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A friend took me to OEB for belated birthday brunch on a Sunday morning. I should've figured it would be busy but not 30-people-already-on-the-wait-list busy. We also didn't know about the NoWait app. We arrived there at 9:30 and was seated by 11. I adopted a new life motto during that time: Always check Yelp tips before trying new restaurants. Thanks Lynn. H. for the tip. Unfortunately, I heeded your advice much too late.
The space is very cozy, which is always perfect for me because I like snooping other people's dishes to see what they got. We both ordered eggs Benny with duck fat potatoes and fresh fruit. The price was reasonable at $15. We hungrily and patiently waited, while the hustle and bustle of the brunch hungry crowd distracted us from thinking about our empty bellies. Some thoughts that wandered into my head included:
- "I'm peeking at my neighbors dish like a creep. Who the heck cares? We're all hungry brunchers!"
- "The avocado and smoked salmon looks so fresh"
- "What's that bowl thing? Omg there's bacon in there"
- "What else do they cook here with duck fat?"
The server wasn't very attentive but our Bennies arrived within ten minutes of ordering. The eggs are free run, fresh, local and cooked to perfectly to a soft and golden oozy state. The salmon was fresh, and the cooked spinach was a great touch to curb the richness of the egg and salmon.
I saved the best for last though: those duck fat fries were out of this world. They were perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and were amazing without ketchup. Have you ever taken a bite of something and you instantly melted inside, and all your surroundings disappeared? OK, well that's what I felt about OEB's duck fat fries. They made me forget I had to wait 1.5 hours for a table, and they also made me forget about the so-so service. All was forgiven.
OEB has somehow found it's way to being my favorite brunch spot in town, and it's all thanks to their high quality food. I'll be back again, and I'll be sure to use the app next time I do.
New life lesson: duck fat fries solve everything
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