A new brunch spot on Queen West that formerly houses a furniture store, the restaurant had maintained the open concept look and the decor can be described as industrial. Red wine seems to be an ongoing theme as varietals of red wine grapes span across the lighting fixture covers and art on the wall (for sale) have names such as Cabernet Sunrise - that and being asked whether we'd be having wime at brunch. Talk about an eye-opener? The space has floor to ceiling windows which let in a lot of natural sunlight.
We stroll in on a Sunday afternoon to a relatively empty brunch service which means service is attentive.
The coffee mug is reminiscent of metal cannisters you'd find yourself enjoying a cup of hot chocolate out of on a camp trip; juices are served in mason jars. Juice is freshly squeezed with no added sugar for the health freaks out there.
The menu consists of baked goods, yogurt + oatmeal, omelets, bennies and for those who don't feel like eating breakfast items, a short list of pizzas, pastas etc.
We opt on the Porchetta pancakes with Jack Daniels syrup; no doubt skillet-made as it is massive. Perfectly crisp on the outside and very fluffy on the inside - it was a winner.
My dining companion opts for a Shrimp + Lobster omelet with fennel cream - great seafood flavors in the omelet with substantial chunks of seafood but I just wasn't digging the hummus-like fennel cream that tasted like anything but.
All in all, a good brunch place in the 'hood but nothing mind-blowing.