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| - BACK TO TRY SUNDAY BRUNCH
Given that our dinner early this week was very good, I thought I'd return to try the brunch with one of my kids in tow.
The restaurant was well-filled and active, unlike how I remembered the days of 2013-14 with nothing short of sign-spinner out front trying to get you to come in on Sunday afternoon. Those days are clearly gone as the changes since then have given this place deserved momentum--something DC Ranch hasn't had since the days of Arron Mays' Spanish tapa place. MSK, I believe has found it's footing.
The brunch menu is varied and enticing--to the point of causing the 3 of us to order an appetizer (lollipop chicken wings) because we needed extra time to actually settle on a choice as so many things looked appealing. Honestly, Proof's lollipop wings are a tad better because they have no skin and thus no subcutaneous fat, but I understand most people who order "wings" don't have my same hang-ups. Just when I thought I had it figured out (pork green chile benedict), the table next to us had their food delivered with items that looked damn good and ones that were not on my short list.
The waiter ("Cinque" it said on the receipt) was patient and well informed about all the items on the menu. He, without a flinch, graciously accepted my wifes complex order (you know the girl that wants the crab from the crab salad on her wedge salad with the dressing from the wedge and the crab salad on the side, with 4 extra lemon wedges, red wine vinegar on the side, regular ranch not bacon ranch when she tries my tater tots and her Arnold Palmer with more tea than lemonade). No problem.
At the suggestion of the waiter, I had the green chili pork stew with a fried egg over it. He was correct, it was damn good, not fatty and it nicely satisfied my craving for breakfast and lunch.
It appeared the bottomless Bloody May's and Mimosa's were a hit restaurant wide, but I was driving so I refrained.
Overall we were again pleased with the food, service, atmosphere and hospitality. The staff was friendly, casual, & accommodating and the chef came out to tell us they have a new sister restaurant in Cave Creek, Liberty Station. I will be trying that this week.
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