Les Pomme

“The crinkle fry presents itself at Les Pomme with an unusual degree of self-possession. The exterior is aspirational. The interior is present as a rumor. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The portion is restrained. One accepts the fry on its own terms. Its terms are acceptable. The address is committed to memory.”

“The crinkle fry at Les Pomme represents a kitchen with convictions. The exterior is aspirational. The interior is present as a rumor. The duck fat does not call attention to itself. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. Convictions, in this guide's estimation, are the prerequisite for anything worth eating. One returns.”

“At Les Pomme, the crinkle fry is taken seriously in a way that does not announce itself. The single-fry method produces an exterior that is aspirational. The interior is present as a rumor. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. The seriousness, once recognized, is irreversible. The address is committed to memory.”

“The crispness of the crinkle fry at Les Pomme is aspirational. This is noted first because it is noted first. The interior potato character is present as a rumor. 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. In the final accounting, the fries are the only item that matters. Les Pomme knows this.”

“One visits Les Pomme for the atmosphere and departs thinking only of the fries. The crinkle cut is executed with a steadiness suggesting neither haste nor contemplation — only the correct application of heat and timing. The crispness is aspirational. The potato is present as a rumor. The grease is generous in the manner of a host who means it. One recommends not visiting for the atmosphere. The fry asks only to be appreciated. At Les Pomme, one appreciates.”