Zinneken's

Not sure how you can go wrong with waffles. Zinneken's is a great place to get just that delicious warm waffles with a slew of toppings.



Belgium waffle with fresh strawberries, bananas and chocolate shavings

Thai Hut

Thai Hut is my favorite takeout place for Tofu Pad Thai.


Tofu pad thai w/extra tofu.

S & S

I would like to thank S & S for introducing me to my very first tuna melt. It was delicious!


Grilled Tuna & Cheese


Petite Filet Mignon
5 oz. filet with scrambled eggs on potato pancakes, fresh fruit and an english muffin

Brunch at Trina's Starlight Lounge

Mondays + Homemade Pop Tarts + Trina's Starlight Lounge = :)


Home made pumpkin pop tart


Fried chicken & buttermilk waffles with hot pepper syrup

Citizen Public House

I was much to full to have dessert the last time I ate at Citizen Public House so I had to venture back for some. I'm glad I did.


Salted carmel toffee cake yum

Q Restaurant

Needed a spicy tuna fix late in China town. Q Restaurant had just what I needed.


Spicy Tuna with cucumber and tempura

Silvertone

Something new from Silvertone.

Shepherds Pie topped with mashed potato & served w/ greens

Coppa

I love Coppa and I got to share this meal with some friends who had never been here before. :)


Ostriche
Oysters escabeche with cranberry verjus


Mele e Burrata
Local Burrata with heirloom apples and charred lemon


Sampler of 5 Salumi


Fettuccine di Bruno
House made chestnut pasta with wild boar ragu and roasted chestnuts

Citizen Public House

Citizen Public House has a cosy rustic feel with some pretty tasty food.


ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD
pecorino, pomegranate


WARM RICOTTA & HONEY
toasted crostini


BEER BATTERED FISH CAKES
dill aioli


BACON, EGG & CHEESE SANDWICH
on toasted brioche


HAND ROLLED GNOCCHI
sage brown butter, butter apple puree, poached apples


GROUND SIRLOIN BURGER*
local cheddar or English stilton, golden fries


DECONSTRUCTED LASAGNA
mozzarella, pomegranate


SHRIMP & GRITS
carolina shrimp, cheddar grits, chorizo


GEORGES BANK COD*
two grain risotto, sunchoke puree, pomegranate

Itadaki

I'm excited to have found Itakadi. They offer the option of choosing how spicy you want your spicy tuna to be. Um amazing!


Lotus root chips


HOT spicy tuna


Rising Sun
Salmon, Avocado, Lemon, Shiso,


Ceviche
White Fish, Tomato, Mango, Avocado, Shiso

Brunch at The Independent

Brunch at the The Independent was a delight. I will be returning again soon.


House made cinnamon sugar doughnut


Croque Madam
Crisp hot ham & gruyere, fried egg on Iggy's sourdough with mescaline greens


Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese on an Iggy's croissant

Zenna Noodle

Zenna Noodle Bar has a delightful vegetarian noodle soup that is perfect when the weather turns cold. Their food is always fresh and filling.


Vegetarian Zenna Noodle Soup
with glass noodles, tofu, mushrooms and veggies


Chicken Fingers
tender chicken strips and marinated, battered and lightly fried, dip into zenna red dipping sauce


Shrimp over a salad of carrots and cucumbers

Toro

Tried something new at Toro. As always it was amazing.


Mejillones Escabeche
Marinated mussel toast with garlic confit, fennel, and sherry vinegar

5 Napkin Burger

5 Napkin Burger was subpar. I felt the ideas good but the execution was lacking.


Tomato, Avocado & Cotija Salad


5 Napkin Veggie Burger
housemade with 5N sauce, b&b pickles, lettuce & tomato, multi grain roll


Original 5 Napkin Burger
10 oz. fresh ground beef, caramelized onions, rosemary aioli, soft white roll

Leo's Place

Leo's Place has breakfast all day every day. I'm sold.


Alicias Baby Evils peanut butter with bananas & honey


Two pancakes, scrambles eggs and sausage


Scrambled eggs with cheese and wheat toast

Brunch at Craigie On Main

Even though I don't get to go to Craigie on Main very often its still one of my favorites. Brunch today was delightful and delicious.


Coriander and cashew granola
organic yogurt


House-Smoked Coho Salmon & Bluefish Rillettes
bagel and traditional accompaniments


House-Smoked Ham, Comte and Shelburne Farm Cheddar Panino
garden pickle thousand island dressing, arugula, crispy potato fries


Apple and pear crisp
sour milk ice cream

True Bistro

True Bistro is known for upscale vegan food. It's quite delicious and filling. I'm hooked on the wilted spinach salad.


Cornmeal crusted oyster mushrooms
With horseradish-dill aioli and aji amarillo chili sauce


Mushroom and faro soup


Boston lettuce, roasted beet, cashew chevre, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette


Wilted spinach, smoked tofu, pecans, cranberries and balsamic vinegar

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Roasted butternut squash ravioli with sherry cashew cream, toasted walnuts and chives

Brunch at Highland Kitchen

Bluegrass Brunch at Highland Kitchen is always fantastic. Great atmosphere as well as the option to get a single pancake (crackcake). They are addictive.


One delicious pancake


Organic Granola
with fresh fruit and yogurt


Asperagus and mushroom omelet
with home fries