I had heard many good things about this place and was excited to give it a try.
I arrived there with some friends on a Saturday morning. There was line up but fortunately the wait wasn't too long. Line ups are usually a good sign for yummy things to come.
The decor is wonderful, a mix of victorian chic and modern industrialism. In the background you can hear the faint sound of oldies' music. I'm in love already.
The menu is only 1 page-long but quite varied and printed playfully on a paper placemat. I personally love short menus because (usually) the kitchen can focus on making things right. I ordered a refreshing mimosa to which our friendly and knowlegeable waitress brought us complimentary samples of the "cocktail du jour" which was a delicious blend of orange and peach juice and a hint of basil. For the main event I chose the special of the day which was decadent plate of duck confit, scalloped potatoes with bacon, caramelized onions and cheese all accompanied by a poached egg, fresh salad of baby spinach, fennel and yellow beets with a tasty crouton and heavenly homemade orange marmelade. U-n-b-e-l-e-i-v-a-b-l-e! This is definitely not your Chez Cora brunch fare. Plus everything is beautifully presented. Somehow I even managed to fit in an order of churros with chocolate cayenne pepper sauce. Sweet, delectable, non greasy, cinnamon-sugared plate of happiness :)
I will definitely come back here again. Even if I have to brave a blizzard, it's that good!