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| - Living in New York, I have really high expectations for food (especially brunch). So far I've been disappointed by a lot of places I've tried in Pittsburgh. Given all the great reviews, I decided to try out M&P for brunch, keeping expectations low.
We didn't have reservations on Sunday, so we showed up exactly at 10:30am when the restaurant opens. 4 groups were already ahead of us waiting for seats at the bar. Tables were not available for walk-ins. The waiting area was dimly lit with ample seating which was great! Fortunately there were plenty of seats at the bar so we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Honestly, I think I prefer to sit at the bar - the bar table is quite spacious, there's a place to hang my bag, and there's much more excitement going on at the bar.
The food was really hit or miss.
Brisket and egg (1/5): Super disappointed. This dish got such rave reviews on Yelp. I was expecting a Korean BBQ flavor but it was completely lacking in the brisket. The burnt edges were super dry and chewy. The brisket otherwise was so fatty both my bf and I had to spit out the fat. My bf liked the kimchi which was mixed with gochujang (I absolutely love gochujang!). It was extremely spicy so be sure you can handle it. The egg yolk was almost completely cooked and barely runny.
Grilled bread (1/5): First, my bread was burnt and dry. Second, the raspberry jam was way too sweet. I've had the best fresh jam in NY (Beth's Farm Kitchen jam), and this jam at M&P tasted like Smucker's compared to that.
Fried taters (3/5): The fries were really good, however the seasoned fries at Winghart's are much, much better. Also it seemed like our fries were from the bottom of the bag, meaning they were all short instead of the long strings you see in the photos. These fries should've never been served.
French toast (4/5): Now here's the saving grace. I am extremely picky about my french toast. I like it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside without being too eggy. I've had the best french toast of my life at ABC Kitchen and have tried it at a myriad of other restaurants in NYC. I've even been disappointed in some of the highly rated french toast dishes in NY. The french toast at M&P is absolutely delicious. It beats the banana french toast at Extra Virgin in the West Village, NY by a mile. I don't even like banana but it is delicious here. The portion is humongous. The sourdough is exquisitely caramelized on the outside and chewy on the inside (but not fluffy). The bacon almond brittle is a bonus, but I barely touched it because the french toast stands on its own. Definitely, definitely recommend this.
Regarding drinks, my bellini was also ok, but my boyfriend's diet Coke was flat!
Overall, I would definitely come back for the french toast and to try the chicken and waffles. I might even try dinner but not expect too much.
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