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*Lil' Kim moves NSFW*
Lady Marmalade has been playing hard to get with me. Three separate weekend attempts to get in were met with lines that our wake-up blood sugar couldn't hold out for. New strategy: weekday visit!
Today, one of my bestest buds and I mapped out a plan:
Variable one: eat brunch at Lady Marmalade
Variable two: do some day drinking and park sitting
Intended result: best Tuesday in a long time
Easy enough equation, right?
Foolproof, it turns out.
Strolling in eleven-ish we had no problem getting a table by the window. We both had coffees (bottomless, with a food order) and *stressed* over the menus. Seriously: concerned faces, frowns, and maybe even some head scratching for dramatic effect. How to choose? EVERYTHING, GET IN MAH BELLY! (said no one, thought everyone)
Ultimately we opted for:
Huevos rancheros: perfectly scrambled eggs, mild but deeply flavoured salsa, whole wheat tortilla, guac and - the unexpected star of the plate - black beans
Gordita sandwich with salad: baguette stuffed with deliciousness including some cheese, ham and beans. Generous side-vessel of salad topped with sesame seeds and other yums
Everything was top-notch, from food to service. Definitely worth a visit, and possibly even worth the wait.
Yelp note: if you can, head here on a weekday, when Lady Marmalade will also reward you with the option to order a breakfast poutine (unavailable on weekends). Oh, and also: be prepared to make it rain with bills...this place is cash only.
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