Brunch at DB Moderne

What is the deal with a Morning Slam? I really never understood the concept of why people throw good money away by going to a restaurant that have dishes called Morning or Southern' Slam. I am not also a big fan of a $3.99 basic breakfast at some dodgy pub. For me, I work frigin' hard for my bucks and when I eat out I want to be impressed. I like eating places that have great food, fab ambience and reasonal price range.

I had brunch with my friends Randal, Marnie and their daughter Sadie at DB Moderne. (DB standing for Daniel Boulud as he is one of the greatest chefs in our time with various different restaurants around the country.) I was very impressed with my breakfast. I always recommend when eating out with freinds that you should all order something different so you can all taste various items on the menu.

I myself was a bit daring and wanted to stray away from typical bacon and eggs combo or french toast. I decided to have their Duck Poutine Lyonnaise $14. It was the most tender shredded duck meat braised in what they call "au jus," think of the richest most flavourful gravy drenched in this succulent bird. On top on the duck what the most crunchiest roasted or maybe fried potatoes then covered with cheese like poutine. Then atop that was this most delicious perfectly cooked poached egg. Aside all this was a perfectly dressed salad. Omg, omg my eyes were rolling with delight. There was an orgy of flavours in my mouth that I could not explain. I do highly recommend this dish. This dish does fill you up with its generous portion. Randal had their Brioche French Toast $12. It was ok but I fond it a little skimppy for what your paying as it was only 2 small pieces of french toast with lil bits of fruit. When I eat something like french toast or pancakes I like to accompany them with some sort of salted pig product side dish like sausages or bacon. Marnie had the Classic Eggs Benedict $14. I was never a great fan of Eggs Benny just because I find the holladaise sauces to rich for me but if you like eggs benny Marnie does recommend it. Last but not least, Sadie had the Belgian Waffle $12. How can you go wrong, all kids love waffles and whip cream but I still think you need some Porky Pig on that plate.

All in all I do recommend this restaurant for their food and very modern dining room. Service was very attendtive and perfect. This is why I don't mind paying extra for eating out for breakfast. You get the service you need compared to being ignored or forgotten when you need a simple refill for coffee or wanting a glass of water. Kudos to the staff of DB Moderne. Feel free to check them out at http://www.dbbistro.ca/