The Smith

Alright. FOODIE POST!! I've heard lots about the classic staple Sarabeth's. Elephant & Castle has the drool-inducing eggs Benedict on apple French toast. So I'll gloss over those, and focus on The Smith. Eggs benedict on potato waffles. 

They're about as amazing as they look. The potato waffle -- throws you for a loop. And what doesn't taste better if it's cooked in a waffle-iron? (If you haven't tried this, then trust me -- throw a cinnamon roll in, and watch the magic happen. It's like a toaster on crack). 


There's an outdoor patio. Amazing Bloody Mary's. And the largest side of French fries you've ever ordered. 

Did I mention the s'mores dessert?

If you're in New York, you want to be here.

Humble Beginnings

Sometimes there's no time for brunch (can't we just move the work day back 3 hours?). That's when Cheerios come out to play.

I wasn't always an adventurous food lover. Cheerios were the first thing I ate when I woke up. When I got home from school. And sometimes even before bed. 

Even in winter. 

Hot cereal to 99.99 percent of the logical population means.. Oatmeal. To me, it meant microwaving my Cheerios. 

So yesterday I made an epic journey to find an open grocery store to get my fix (Target, how dare you open after 8am?!) before work. Ended up lost (the grocery store was a block away. What can I say? I'm hopeless) and late. 

But it was so worthwhile. 

Simple.

I'm a dedicated bruncher.

Few things that can follow a night out like a 10am (..or 11) reunion. We've taken Advil, found a hair tie (I swear brushing my hair gives me a hangover), and are almost appropriately dressed for the public.

So why brunch? It's a little hard to relate to Jackie O. The original Ladies Who Lunch had all the pizzazz - exceptional style (I can't even make it through breakfast without spilling on myself); the effortless grace (I'll show you the bruises I have from hitting my desk drawer three times a day).

Sarabeth's-smoked salmon, eggs benedict

Brunch is a little bit messier. When I blew in to Sarabeth's for Memorial Day, there were three things on my mind: french fries, eggs Benedict and "oh my god ALEX PINK."

Alex, Pink Elephant bartender.
Alex Pink, Elephant bartender.

One of my finer moments. Casually confusing someone's name with the place they work.


So, a few friends have convinced me to blog. Hello world, welcome to my life. I hope you're hungry.

Elephant & Castle - eggs benedict on apple french toast