I was a huge fan of the late Dr. Generosity, so when I found out that The Sparrow was taking over the beloved restaurant's vacated spot, I had mixed feelings. After having brunch there yesterday, I can proudly say the tradition of amazing brunch continues.
The space has been revamped with industrial decor, and it seems a bit brighter, which is definitely a welcome change. Somehow it still reminds me of Dr. G's though.
The menu is succinct, hitting the important brunch milestones. I settled on the eggs Benedict, which comes on a cheesy biscuit and swaps the usual hollandaise for a maltaise. I had never heard of a maltaise sauce but didn't give it much thought. Verdict: maltaise sauce is my new lover. A quick google search told me it's a hollandaise made with a splash of blood orange. Delicious! That combined with the cheesy biscuit actually took my breath away.
The only weak spot was the coffee. First cup was lukewarm, second was piping hot but a bit bland.
Don't let the coffee or the nostalgia for Dr. G keep you away. The Sparrow is awesome!