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When I lived in NYC, Sunday brunch was what I lived for. Fancy food, awesome drinks, chill venue. Here in Pitt, a bit harder to find. But Club Cafe, as strange a venue for brunch as any, definitely lived up to my big city expectations. The husband and I came at 11 am and the place was already pretty packed. There was a large crowd at the bar, but they were quiet and reasonably behaved. They stuff a bunch of chairs and tables up onto the stage area in such a way that J didn't even realize where the stage should go in that place. The only downside was how cold it was in there. I had on a coat and wished I had on a wool sweater. Some heat wouldn't kill you!
I started out the Coffee Chata Chill. Honestly, I wish I was still there drinking it. It's kind of like a frappaccino but with rum with maybe a hint of chai in there. All in all, one of the awesomest drinks ever. Goes down smooth. They have a lot of Bloody Mary's - normally my Sunday staple - and I will have to return to try them all . They have them in a flight, so you can try the vodka, gin and tequila Mary's.
I had the shrimp and grits. J had the traditional breakfast with ham and bacon. The bacon was awesome. We like to think of ourselves as bacon aficionados and this bacon definitely was up there. My grits were creamy and lightly spiced with tumeric and goat cheese. The shrimp were spicy and fresh. J's eggs were perfectly cooked, the bread was grilled and the potatoes weren't greasy.
If they figure out the heating situation (and honestly even if they don't, just be warned to bring a sweater!!!), the food is outstanding, the drinks are awesome and it's still new enough that it is not overwhelmed with people. Come for the shows, come back the next morning for the food. Outstanding!
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