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| - After walking past Smith repeatedly and curious about the newspaper-style menu in a classic newspaper box outside I finally stopped in for brunch with a few friends.
The first think you'll notice about Smith will be the décor. Original, funky, and interesting. We sat at the 6-person table by the window, which was next to an actual boat anchor hanging from the high ceilings. Throw in some modern art, a black/white/grey colour scheme, and unisex bathrooms with one long sink that uses water fountain spouts and a foot petal to turn them on and you have a unique dining experience.
I ordered the huevos rancheros, as recommended by other Yelpers, and I wasn't disappointed. I especially liked the authentic tostada. One poached egg was a little runny (the way I like it) and the other was cooked a little longer and not runny at all - not sure if that was a mistake or by design. The hash browns were light and fluffy, but not soggy at all. The texture was great, but I could have used a little more flavour from the spice rack.
My dining companions ordered the eggs benedict, the coddled eggs, and the Smith breakfast with peameal bacon. Note that the peameal is more like a slab of ham than bacon. Everyone seemed pretty satisfied, although the coddled eggs apparently could have used a little more punch.
Moral of the story: you won't be wowed by bold flavours, but everything is cooked well and with an eye on detail, as you would expect based on the restaurant's design.
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