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| - Most Saturday mornings, my boyfriend and I wake up around 10:30a and start contemplating where we're going to go for brunch. This particular Saturday morning we were up even earlier because he had to go into work on the weekend. Being too out of it, I let him 'call the shots'. Next thing I know I'm at the corner of Richmond and George. In front of me is a bright red bricked diner, which serves all day brunch. Um, hello? How have I not heard of this place. I'm walking around calling myself a 'brunch whore' and I missed this corner hugging gem?
I'm a sucker for diners. The row of booths, open kitchen, straight talking staff and greasy food. George Street has all this but is a bit different. Owned by an Irish Family, they've brought a little more class to the word diner and at the same time, made it their own by adding Irish touches to their dishes. There was a lot of warmth pouring in from the windows, which covered the right wall. I could have definitely emulated one of those people who sit in diners all day reading a newspaper.
What I loved: The staff were Irish, they make their own Irish Whole Wheat Soda Bread and their own marmalades! They also sell it at the front if you didn't quite get enough. They bring both marmalades to the table when you order toast for free.
The menu was fairly straight forward, offering your typical classics with an Irish spin, and some special omelets and french toast of the day. The also have a lunch menu with sandwiches, salads and other lunch delectables'. I ordered the Poached Eggs in a Tomato Basil sauce. The eggs were huge and cooked perfectly. I wasn't blown away by the sauce and also found the bread got too soggy too quickly. I also felt the basil couldn't breakthrough the tomato sauce. Me likey my basil.
I enjoyed my experience at George Street but I don't think I'll be heading back this Saturday or Sunday...too many brunch places and only one mouth to feed.
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