For my mother’s birthday this year, we went to Lemeac for brunch. This was a little refresher from her favorite spot, Breakfast Club. No reservation was made, but it was okay for our laid back schedule. Arriving about around 2pm, the restaurant’s tables just started to free up. What a timing!

Breads with 2 types of jams were served before our main meals and to say the least, Mr.Butter and my mom fell deeply in love with the jams. Sadly, no picture was taken. They were fruity and the sweetness was just on point.

Potato and leek tartelette, sunny side up egg, lardons and asparagus

This tartelette looked harmless on the plate. My mom’s first remark was “That’s all?” But appearance can be misleading. Maybe it was because of over indulgence of the previous bread, she couldn’t finish it. I don’t blame her; the infiltration of the goat cheese was pungent and became heavy after several mouthful. Otherwise, it was a nice hearty tartelette.

Poached eggs, smoked salmon and Spanish caviar on blinis

This visually pleasing poached eggs and smoked salmon on what I would like to describe as miniature pancakes were delicious. The poached eggs couldn’t have been better cooked. Once knifed it, a coulis of egg yolk rushed out like a opening of a new stream. I personally believed that the Spanish caviar was nothing but acting as a fancy visual to the whole dish. Mr.Butter had to disagree saying he was able taste them.

Norwegian plate (salmon Gravlax, Nordic shrimps, caraway bread, cucumber salad)

This Norwegian plate was quite an unexpected item for brunch, although it fits naturally well in one. The biggest highlight would be the flavorful salmon Gravlax. Gravlax is basically raw salmon cured in salt, sugar and dill. A nice change from smoked salmon. The slices were thicker and the taste was more soulful. I would choose Gralax anyday over smoked salmon.

French toast, milk jam ice cream and maple caramel

This giant toast was a decadent monster. Anyone going to Lemeac just has to try it. It was a big piece of spongy toast nicely soaked in the caramel dizzle. Eating with the slowly melting ice cream just pushed away any sadness, stress, any negative feelings. All I felt was satisfaction and happiness. When people say “Food is happiness”, this is what they mean.

Lemeac brunch was a success. Now, I can’t wait to go back to try their dinner menu. It looks promising.

Zuuchini