Gallagher (cc)
After filling our bodies with poison for a couple of hours, it seems natural that we try to balance it with real food. Of course, whether hamburgers from Mickey D’s or pancakes from IHOP could be considered “real food” is debatable, but at 2 a.m., we have to take what we can get. Besides, after overdoing the alcohol, might as well hit up that greasy spoon and continue the poor-nutrition party. At least until someone opens a 24-hour salad bar.
