Henri Rousseau's Establishment

“The menu at Henri Rousseau's Establishment contains many items. The informed visitor orders only the fries. The wedge fry is single-fried in canola. The crispness is aspirational. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The portion is restrained. The informed visitor is correct. One visits twice. The second visit confirms the first.”

“A kitchen that single-fries in canola has made a commitment. At Henri Rousseau's Establishment, this commitment is honored. The wedge fry arrives crisp — aspirational — and present as a rumor within. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. The portion is restrained. Commitments, when honored, tend to produce results. One does not return. This information is provided without judgment.”

“A certain seriousness pervades the fryer at Henri Rousseau's Establishment. The wedge fry arrives without ceremony, which is appropriate. The exterior is aspirational. The interior potato character is present as a rumor. The grease situates itself conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. One proceeds. The fries are worth the journey to Harlem. The neighborhood offers alternatives. One should not investigate them.”