2 Dec at The Turquoise Room and something on Epicurious

This post comes kinda late but hey, what's new and actually, it's probably a first considering that I almost never post anything. Alex is busy cramming for exams and I'm trying to avoid a -6 degree Boston before lunch.

Many thanks to Alex for this week's peek, I'm only sorry that I missed mimolette last week (buggery pooh) - Alex says food is most excellent! But I must say I thoroughly regret epicurious last week.

Basically, the experience would best be described as... curious. Was most thrilled by description of the "Green Eggs and Ham" ( so sue me for my Seuss soft spot) but scrambled eggs with basil and pesto (while still charmingly green) were just.... pretty bland. But I'll leave this to Alex.

when jas and alex were at: Epicurious, Quayside Point

jas had: Ratatouille Omelette

which was: disappointing

because: jas is quite a fan of abovementioned French peasant dish for its rich, tomatoey, vegetably goodness. BUT when it comes trickling out of our omelette with a consistency only akin to ketchup in egg-flavoured syrup, she draws the line. Edible, but truly disappointing. also: pet peeve - sweet and savoury on the same plate. Guys, please, what's with the slice of watermelon next to my omelette and mesclun? I appreciate the move toward a balanced diet, but fruit really should come separate.

But. On to the Turquiose Room

when jas and alex were at: The Turquoise Room, Lock Road, in Gillman Village (off Alexandra Road)

jas thought: very nice!

because: stark white and bleached wood with (obviously) turquoise hints are most restful, if not punctuated by screaming baby-type noises (unfortunate, but that's not really their fault). Breezy brunch feel and it's easy to have a conversation without contending with misting fans or too-close-for-comfort fellow diners.

jas had: mushroom omelette hash with arugula salad and tasty dressing.

which was: quite heart-warming.

because: side of new potatoes was quite delightful, being warm and crunch with just enough give. eggs were lightly scrambled, quite creamy in cosistency but not stodgy.

friends in attendance also had: omelette

which was: also lovely

because: egg was warm, taut but not bouncy didn't have that pan-clinging-to-egg aftertaste, nor that of salt. very reassuring.

friends in attendance also had: bread platter

we thought: tomato tapenade v.v. good, rich and flavourful and what appears to be bread with sun-dried tomato is crispy but not brittle, quite a good rich taste. pesto is good, nothing to rave about and also nothing to complain about.

altogether, jas felt: well worth the money (brunch mains under $17 after ++) and a good chill out place to be on sunday! service is brisk, attentive but pleasantly relaxed without you feeling that you really should be on the move. (But then again, not much will move the lot of us.)

jas recommends: having your friend order the eggs with chipolata and stealing the chipolata as it's really good - melt in your mouth, unless you're a crunchy-sausage type.