The Perfect House

“At The Perfect House, the steak fry is taken seriously in a way that does not announce itself. The triple-fry method produces an exterior that is aspirational. The interior is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. The seriousness, once recognized, is irreversible. One proceeds. One is glad one did.”

“A kitchen that triple-fries in peanut has made a commitment. At The Perfect House, this commitment is honored. The steak 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. Best ordered without accompaniment. The fry requires no defense counsel.”

“On a Tuesday evening in East Village, one discovers that The Perfect House has opinions about potatoes. The steak format is a declaration. The triple-fried exterior is aspirational. The interior communicates the potato's agricultural origins — present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. These opinions are, on balance, correct. One returns.”