The Sovereign Fry

“The crinkle fry presents itself at The Sovereign Fry with an unusual degree of self-possession. The exterior is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The interior is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. The portion is restrained. One accepts the fry on its own terms. Its terms are acceptable. The neighborhood offers alternatives. One should not investigate them.”

“The menu at The Sovereign Fry contains many items. The informed visitor orders only the fries. The crinkle fry is triple-fried in beef tallow. The crispness is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The portion is restrained. The informed visitor is correct. One returns.”

“One arrives skeptical at The Sovereign Fry. One departs converted. The crinkle fry is responsible for both. The exterior is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The interior presents a potato present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. Skepticism, as a protective measure, has its limits. This guide has reached them. The experience is brief and exact, like most things worth having.”

“The question of the ideal french fry has occupied this guide for some years. At The Sovereign Fry, one arrives closer to an answer. The crinkle fry, triple-fried in beef tallow, presents crispness that is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition and a potato interior that is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. Proximity to an answer is, in this case, sufficient. One finds, upon reflection, that the fries were the correct decision.”