The Imperial House

“The crispness of the wedge fry at The Imperial House is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. This is noted first because it is noted first. The interior potato character is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. First impressions, in the case of the french fry, are usually correct. This one is. Best ordered without accompaniment. The fry requires no defense counsel.”

“One does not arrive at The Imperial House lightly. The wedge fry presents itself with the quiet confidence of a thing that knows its own worth. The triple-fry technique is evident in the exterior: adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The interior potato character is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. This guide notes the address. One visits twice. The second visit confirms the first.”

“In a city of approximately eight million opinions about french fries, The Imperial House has one of its own. The wedge fry is triple-fried in lard. The crispness is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. 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. A return visit is, at this point, a formality. One will perform it nonetheless.”

“One does not arrive at The Imperial House lightly. The wedge fry presents itself with the quiet confidence of a thing that knows its own worth. The triple-fry technique is evident in the exterior: adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The interior potato character is earnest and specific. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. This guide notes the address. One visits twice. The second visit confirms the first.”