Sometimes, it is about greasy food, colorful waiters and questionable decor... But, sometimes, you just have to play it cool. That was the plan, as we headed towards Stephi's on Tremont, last weekend on a cloudy Saturday morning.
Our friend Laura (who would be brave enough to come with us for another Brunch excursion the very next day) was in town and we were determined to show her what Brunch was about in Beantown. Stephie's had been on our radar (and anyone else's, for that matter) for a while so we decided it would be a great opportunity to take pride in the great Brunching scene the South End has to offer.
The absolute pinnacle of coolness on a Saturday morning is sitting in one of the very few outside tables Stephie's has to offer. Of course, managing to get on of those tables is a formidable feat comparable with dealing with the maitre d' at their cousin establishment Stephanie's on Newbury. However, the weather was certainly less than perfect and we were happy to sit inside, close to one of their large windows. Our people watching hunger was therefore satisfied and we could concentrate on food (and drinks!).
As usual, I decided to go for the Bloody Mary. I have to say I was very satisfied. It was very well spiced, contained the right amount of alcohol and was abundant. The celery was fresh and it was very tasty overall. A great way to kick off your weekend. More noteworthy was Ani's choice. Get a hold of this. "The Executive Mimosa": Champagne, Grey Goose l'Orange Vodka, Cointreau and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice on the Rocks! Oh, and it was a generous size. I have to say I was pretty impressed. Ana was certainly very enthusiastic about it. :)
As far as food, their menu is comprehensive and it contains your Brunch fundamentals plus a couple of interesting twists. Two of them are variation of our good friend Bennie. One is the Salty Pretzel Crusted Crab Cake Benedict. The other, I went for: Smoked Salmon and Avocado Benedict. Just perfect. One thing that sets this dish apart from other Salmon based variations of this classic is that the fish seems to be slightly cooked. Also, the mustard Hollandaise was a cool touch. It was a great choice.
Ana decide to try one of their 3 egg Omelets. It was huge! It contained healthy quantities of black forest ham and aged cheddar. I thought it was a little bit plain, but Ana seemed to like it. Of course, the whole thing was just an excuse. Ana really was looking for a dish that was served with home fries. The omelet filled that condition. The fries were brown and tasty.
Overall it was a great experience. And let's be honest, if you are looking for a cool spot for brunch in Boston that creates a New York type experience, the South End is the destination. Stephie's is clearly a great choice if you happen to be in the neighborhood.
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