Brunch: The Smith 55 3rd Avenue between 10th & 11th Streets

Happy New Year, everyone! After a hiatus to plan for some 2012 initiatives, the Food Mave is back! While I haven't been blogging, I have been eating, so I will be catching you all up on my 2011 eating escapades over the next few weeks. 

Today, was dedicated to chess, and the Associates Board of Chess-in-the-Schools decided to have its meeting over brunch.  The Smith is a spot located on 3rd Ave. between 10th and 11th streets in the East Village that has some entrees to speed up recovery from Saturday night transgressions.

Assorted Breakfast Pastries - bread, donuts, muffins and croissants

 We started off by splitting the assorted pastries basket.  Now, I wasn't gonna partake (I'm trying to watch my weight), but then I saw this tasty buttery croissant and had to go in.  The donut in there was also to die for.

 

 

Ranchero Scramble - chipotle salsa, black beans, tortillas, cheddar, advocado

The Ranchero Scramble I had was pretty bland.  The salsa needed more kick.  I was overall unsatisfied with my dish.

Country Breakfast - cheddar grits, grilled ham steak, biscuit, gravy

Kate had the Country Breakfast and devoured it.  That gravy looks pretty tasty. 

Potato Waffle Benedict - eggs, caramelized onions, potatoes

 Chris' entree looked the most interesting! The eggs were promptly scarfed down.

Steak and Eggs - Steak, eggs (duh!)

Kristine got them steak and eggs.  I wanted to go with steak and eggs but thought that the ranchero scramble would have more flavor.  WRONG!


Overall, The Smith's food is decent at best.  I'd rate it a C+.  You can tell by the lack of enthusiasm characteristic of this blog.



Maven out!