Pipa

...is located at 35 East 18th Street connected to NYC's ABC Carpet in the Flatiron District.

I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict ($13) and orange juice ($3.50) for breakfast. The eggs benedict were accompanied by a small salad and was very good. Instead of being served on a traditional english muffin it was served on potato pancakes.

Tartine

...is located at 253 West 11th Street in NYC's West Village.

They offer a great prix fixe weekend brunch - $14.95 and includes orange juice and coffee or tea.

"J" had the Eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes.

I had the Grilled Salmon Sandwich on Seven Grain roll with tomato, arugula, portabello mushroom, honey ginger & shallot mayonaise with roasted potatoes and hollandaise sauce.

We topped it off with two of their delicious desserts:

Mixed berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream and a giant chocolate macaron with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream ($6.50/each).

M. Wells

...is a new restaurant in an old fashion silver train car diner shell located in Queen's Long Island City neighborhood at 21-17 49th Avenue. The chef is from Quebec and puts a gourmet spin on diner food.

Ever since this tiny breakfast/lunch only spot was featured in the NY Times Travel section it has been packed on the weekends. The hostess is overwhelmed, but very sweet and polite.

I started with mint lemonade ($3) and a biscuit with apple butter jam ($4). Then I had the egg souffle with mushroom broth and bonito flakes ($8). It was served in an adorable little dutchy pot and the heat caused the bonito flakes to wave around. The eggs were light and airy - similar to a custard.

Even though it was brunch I had to try the well reviewed foie gras ($10) which was a very generous portion seared and served on top of brioche toast...fabulous.

And then I topped it off with a slice of coconut cream pie ($5) - which was very good.

I will have to return to try their famous egg and sausage muffin sandwich and bone marrow.

Lou Mitchell's Chicago

...is an institution in downtown Chicago located at 565 W. Jackson Boulevard.

Upon entering the hostess offers a basket of freshly made donut holes (yum). And once you are seated at your table she offers mini boxes of Milk Duds.

"I", "C" and I shared an order of coffee cake. After the delight of the donut holes we were disappointed that the coffee cake was just mediocre.

I had freshly squeezed orange juice and two eggs over easy (one must have been a twin because I received 3 yokes) with hash browns and whole wheat toast.

Cafe Medina - Vancouver

...is located in Vancouver between the Gaslight District and Chinatown at 556 Beatty Street.

I had the Samoune Fume - open faced ciabatta sandwich, fried egg, smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, sliced avocado, arugula pepperdew and artichoke salad (CA$12) and a pot of loose leaf earl grey tea (CA$2.75).

Then I topped it off with a waffle (CA$3.15) with raspberry caramel (CA$1). Yum!

The Breslin

is located in the Ace Hotel in NYC's Midtown at 16 West 29th Street and offers an English Breakfast ($21) with 2 fried eggs, stewed tomato, mushrooms, sausage and bacon. I also had an order of whole wheat toast ($3) and orange juice ($5).

It was okay, but I don't know why there is so much hype about this restaurant. I guess I should try their dinner menu to find out more.