A couple weekends ago, I met friends for brunch at the Heritage Tavern before we went to see Rent at the Overture Center. I love brunch and was ecstatic when my friend, Nhi, suggested a new restaurant. I had walked by the restaurant several times before and never knew the name of it. Like most restaurants downtown, it was busy. However, it didn’t take long for us to get our table, but maybe that had more to do with the fact that I was late. I barely had a sip of my drink before we were escorted to our seats.
When going through the menu, I automatically knew what I would get. My rule of thumb for determining whether a restaurant has good brunch is how good its eggs Benedict is. If a restaurant cannot make decent eggs Benedict, it will probably be the last time I go there for brunch. Of course, that was what I ordered.
The Classic Eggs Benedict was plated beautifully when it came out. The eggs were poached and hollandaise consistency looked perfect. The rosti potato wasn’t what I expected it to be since the potato was not grated. What did I think when I took my first bite? It was good. Not great, unfortunately. I liked the “Old-Fashioned” ham and thought the hollandaise sauce was good. I prefer my hollandaise sauce with a bit more lemon than most people do. The eggs were poached exactly the way I like it – the yolk runny with a bit of pasty texture. The rosti potato was not crispy enough and needed more seasoning.
I also ordered the Donuts & Espresso-Coffee Ganache and yes, I did share them. They were delicious and absolutely divine as it was stated several times after brunch. The donuts had the perfect texture that was not too dense or light, and had the right amount of sugar. The espresso-coffee ganache sauce balanced the sweetness of the donut.
Nhi ordered the Lobster Scramble. I had a bite of it and OMG it was good. Honestly, I could have ate it for her. The croissant that came with it was huge. I will definitely order it the next time I go there for brunch. The House Cut Fries ordered for the table were delicious, especially with house ketchup and chili aioli. It was a great starter even for brunch. The feel of the restaurant was perfect for meeting friends for brunch and the donuts definitely increased the chance that I will be going back.