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February 8, 2009


CUISINE: Bistro, Brunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

105 First Avenue at 7th street

(p) 212-982-5870

 

Forget your morning sweet tooth.  Counter proves that French toast absolutely needs to be made with real eggs. Their vegan version with banana flambee had the consistency of a regurgitated meal, and a taste so faint it was more like an aftertaste. The Omelette Lorraine was greasy, the potatoes were not crispy, and the side salad was tiny and seriously overdressed. The only saving grace was the housemade baked goods with sangria marmalade and strawberry butter.  The service was atrocious and the prices were high—drinks were not included and regular coffee cost $3.  You’re better off brunching at Café Brama a few blocks north.  

 


Posted in FOOD on February 8, 2009 8:30pm by Seth | 0 comments