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2009-02-03
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Finally went to Press Room with a friend for Brunch this past Saturday after hearing all the buzz about it. The restaurant decor was very laid-back, bistro-style. Loved the high ceilings and floor length windows letting the sunlight in. Just the perfect atmosphere for a nice brunch to catch up with friends. On to the drinks/food, my friend and I both ordered coffee. I had a hot cappuccino and she had an iced coffee. They serve up a hearty portion of coffee in the large teacup, but unfortunately,
The restaurant decor was very laid-back, bistro-style. Loved the high ceilings and floor length windows letting the sunlight in. Just the perfect atmosphere for a nice brunch to catch up with friends.
On to the drinks/food, my friend and I both ordered coffee. I had a hot cappuccino and she had an iced coffee. They serve up a hearty portion of coffee in the large teacup, but unfortunately, the food came very quickly and my cappuccino got cold very quickly.
For starters, we shared the French Onion Soup. The layer of cheese melted on top of the bowl was thick and scrumptious when eaten with the soup and onions. The bread inside the bowl, soaked with the flavorful soup, was delicious as well. I usually don't enjoy soggy bread, but this I did not mind because it tasted so good with the soup. Because there was so much cheese and bread, the soup is already really filling on its own, especially since it comes in a big bowl.
Next came the egg benedict. The ingredients on top of the english muffin were fresh and moist, and the hollandaise sauce adds the perfect acidity to complement the rest of the dish. I liked PR's egg benedict, however, I think for any established restaurant, you can't really do any wrong with egg benedict. It is just a classic dish you need to make well.
Finally came the fettuccine with mushrooms and truffles. We were so stuffed by the time we moved on to eating this. It had arrived at the table along with the egg benedict, so the cream sauce was already cooling down and getting thick. We tried to take several bites out of the dish just to try it, but we were just too full. My friend packed the rest of it home. To be honest, this dish did not wow me, and it is simply too heavy for my liking, though I do love the mushrooms. And another note, unless you're a BIG eater, the small plate option will be ample amount as a main course. I can't imagine how much the large plate would carry.
At the end to cap off, I ordered an earl grey tea. This, unlike my cappuccino, was hot and stayed hot. Maybe I should pace my orders next time so everything does not come at once! Nonetheless, I enjoyed my brunch at the PR. Will definitely be back again next time for the delicious French Onion Soup and to try other dishes!
张贴