The Weekly Eater: 12/01 – 12/14

Each Monday going forward, I'm going to give you, my dear readers, a recap of where I ate during the prior week, and a list of where I have plans to dine this week.

Saturday, 12/06: Brunch at Bobo

• Bobo isn’t one of those restaurants that you just “happen upon” while strolling through the West Village. While the location is prime, the restaurant’s signage is below street level and rather small. This makes first time diners feel like they are privy to top secret dining information. Bobo’s bi-level space evokes the feeling of dining in a wealthy New Yorker’s townhouse. The atmosphere is nothing short of “shabby chic meets Renaissance.” Absolutely charming, indeed. I began my meal with a Pimm’s Cup cocktail that was so refreshing and subtle; I wondered whether or not it even contained alcohol. Andrew and I split the Bobu (which is Bobo’s beef burger) and the spaetzle with breakfast sausage and a poached egg. I found the burger to be quite good, though I wasn’t too keen on the lathering of pickled onion atop my beef patty. Fresh, sautéed or even fried onion would have been much more desirable. The spaetzle dish was heavy, greasy and bland. However, there were two unique elements: A perfectly poached egg and subtle notes of nutmeg. Overall, Andrew and I enjoyed our experience and found the restaurant’s brunch menu to be very affordable.

This week, I have plans to dine:

• Sunday, 12/14: Brunch...TBD

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Until we eat again,

Lindsay, The Lunch Belle