I was at Blondes during their first week and had a really poor experience. we waited over an hour after ordering for food to arrive. The three others I was with weren't able to get the hashbrowns they ordered because of the ridiculous process it takes to get them from the freezer to the table. They were given only one choice of substitution that didn't come close to what they ordered and then the replacement sides showed up on the bill!
While I would normally be more understanding during a business' first week but the way management handled the whole thing was unacceptable. There was no explanation or apology for the lateness of our food, no offer was made to make up for the food that wasn't available, and we had to contest the sides that no one had wanted in the first place.
The food was good enough but not as impressive as one expects with a Top Chef contestant in the kitchen. The decor is simple but nice and much brighter than it looked in any of it's former states.
This is the only time I've left brunch feeling hungry. I will give them another try but I was unimpressed with my first visit. With the stiff brunch competition on 4th Stree, Blondes will have to step up their game or close their doors.