Showing posts with label Brunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brunch. Show all posts
Monday, May 7, 2012
Courtyard Brunch
This breakfast/lunch place is hidden in the Victoria Courtyard, but don't discount it for its not so prime location. It is a good thing, because it has about 10 tables inside and only 6 by the fountain in the courtyard. It is absolutely adorable, and I was so excited to try it.
We started off with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and an Arnold Palmer, which were very refreshing. While we were waiting for our dishes, we were served a amuse bouch, LOVE the idea, but wasn't a huge fan of the chipotle fried chicken skin. It was really spicy and had little flavor.
I ordered the chilaquiles (a favorite breakfast meal of mine) with over medium eggs with homemade chorizo. Under the eggs sat perfectly grilled onions, chiles, and the chorizo. The flavors were delicious, slightly lacking quantity of toppings compared to the number of chips served. I just wanted more of the flavor, less of the chips, not a bad thing. Andrew ordered Gallons de Madre, an open faced breakfast sandwich with ham, bechamel, brioche, and poached eggs.
We really wanted to try the maple bacon biscuit, but we did not make it before they were sold out. (Arrive before 2pm). So we ordered the fresh baked cinnamon roll. We were way too full to eat the cinnamon roll, so we took it home for a late afternoon dessert. It was good, but had nothing on my grandma's.
Overall it was a great afternoon spot. Like most of the Yelpers said, the service wasn't great, but I can deal with that as long as the food is good. Hopefully, the word will spread and waiters will put a smile on, a smile will never hurt.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Renaud's 2nd time around!
Last weekend while we were at Renaud's for brunch one of the regulars mentioned the almond croissants were to die for, we tried to order them, but it was already after noon and they had sold out. Not willing to give up experiencing the almond croissants, my friend Jenisse and I returned early this Sunday.
As we waited in line I worried that I would once again miss out in the croissants, but there were 2 left and we were taking both! Which was a very good decision. To accompany our croissants we also ordered lattes and fruit cups (to make up for the guilt of the buttery croissants).
The croissants were served right away, so excited to try this treat I couldn't wait to sit down. We sat at a table on their patio and the deliciousness was about to begin. It was a regular butter croissant, topped with almond icing and chopped almonds and inside was an almond glaze. Oh yes, I ate it all and every crumb on my plate.
This is definitely a Santa Barbara gem!
As we waited in line I worried that I would once again miss out in the croissants, but there were 2 left and we were taking both! Which was a very good decision. To accompany our croissants we also ordered lattes and fruit cups (to make up for the guilt of the buttery croissants).
The croissants were served right away, so excited to try this treat I couldn't wait to sit down. We sat at a table on their patio and the deliciousness was about to begin. It was a regular butter croissant, topped with almond icing and chopped almonds and inside was an almond glaze. Oh yes, I ate it all and every crumb on my plate.
This is definitely a Santa Barbara gem!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
Wow, this has been a crazy week, I am just sharing from Sunday!
Oven-Roasted Chicken
Caramelized onions, bacon and melted aged Gruyere cheese on choice of homemade soft roll, multigrain, sourdough or wheat bread
Croque Madame
Béchamel sauce, Swiss cheese and ham finished with a sunny side up egg on homemade pain de mie
Croque Madame: Best Sunny Side Up Egg!!!
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