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| - Overall, I loved the concept and execution of the restaurant, though it was a bit pricy for what it was. That being said, the statement is true for almost all places in Old Port. Maybe it was because I didn't come in on the weekend when they have an apparently delectable brunch, but nevertheless, it was still satisfactory.
I ordered the raspberry lemonade, the grilled cheese sandwich, and the chocolate banana brioche. First of all, I found the raspberry lemonade slightly disappointing, as it could have used a bit more sugar and more of a fruity flavor. It almost felt as if I was tasting the essence of raspberry rather than the actual fruit at times. The grilled cheese sandwich was a cheesy, gooey, and toasty delight which I loved. The combination of Gouda and raclette cheeses worked extremely well and tasted rich and delicate at the same time, and the caramelized onions added a nice touch of sweetness. I'm not exactly sure if it was worth $12, though.
The chocolate banana brioche was definitely the highlight of the meal. It was so moist and, being a sucker for banana bread, I loved how you could see banana chunks actually baked into the bread. I appreciated that the chocolate part of the filling was more along the lines of dark chocolate, as it highlighted the banana flavoring while being deliciously cacao-y in its own right.
I paid about $27 (ish) for my meal in total including tips I believe. Was it completely worth it? Not exactly, in my opinion. But I'll be sure to come back sometime for brunch because their options look tantalizing and appealing to my tastes by the looks of it.
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