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| - How many times have I quietly cursed the nearby restaurant here for not being open for lunch? Plenty.
My curses have been overwhelmingly silenced by the arrival of Duza's Kitchen! Solidly, so warmly and joyfully solidly has this new eatery exceeded my expectations with fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, served up in a friendly atmosphere, with a wonderfully varied menu.
It's a cozy open-kitchen set-up, with a huge patio out back and a small one out front (facing 12th St.)
I had my eye on veggies and eggs but when Anna at the register suggested Crab and Shrimp Benedict, it was like she won a mental match game. Of course that's what I really want! (Always) This dish was cooked perfectly, came with a huge slab of avocado and one part of the bread (not typical English muffin) was cheese and tomato.
It. Was. Perfect.
I did get the veggies & egg bowl (potatoes & brussel sprouts, two egg, etc to go.) Same outcome, hours later. And cold. Perfect!
You can't beat a chef with a passion his heart that you can taste on the plate. Duza himself is at the flames, masterfully creating not only delicious and flavorful meal combos, but also plating them with a straightforward artistry. He popped over to a couple tables with a sweet treat. (Try the baked goods!) There is a terrific lunch menu too; breakfast served until close at 2pm.
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