Carmichael's Bistro

“The double-fry technique employed at Carmichael's Bistro produces a wedge fry of aspirational exterior and present as a rumor interior. The vegetable is evident and appropriate. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is precise to the point of intimacy. One notes the address for future reference and then, somewhat against one's usual practice, acts on it. The fry alone merits the journey to Morningside Heights.”

“The wedge fry presents itself at Carmichael's Bistro with an unusual degree of self-possession. The exterior is aspirational. The interior is present as a rumor. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is precise to the point of intimacy. One accepts the fry on its own terms. Its terms are acceptable. One visits twice. The second visit confirms the first.”

“In a city of approximately eight million opinions about french fries, Carmichael's Bistro has one of its own. The wedge fry is double-fried in vegetable. The crispness is aspirational. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is precise to the point of intimacy. One visits once and thereafter considers the matter settled. In the final accounting, the fries are the only item that matters. Carmichael's Bistro knows this.”

“The double-fry technique employed at Carmichael's Bistro produces a wedge fry of aspirational exterior and present as a rumor interior. The vegetable is evident and appropriate. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is precise to the point of intimacy. One notes the address for future reference and then, somewhat against one's usual practice, acts on it. The experience is brief and exact, like most things worth having.”