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| - The restaurant was advertised in a tourist brochure, so I headed over on a Sunday morning. With floor to ceiling windows on two sides, diners get expansive views of Parc La Fontaine diagonally across the street, and cyclists streaming by. Inside, it's a comfortable space with a bar along one side, and a 70's retro feel. I ordered smoked salmon Benedict for $12.95, which also included the following: over a half-dozen sections of pineapple, grapes, citrus, and melon; two pieces each of sausage, bacon, and ham; sauteed fresh mushrooms, home fries, and a quarter of a baguette. It appears the prix fixe brunch includes all of that, and everything served was high quality, fresh, and beautifully presented.
So why only three stars? The service was completely disfunctional. When I arrived just before 11:00, only about six of the 30 or so tables were occupied, yet both servers were clearly getting frazzled. An hour later, with the place fully occupied, they were completely overwhelmed. There were long lines of people waiting to be seated, waiting for menus, waiting to give their orders, waiting for their food, waiting for their check, and waiting to pay. Tables could have been turned in about half the time it actually took if the dining room were run efficiently. It's ironic that once orders went in, they came out in a timely fashion.
So if you're a patient person who enjoys well-prepared, fresh and high quality food, head on over. Otherwise, you might prefer someplace that has a bit more respect for your time.
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