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| - We went for brunch today and wow, it did not disappoint. Everyone else at my table got some sort of sugary french toast, so I thought I'd go savory, knowing I'd for sure get to snag a bite or two of theirs. Before I even get to my breakfast, let me just say that the banana bread french toast is out of this world. I *could* deal without the nuts but that is probably some of the most delicious french toast I have ever eaten. It was dense, sweet, and grilled perfectly. I think I've found a new breakfast item to try to make myself sometime...
The strawberry french toast was not nearly as sugary, but, at the same time had the perfect amount of sweetness. Combined with the strawberries, the strawberry french toast was a (seemingly) lighter but still sweet option.
My first choice was the carrot/pea risotto with duck confit. I don't know what I expected, I was just very interested and feeling adventurous. However, they were out of duck confit (sad face) so I went with the fritatta (tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, fresh basil). I love caprese salad, why wouldn't I enjoy those flavors in egg?
It was very good, I got a bit tired of it halfway through, perhaps because I was full from banana bread french toast, but also because I get tired of egg quickly (my own fault for ordering a frittata...silly me). The red potatoes and veggies that come with it were tossed lightly in spices and oil...there's something refreshing about keeping ingredients in a recognizable whole form. Typically breakfast potatoes (e.g. hash browns or home fries) are full of oil, smashed in some way, or worse, shaped into some oblong potato patty...but these were just cut in half, and perfectly seasoned. It all just seemed very 'fresh', which I appreciate.
Thumbs up to the chef!
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