Ears still ringing from the night before, M and I bared the cold for some brunch at Blue Ribbon Bakery. An old favorite, I’ve been to this cozy café at closing after one too many drinks at Kingswood, the next morning for their to die for Blue Benedict (essentially Eggs Benedict with Serrano ham, Jarlsberg cheese, and tomato on toasted challah), and their wine bar across the street for delectable appetizers and perfectly concocted cocktails for a handful of first dates. It’s the kind of place you can imagine cool, over-size sweater wearing writers frequenting during the week and preppy bankers or stylish PR girls dropping by on the weekends.
Not only is the food delicious, the staff could not be friendlier. Whether pondering over a wine selection or ordering Profiteroles for breakfast (yes, a friend of mine did this once), they are always as nice as can be and do everything with a genuine, Buddy the Elf-size smile.
Today before diving into my Warm Goat Cheese Salad ($16.25), I noticed that they now have a cookbook, which can be purchased at Blue Ribbon or online.
A perfect holiday gift for M (or one of my other food-loving friends), I may need to buy two—I’d hate to be without a copy myself!
Blue Ribbon Bakery & Café
http://www.blueribbonrestaurants.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/@blueribbonNYC
http://www.blueribbonrestaurants.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/@blueribbonNYC
35 Downing St.
(212) 337-0404
