Day 9 - 7A - My first NY brunch

Brunch is big in New York. Most brunch spots are packed from morning till late afternoon on the weekends. I ate my first brunch at 7A on avenue A at e. 7th st. (i guess that's why it's called 7A). I was greeted by the manager who then showed me to the bar. Stuart was my bartender / waiter who was assisted by Chris. Stuart asked me 'who do you write for?' I replied 'not the New York Times or Gourmet (i wish), i write for my blog.' New Order was playing in the background. "I love them. I used to listen to them in high school," i said.

I was torn between the many brunch items which included Huevos Rancheros, California omelette, waffles, pancakes, frittata. After asking about the pancakes which i was told were standard but recommended and looking over at the man next to me eating huevos rancheros (which looked good), i told the guys, " i could just go to chipotle and have a burrito." Actually, i would eventually like to try huevos rancheros but i am often in the mood for pancakes or waffles when out for breakfast. Boring, i know.

I chose the pancakes and i had the choice of bacon or sausage (i chose sausage), bananas, blueberries or a mix of fruit ( i chose a mix), and rum butter or strawberry butter (i chose rum butter). I also chose orange juice (over cocktails) and a coffee.

The man eating the huevos rancheros was reading the New York Times and slightly envious i asked what's new in the news? 'There's a new chairman for the NEA and he wants to make arts part of economic redevelopment', and showing me the headline, 'Job losses are slow'. "Oh, this is good," i said.

Stuart was making a mimosa. "A brunch staple," i said. "champagne and a splash of orange juice," he said. "Too early for alcohol," i said. "If you've been out drinking the night before, it's good; that's the theory of the bloody mary," he said.

The rum butter was like candy and i started eating it right out of the ramikin. The pancakes were thick and the blueberries very large. The sausages were thick and juicy.

And then Stuart let out: "i work for Vice."
"What do you there? The guys who started it are from Montreal."
"Business side; sales; ads."

And then Chris added: "I see them in Williamsburg; they're crazy. I see the guy who does ...tv carnage...interesting people and interesting commentary."

"I might apply there," i said

"They need some quality journalism," Chris said.
"Yes, and i'm going to provide that," i said sarcastically.

"There are some great blogs in this city. It is an intellectual and cultural epicentre. So many people congealing," Chris said.
"Wow, congealing, you have a good vocabulary, I'm not even sure how to spell that," i said.

A customer overhearing my interview said upon leaving,"It's not 5 star dining, but you won't get sick here."

After about 4 cups of coffee, i think i was done. It was an entertaining brunch.