ARTS & CULTURE
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Cost
getting attitude from our server when we asked what
happened to them, and the exchange with the tourist lawyer while we drank them. Bonus (?): since our
server nearly forgot our mimosas, we got our $1 coffee
for free!
In preparing this review, we noticed that all of the
prices listed online are slightly lower than they actually are in the restaurant (by $0.50-1.00), so beware.
K arolina: No one gets excited about mimosas, right?
I mean, boozy brunch is awesome, but there’s a ceiling of deliciousness for a combo of orange juice and
cheap sparkling wine. My initial enthusiasm fizzled
(pun intended) during the unreasonable wait, and
was not resuscitated by the lack-lustre cocktail. Skip
the drinks here.
K ate: Sadly, I do get really excited about mimosas…
The Food
We decided to each get our own meals and to split a
waffle to see what all the fuss was about.
K ate: I got The Hungry Gal, which consisted of two
eggs, toast, potato rosti, apple coleslaw, and a choice
of protein; I asked for my eggs over-easy, and got
bacon. I liked the potato rosti, which turned out to
be a small serving of grated fried potatoes. The bacon
and apple coleslaw were also good, though I have no
idea what the sauce on the apples was. However, my
eggs came to me over-hard, and the bread used for
the toast wasn’t very good (I could have paid extra for
challah, but wasn’t willing to bear the cost).
K a rolin a: As a recent pescetarian (en route to
proper vegetarianism), I’ve been surprised to find
that brunch has been the only time I have felt limited
while dining out. Nearly all breakfast meats are pork,
which generally leaves eggs and super-sweet options
like French toast or waffles on the table (again, pun
intended). As a result, I was pleased to see that the
Toast Champignon could be customized to substitute bacon for caramelized onions and sautéed bell
peppers. My meal, then, consisted of a toasted bagel
topped with a mountain of mushrooms and the aforementioned vegetables with a poached egg on the side.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the vegetables were expertly seasoned and full of flavour. I was
also an enthusiast of their potato rosti, though I part
ways with Kate in my feelings regarding the apple
coleslaw. I just can’t get behind a combo of pickles and
apples.
of service and atmosphere, you’ll probably enjoy LPD.
Otherwise, you might leave disappointed. u
K ate’s meal: Mimosa ($7), The Hungry Gal ($11), and
half of a waffle ($3.50) added up to $23.53 plus tip.
K arolina’s meal: Mimosa ($7), Toast Champignon
($13), and half of a waffle ($3.50) added up to $25.79
plus tip.
Final thoughts
K ate: I wouldn’t go back – there are cheaper places
with better food and without the ‘tude.
K arolina: Even considering the fact that you never
ordered drinks at the other restaurants you reviewed,
this place was pricier than most of them. And does
anyone else find it odd that the vegetarian option was
more expensive than the omnivorous meal? With poor
service and acceptable (though not incredible) food,
the most complimentary thing I can say about LPD
is that it’s a good option for vegetarian brunchers, as
long as the food arrives promptly. If an enlarged meal
selection is important enough to displace the criteria
fin a l SCORE
service: 1/5
atmosphere: 2.5/5
food: 3/5
overall:
t humbs down
Nicki Minaj’s Third Reich-inspired music video.
K ate: In my defence, I swear my apple coleslaw didn’t
have pickles in it. Also, the food was room temperature when it came to our table. The waffle was a good
size as a side, but I would have been disappointed if
that was my whole meal; it quite small for $7, and cold
(though that was partially our fault…we ate it last).
K arolina: The fact that the food was nearly cold by
the time it came to our table was a definite shortcoming, and probably a product of the restaurant being
severely under-staffed until RBF came along towards
the end of our meal. Sadly, her presence didn’t do
much to improve things. The waffles were good, but
nothing to write home about. Starving Artist’s counterparts are much better.
ê Be wary of the pickles that might be lurking in your apple coleslaw!