Norma's
New York, NY 10019-3318
Phone: (212) 708-7460
03/31/2008 Posted by VinceFoodandFriends
I brought a friend from DC to Norma's this past Saturday with a 10:45am reservation. We were warmly welcomed by Robin who was such a charming delight that we did not mind the additional 10 minute wait in this bustling restaurant. After receiving a delicious amuse bouche shot of the fresh squeezed juice medley of the day, we were given 2 additional large glasses of this liquid ambrosia compliments of Robin!! Being "quality carb" addicts, we ordered the bakery basket for the table. Know those danish you see at continental breakfasts that look tasty but taste of iced cardboard? Well, these were flawless here! The varied basket tasty contents included house made jams of both apricot ( I happily found chunks of the fruit in it!!) and blueberry. Both dishes soared expectations: The blueberry pancakes with Devonshire Cream were clearly made with a non-coying sauce of the bright flavor that only wild blueberries can provide. This on top of cakes that were flawlessly prepared. Suffice it to say that the accompanying bottle of real maple syrup was not needed. The Eggs Benedict Norma style actually tasted of farm fresh eggs. I'm not kidding. The rasher of bacon we also ordered was flavorful without being over salted. Be sure to bring an appetite. You are in for serious breakfast/brunch heaven!!
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