smbc :: thirty-two :: sun street breads bakery

what did we have

all :: rhubarb turnover

ja :: southern fried [fried chicken, bacon, sausage gravy + egg]la  :: biscuit royale [swiss cheese & mushroom crepe on a biscuit, topped with greens]

st :: basic biscuit [homemade biscuit, fried egg, jack cheese]

sr :: basic biscuit [homemade biscuit, fried egg, cheddar cheese]

et :: basic biscuit [homemade biscuit, fried egg, swiss cheese]

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 8

seating :: 6

service :: 7

coffee :: 7

food :: 7

value :: 6

overall :: 7

pros :: homemade biscuits + coffee

cons :: coffee refills = $1 + southern fried in basket with paper [too wet, cutting was tricky]

shining star :: mural on wall + smiley face

memories :: atlas talk [ja states, "i miss them so much!"] + ja saying "we should all just get together and cry."

url :: sunstreetbreads.com/

smbc :: thirty-one :: liberty's

what did we have

sr :: mini liberty

sa :: buffet + egg benedict

st :: mini liberty

ek :: buffet + egg benedict

rm :: scrambler

et :: two eggs + toast

guests

je :: buffet + egg benedict

tb :: buffet + egg benedict

ab :: french toast

bt :: ham & cheese omelette

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 3

seating :: 8

service :: 5

coffee :: 4

food :: 3

value :: 2

overall :: 3 [do not roadtrip down to red wing to eat here. do not eat here if you are passing through red wing. do not eat here if you are staying in red wing.]

pros :: enough seating + split checks + pay up front

cons :: ribs were a 0 + the food + eggs egg benedict

shining star :: ek taking full advantage of the buffet

memories :: day after ja & lk got married [lk will now be la] + sa's face when the egg benedict was set in front of him + the "oh yeah" guy [very excited about his buffet selections]

url :: libertysonline.com/

photo note :: these have not been altered. the food did indeed look as it appears.

smbc :: thirty :: tilia

what did we have

st :: omelette [roasted mushrooms in truffle butter + ham + gruyere]

lk :: hashbrowns + steamed eggs on toast [grilled bread + cauliflower + brown butter bagna cauda]

et :: slow-poached eggs in parmesan cream [carmelized tomatoes + tarragon + grilled bread]

sa :: braised pork shoulder [johnny cake + sweet corn-poblano "hollandaise" + radish + red onion + lime + cilantro]

rm :: softly scrambled eggs [asparagus + charred salmon + grapefruit + green pepper monté]

all :: chocolate cinnamon roll

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 10

seating :: 8

service :: 7

coffee :: 6

food :: 8...with potential

value :: 7

overall :: 8...with potential

pros :: great space [textures, light fixtures] + chocolate cinnamon roll + beer list

cons :: out of cornbread waffles + wobbly table

shining star :: presentation of food

memories :: toasting

url :: tiliampls.com/

smbc :: twenty-nine :: grand cafe

what did we have

et :: 1/2 blueberry pancakes + 1/2 huevos rancheros

st :: 1/2 blueberry pancakes + 1/2 huevos rancheros

ek :: egg en cocotte [puff pastry + italian ham + truffle cream + poached eggs + comte gruyere]

ja :: two eggs, over easy + yukon potatoes + housemade sausage

sa :: eggs benedict + poached egg

sr :: two eggs + yukon potatoes + bacon

rm :: side of toast + jam

all :: scone + twice-baked almond brioche

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 9

seating :: 9

service :: 7

coffee :: 9 [1st batch], 1 [2nd batch]

food :: 7

value :: 7

overall :: 8

pros :: homemade jam + circle table

cons :: poor pouring + 2nd batch of coffee [tasted like earth, but not in a good way]

shining star :: smbc's first anniversary! [read about our first visit.]

memories :: egg in sa's hair + "i put st at 88% and rm at 57%"

url :: grandcafempls.com

photos :: last five from sa's camera phone and therefore may be a bit blurry.

smbc :: twenty-eight :: be'wiched

what did we have

rm :: p&e

sa :: p&e

sr :: classic

st :: fruit bowl + toast & jam

et :: two eggs + toast

ek :: hash

all :: cinnamon roll + twice-baked brioche

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 6

seating :: 7

service :: 6

coffee :: 6

food :: 8

value :: 5

overall :: 7

pros :: paying at the register + close to sa's

cons :: small cups + toast [too hard!]

shining star :: p&e + pastries

memories :: morning after pool, portlandia & portraits + sr didn't have scrambled eggs [she's growing up!], return to the sweets

url :: bewicheddeli.com [no brunch menu online]

smbc :: twenty-seven :: bon vié

what did we have

rm :: savory tart [sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, chives, egg] + side salad [walnuts, mandaraian oranges, blue cheese]

et ::  savory tart [sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, chives, egg] + side salad [walnuts, mandaraian oranges, blue cheese]

st :: breakfast sandwich with potatoes o'brien + orange eyes

sr :: express breakfast [pancake + bacon + scrambled eggs]

ratings (out of ten)

atmosphere :: 6

seating :: 6

service :: 7

coffee :: 6

food :: 8

value :: forgot

overall :: 7

pros :: large "side" salad + peaceful people + good table [it was round!] + o'brien potatoes

cons :: lack of water refills [stay hydrated, stay healthy] + kitchen "too" open

shining star :: savory tart!

memories :: introduction to "TDD" + "if you want a bite, try et's" + rob "brushing" his hair back

url :: bonviecafe.net/

smbc :: twenty-six :: doswell

potluck style.
rm :: bloody marys
st :: mini egg bake + bacon (?)
sr :: pastries
sa :: polenta with mushrooms
et :: fruit bruschetta
ek :: oj