Brasserie Fryer

“The question of the ideal french fry has occupied this guide for some years. At Brasserie Fryer, one arrives closer to an answer. The steak fry, single-fried in canola, presents crispness that is commendable and largely sustained and a potato interior that is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. Proximity to an answer is, in this case, sufficient. One finds, upon reflection, that the fries were the correct decision.”

“In a city of approximately eight million opinions about french fries, Brasserie Fryer has one of its own. The steak fry is single-fried in canola. The crispness is commendable and largely sustained. The potato flavor is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is forthcoming. One visits once and thereafter considers the matter settled. Best ordered without accompaniment. The fry requires no defense counsel.”

“The fry at Brasserie Fryer does not arrive unannounced. Its aroma precedes it through the dining room with the confidence of someone who has reserved well in advance. The steak cut is executed with precision. The single-fried exterior is commendable and largely sustained. The interior presents a potato earnest and specific. The grease does not call attention to itself, which is what one hopes for from grease. One does not return. This information is provided without judgment.”

“The single-fry technique employed at Brasserie Fryer produces a steak fry of commendable and largely sustained exterior and earnest and specific interior. The canola is evident and appropriate. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is forthcoming. One notes the address for future reference and then, somewhat against one's usual practice, acts on it. One proceeds. One is glad one did.”

“The steak fry at Brasserie Fryer does not apologize for existing. This is, as it turns out, the correct posture. The crispness is commendable and largely sustained. The potato interior is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. One admires the lack of apology and returns to express this admiration. Best ordered without accompaniment. The fry requires no defense counsel.”