Prune

Cecyl

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LOVE this place. It's been open for sometime yet it still draws crowds. Here's a tip: get there before it opens on the weekends. We were there at 10 minutes before opening on a Sunday and there was already a line outside the place. Fortunately, we made it inside on the first seating.

The food is quite delicious and well-presented. While the portions are consistent with most restaurants that cater to the middle/upper-income crowd, they are perfect for those who don't want to feel bloated at the end of a meal.

I'd suggest starting with the merveilles (deep-fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar). The serving is enough for three people. These were YUMMY.

My two dining companions had omelettes while I had a standard bacon, soft-scrambled eggs, potatoes rosti, and english muffin. The eggs were delicious, cooked with parsley and other spices. I must admit that this dish was the weakest of the three, but that's because bacon, eggs, potatoes, and english muffin is a rather ho-hum combination for anyone.

One of the omelettes was to die for. It was made with carraway seeds and sour cream. Perfect pairing. The creamy tartness of the sour cream was contrasted with the licorice-like goodness of the seeds, rounded out by the texture of the eggs. I'm getting hungry just thinking about that again.

The other omelette was not on the menu but was still quite tasty. It was made with smoked salmon and cream cheese. The smoked salmon there is great. I think they get it from Russ and Daughters, a well-known family deli in the East Village.

Service was great. We received an adequate amount of attention but never felt rushed, even though there was a line outside waiting for seating during the prime brunch hour. I'd definitely go back and can't wait to try dinner there!