Nathan B. wrote: >I am in search of the perfect Eggs Benedict (or as close to that as you >can get). Being somewhat new to the area I have yet to find a place >that either serves them or a place I feel comfortable ordering them at. >I am very picky about how they are prepared. The english muffin has to >be toasted enough so it dosen't get soggy and the egg yolk must still be >runny (but not to the point where I might get food poisioning). Price >isn't an issue (to a certain point). Anyone have any suggestions?? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the brunch offerings at Brie & Bordeaux. They make -- IMO -- Seattle's best eggs benedict. Rustic muffins (I think homemade!), fragrant hollandaise sauce, light touch of fresh herbs, etc. B&B is in North Wallingford/Greenlake next to the Honeybear. Good luck, Jarrett
Seattle, WA
Where can one find good Eggs Benedict?
J P. wrote: >Sheryl S. wrote: >>speaking of that neighborhood, has anyone tried the new polynesian (sp??) >>place next to brie and bordeaux? how is it? >It's called Luau and was started by a waitperson from the Dahlia and a >former bar manager from, among others, El Camino. We haven't been for >food, but the drinks are good -- same exact Margs as El Camino -- and >strong. >Menu is an update to the familiar flavors of Polynesian cooking. Not too >expensive. Just an update to the Luau question... I went last night and was really, really impressed. The smallish menu is an unusual mix of Polynesian, Asian, and modernist influences, yet it still hits a humble/neighborhood vibe. I had shitake and rock shrimp potstickers with appropriate dipping material (sound familiar ?). The entree, Macadamia encrusted pork tenderloin, was also right on. I was afraid Macadamia nuts might be just downright goofy, but the flavors were tight and directed. The chef -- whose name escapes me -- worked at the Dahlia before being part of the team to open Etta's. Next he opened Jitterbug and now Luau. Seems to have the right mix -- forward-thinking, yet undertands flavors in the classic sense... Good luck...
, Sheryl S. wrote: > . . . >speaking of that neighborhood, has anyone tried the new polynesian (sp??) >place next to brie and bordeaux? how is it? I visited last night. (Luau Polynesian Lounge, 2253 N 56th St., 633-5822) Looks like it might have promise, but my experience was very spotty. Service was well-meaning, but reasonably inattentive. My rib appetizer was tough and tasteless, and arrived no more than a minute before my entree, after a 25 minute wait. The steamed fish entree, on the other hand, was terrific--perfectly done, with intense cilantro and coconut milk flavors. Dessert was nice, but diverged from the menu description--instead of coconut ice cream, chocolate sauce, and macadamia brittle as advertised, I got coconut ice cream, chocolate sauce, and berries. Slightly schizophrenic. I expect I'll probably try it again sometime, with some trepidation.