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| - La Gourmandise reminds me of Apple Jacks, in that it doesn't taste like apple - er, I mean, in that it's not a French bistro, even though the name is French. You know what I'm saying.
My boyfriend and I stopped in for brunch this morning. First impressions: cute German and French-themed murals on the walls, colorful decor, making the most out of an old space. I liked it, although the lighting was a little too dim for 10:45 AM. We struggled to read the menu written in faded colored chalk on a blackboard high above the counter; I eventually had to grab a takeout menu just so I could read without trouble. Just a small nitpicky thing, but it was annoying. The restaurant is kind of no-frills since you pay by cashier, get your own silverware, and bus your own table, but I kinda like that. An employee does bring your food out to your table, which is also nice.
I got the Eggs Benedict, which was only okay due to the mediocre hollandaise sauce. I didn't taste any lemon juice or cayenne pepper, so it was a little bland. Sad trombone. My boyfriend's House Scramble, however, was simple but good: scrambled eggs on toast, topped with smoked salmon and fresh dill, mmm.
Overall, I wasn't blown away, but I would like to come back. The pictures of their schnitzel dishes on their FB page look delish!
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