Sunday, August 15, 2010

smbc :: nine :: café twenty eight


what did we have
ek ::  french toast with back mssion figs and apples in a brandied pan caramel sauce
ja ::  fireman's breakfast - two larry schultz’s organic eggs + fisher farm’s bacon + home fries + sourdough toast
st ::  breakfast burrito + mimosa
sr ::  fireman's breakfast - two larry schultz’s organic eggs + fisher farm’s bacon + home fries + sourdough toast +  coffee
rm :: coffee (had a pre-breakfast with the 'rents)
et :: do i need to even say it?



ratings (out of ten)
food:: seven
atmosphere :: eight
service :: five
price point (value) :: nine
quality of coffee :: nine
overall :: eight

shining star :: french toast -  figs, apples, and caramel sauce
pros :: great food; outdoor seating; cute neighborhood
cons :: bacon wasn't great; reservations needed for indoor seating
memories :: ek's bat impression; woman washing windows; man ringing ek's bike bell



url :: http://cafetwentyeight.com/menu/brunch

photo credit :: ja

Sunday, August 8, 2010

smbc :: eight :: colossal café


what did we have
ja :: eggs + toast + hash browns + homemade sausage
rm :: weekly special – spicy summer bacon + succotash scramble
lk :: breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuit – egg and cheese
st :: roasted seasonal veggies + feta omelet
sr ::  breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuit – egg and cheese
sa ::  weekly special – spicy summer bacon + succotash scramble
all:  cinnamon roll
et :: once again, absent (the only reason she even gets mentioned is because she is posting this blog)


ratings (out of ten)
food :: six
atmosphere :: six
service :: three
price point (value) :: seven
quality of coffee :: five
overall :: six

shining star :: fresh corn in the weekly special; homemade biscuits
pros :: homemade menu items; neighborhood diner atmosphere; outdoor seating options
cons :: hard for large groups; only accepts cash; minimal service
memories :: sa “assaulted” by server; ja doing the twist

url :: http://www.colossalcafe.com/

photo credit :: ja

Sunday, August 1, 2010

smbc :: seven :: common roots cafe


what did we have

ek :: hash = roasted potatoes, peppers, onions, turkey sausage, two eggs
ja ::  hash = roasted potatoes, peppers, onions, turkey sausage, two eggs + lemon ricotta pancake

rm :: mushroom and chevre omelette with smokey tomato compote + lemon ricotta pancake + coffee
sr :: half bagel egg and cheese sandwich + lemon ricotta pancake + coffee
st :: half bagel egg and cheese sandwich + lemon ricotta pancake
et :: not present -hometown visit



ratings (out of ten)
food :: eight
atmosphere :: nine
service :: five
price point (value) :: six (however, fresh ingredients make up for price)

quality of coffee :: eight

overall :: eight

shining star :: turkey sausage
pros :: fresh and local ingredients; friendly staff; great patio
cons :: coffee refills extra; order timing off with large groups
memories :: vegas talk; smbc gives back; ek’s SINK comment



url :: http://www.commonrootscafe.com/

photo credit :: ja