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| - Hopes were high as we sat down at our table at Fabergé. While browsing what touristy culinary treats we had to try, I came across their fabled chicken and waffles. My previous (and only other) experience with the dish was at the Pickle Barrel, and that had been outstanding, so I was hoping for a repeat.
As we waited, we took in the innovative interior decor, which is a little hard to describe in a couple words. It's cool, it's modern, there's a Flavor Flav clock, children's drawings, etc.
They started us with a complementary small blueberry shake for their Yelp check-in promotion. Right after I got my hands on a refreshing caesar, garnished with cherry, pickle, cucumber, and lemon.
Then came the chicken and waffles. It was... pretty good. Unfortunately, it didn't have the same irresistible quality as my previous experience, but I was happy. The chicken was nice and juicy, with mildly powerful seasoning, and the waffles were A-OK. I was sort of hoping for something special with respect to the waffle, but again, it was solidly good. I'd suggest opting for their real maple syrop, which costs a smidge more, but the flavour makes up for it.
The dish is served with a small fruit bowl, a coleslaw-esq salad, potato wedges, and a barbecue sauce. The barbecue sauce was an unfortunate downside to the plate. It just wasn't all that good, especially when the potato wedges needed some help.
All in all, I'd be more than happy to head back to Fabergé. The service is stellar, they serve up a breakfast that hits the spot, and the decor is great. I'd suggest trying the Benny Mac. My friend had it, and walked out a little more joyous than I was.
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