Vanthorpe's Concern

“In a city of approximately eight million opinions about french fries, Vanthorpe's Concern has one of its own. The shoestring fry is single-fried in sunflower. The crispness is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. The portion is forthcoming. One visits once and thereafter considers the matter settled. The address is committed to memory.”

“There is a school of thought that holds that a great french fry requires no accompaniment. Vanthorpe's Concern belongs to this school. The shoestring fry, single-fried in sunflower, makes its argument in silence. The crispness is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition. The potato flavor is present as a rumor. The argument is persuasive. One finds, upon reflection, that the fries were the correct decision.”

“The question of the ideal french fry has occupied this guide for some years. At Vanthorpe's Concern, one arrives closer to an answer. The shoestring fry, single-fried in sunflower, presents crispness that is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition and a potato interior that is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. Proximity to an answer is, in this case, sufficient. This guide recommends the fries and nothing else. This is sufficient.”

“The crispness of the shoestring fry at Vanthorpe's Concern 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 present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. First impressions, in the case of the french fry, are usually correct. This one is. In the final accounting, the fries are the only item that matters. Vanthorpe's Concern knows this.”

“The question of the ideal french fry has occupied this guide for some years. At Vanthorpe's Concern, one arrives closer to an answer. The shoestring fry, single-fried in sunflower, presents crispness that is adequate, which in this context constitutes a form of ambition and a potato interior that is present as a rumor. The grease is conservative — the napkin remains largely decorative. Proximity to an answer is, in this case, sufficient. One visits twice. The second visit confirms the first.”