Neither a journalistic entity nor a really a cafe. Also not a greasy spoon, but what else do you expect from Georgetown? Prices range from $12-15, topping out at $15 for steak and eggs.

My friend and I entered the Middle-eastern styled restaurant (which is actually Italian) surprised by its wide selection of crepes (traditionally French) and other savory breakfast fare. With a smattering of sweet dishes as well, this isn’t your diner brunch of a rash of bacon and extra gooey french toast. A fellow brunch enthusiast with a worldly head for food, Monique ordered the crepe marino - filled with shrimp, scallops, sun dried tomatoes, and shallots in a creamy sauce. It was delicious - the shrimp and scallops were cooked but still tender, and none of the flavors were overpowering. It was accompanied by a baby greens salad with shaved parmesan and possibly a champagne dressing?

I had the eggs benedict. Delicious. Nothing new about eggs benedict, but what made it wonderful was the seasoning over the poached eggs. Some pepper, paprika, little something else to make it special. Randomly enough it came with shoestring potatoes  - I’d prefer a traditional hashbrown myself.

I would certainly give it a 4, 4.5 on taste and vibe - the place is intimate enough for a date spot or a group of close friends, and our waitress was great - but despite the delicious food I’m not sure if I would’ve shelled out $12 again. The seafood crepe, maybe. Both were delicious enough for no leftovers, but then again that means there wasn’t enough to be leftover…

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