The Smile

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The servers were very accommodating. Four of us ordered three appetizers and two entrees and that was plenty. The mezzo plate had three kinds of hummus and plenty fresh veggies. Each dish seemed to come with a different kind of bread. The salmon was perfectly cooked with a great glaze. The chicken was moist and flavorful. We ate outside, at the bottom of the steps. There was fresh air and little street noise.

This was a new discovery this morning when we just wanted something simple and good and we got what we wanted and so much more. The outside is charming and rustic and the inside so cozy and inviting. My friend wanted the French toast and they were out (which means it’s probably amazing and we’ll have to be back for it) so he got the waffles and loved them. The waffle topping seems to change seasonally which is always good. My avocado toast looked so good I didn’t bother photographing it. It was amazing and prepared for me on gluten free toast. The regular toast is probably even better! Service was lovely and attentive but not too much. It was a perfect brunch. Will report back on the cocktails next time! Update: I’ve been back many times since this initial review but this time really needs an updated review. The outdoor seating is so nice, service is still impeccable and today we had the pleasure of being at Emilio’s table. He was very helpful and genuine and made our brunch memorable. Also, the mezcal Paloma is incredible!

This was a new discovery this morning when we just wanted something simple and good and we got what we wanted and so much more. The outside is charming and rustic and the inside so cozy and inviting. My friend wanted the French toast and they were out (which means it’s probably amazing and we’ll have to be back for it) so he got the waffles and loved them. The waffle topping seems to change seasonally which is always good. My avocado toast looked so good I didn’t bother photographing it. It was amazing and prepared for me on gluten free toast. The regular toast is probably even better! Service was lovely and attentive but not too much. It was a perfect brunch. The Cocktails were good too!!!

Solid food. Had the roasted half cauliflower and the salmon. Both very satisfying. Salmon is dime a dozen entree and while I may not remember this piece for the rest of my life it was cooked perfectly. The cauliflower was also well cooked, a decent amount of bite and the right degree of browning. Both were dressed well if not impeccably and we cleaned our plates. Atmosphere was satisfying especially for a winter evening. Service was... serviceable, not great, but not overtly offensive. Prompt and effective if not particularly warm. It is unlikely that you will leave dissatisfied.