Brunch!

To start the new year off right, my Mom and I headed to the Driskill for a much needed relaxing meal. She happened to have a gift certificate to 1886 Cafe and Bakery, which made it all the more sweet of a trip. We arrived just in time to catch the tail end of brunch, and my eyes went directly to Eggs Benedict. This happens to be a favorite, so my order was placed. We chatted in the packed dining room, and were able to catch up with Tony Sansalone, the Executive Pastry Chef. Tony used to own Sansalone's Bakery on 12th street, but moved back into the Hotel business a few years ago. He is an expert cake maker, and now produces lovely desserts for the hotel. When our meals arrived (yes we both ordered Eggs Benedict) we were thrilled. I more thrilled probably b/c it was the perfect dish to work off the celebrations of New Year's Eve. The eggs were perfectly poached, the Canadian bacon salty, and the Hollandaise sauce just the amount of zing I needed. Though the potatoes were a bit mediocre, they did a great job of soaking up excess sauce. It would be fantastic if the $12 dish had a complimentary Mimosa, but for great Hollandaise sauce, it will do. Be sure to check out the beautiful hotel when you're up for a great bite.

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