Crazy few weeks ahead!

My food schedule is getting a little nuts. This week:
- La Esquina tonight: I cannot wait to try the Spanish Sauv Blanc and the taquitos
- Mia Dona tomorrow: Happy Birthday, Halpal!

Next week:
- The Chopping Block: I'm going to be a guest trying the food on a new NBC cooking show!

Week of June 2 (aka week of hetero lifemate reunion):
- Fig and Olive! An old stand by!
- Del Posto: hoping to prove that heaven really is a place on Earth
- Tarallucci: oh how I've missed you!

Week of June 9:
- Scarpetta: Could Scott Conant (of Alto and L'Impero) be my new hero?
- Sarabeth's: an obvious brunch choice with le boy's parents
- Angelo's of Mulberry: taking over Little Italy one bite at a time!

Why I Love Brunch

Brunch is that time of the week that I look forward to every weekend. I can effectively cure my hangover with some eggs, toast, and, if it's really severe, a big fat Bloody Mary.

On Sunday (I know, I'm a bit lackadaisical on posting these days), Lauren and I went to Resto, a Belgian Spotted Pig that's conveniently located around the corner from my new apartment.

I started out with an Americano, Lauren with a cappuccino. Not too bitter, not too frothy. LD had to talk me down from the $12 Bloody Mary ledge but the tables around us really seemed to be enjoying theirs immensely. We decided to split the eggs Benedict and an egg white frittata (wedding in t-minus six days!) and we could not have selected a better brunch.

The Benedict was obviously my favorite since the English muffin was replaced by a sweet, fluffy, perfectly-sized Belgian waffle. The Hollandaise sauce was not too overwhelming and created a thin, smooth layer over the egg. The frittata, surprisingly, was very well seasoned was just bursting with flavor. Both were accompanied by a lightly dressed mixed greens salad - it complemented the heavy Benedict perfectly.

I'll definitely be back to Resto as the fries with dipping sauce and Bloodys looked TO DIE FOR.