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| - I've embarrassed myself. I stopped in for breakfast looking for Eggs Benedict, my common measure of a good breakfast restaurant. Symposium does not look like a typical breakfast joint, with its cushy padded deuces and quads, warm, rich decor and an enticing desert counter.
I asked the friendly waitress if the Hollandaise for the eggs benny is fresh or synthetic. She advised me that it depended on the day. I suspect not all the cooks can pull off a stable Hollandaise. I settled on the Banana Caramel French Toast.
A few minutes later, six perfectly done slices of French Toast robed in a succulent caramel sauce with a generous punctuation of hot banana slices arrived at my table. The side of crisp bacon was exactly correct.
I am a sucker for a good caramel sauce--not too sweet, with a rich buttery flavour and the right consistency. This was a handmade caramel, perfectly ambered without charring, and almost exactly the right amount (I always want just a bit more). How could this be any better? Maybe a dollop of fresh, stiff whipped cream on top. If this cook can pull off a caramel this good, why not Hollandaise? If this was a canned caramel--no, that is not possible.
If I ran the place, the only thing I would address is the worn seating, and the gash in the leather couch at the entrance. It sends the wrong message about such a good restaurant.
This is a great place. I intend to try it for lunch or dinner next time I'm in the area. By the way, if you don't want to be embarrassed like me, DO NOT lick the plate clean unless you are the lone diner...
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