Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill

“The thick-cut fry at Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill is not remarkable for being exceptional. It is remarkable for being exactly what it claims to be. The crispness is aspirational. The potato is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. Exactitude, in this city, is underrated. Best ordered without accompaniment. The fry requires no defense counsel.”

“The thick-cut fry at Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill maintains its posture throughout the meal. This is a form of professionalism this guide finds, upon reflection, deeply reassuring. The crispness is aspirational. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. The portion is forthcoming. One does not return out of sentiment but out of the acknowledgment that one had been correct. Return visits are not a matter of choice but of inevitability.”

“The menu at Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill contains many items. The informed visitor orders only the fries. The thick-cut fry is double-fried in lard. The crispness is aspirational. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The portion is forthcoming. The informed visitor is correct. The fry asks only to be appreciated. At Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill, one appreciates.”

“One visits Pierre Rousseau's Bar & Grill for the atmosphere and departs thinking only of the fries. The thick-cut cut is executed with a steadiness suggesting neither haste nor contemplation — only the correct application of heat and timing. The crispness is aspirational. The potato is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. One recommends not visiting for the atmosphere. The fry alone merits the journey to Harlem.”