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| - DT Bistro seems to be suffering from a bit of an identity crisis. Is it a French patisserie? A Vietnamese fusion restaurant? A homey brunch place? From decor to menu, the whole place is a bit confused. That's not to say it's not delicious. Because it is very, very damn delicious.
My friend and I started with the mini Buttermilk Scones, served with lemon curd and raspberry jam. I ordered the Lemon Dill Scramble, with soft brioche, smoked salmon and asiago. My friend got the seasonal Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich on brioche with bacon and avocado. The scones were good and buttery, if a bit small. The jams were very tasty. My brioche was perfectly chewy against the scrambled eggs and the salty salmon, and the side salad (usually the bummer of the brunch plate) was delicious. My friend loved his sandwich, and again, the brioche nailed it.
Even though we were stuffed, we had to try some of their desserts. DT has one of the most beautiful pastry cases I've ever seen - from tarts and cakes to cheesecakes and pastries. They definitely don't mess around. We chose the Double Dark Chocolate Tart, with dark chocolate shavings and blackberries, and the Creme Brûlée Tart with white chocolate, whipped cream and berries. Perfect buttery crusts, deep decadent fillings....we destroyed them faster than you can say "time for cardio."
Sure, it's a bit overpriced, and like I said before it doesn't know what the hell kind of restaurant it is. But I enjoyed every bite of my brunch and would definitely come back. Maybe for the Afternoon Tea!
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