Quality Brunch at Quality Eats

When we were living in the city, one of our go-to spots for excellent steak was Quality Meats.  At the beginning of 2019 (yes this is a delayed post, and so worth it!), our dear Frenchie Carole (who works for their managing company) encouraged us to try one of their new spots - Quality Eats.    

We actually both wound up going separately at first.  Mel went for brunch with Carole, and (after hearing the rave reviews) DJ took his work team for lunch.  That's when we each had the chance to try one of the restaurant's signature dishes - Grilled Nueske's Bacon with peanut butter and jalapeno jelly.  It sounds crazy, we know.  But WHOA-M-G, it is amazing and deserving of the title "signature dish."  We'll have to go back just to get a picture to add to this entry.  

Finally one weekend back in the summer, we ventured into the city with our little guy to grab brunch TOGETHER at Quality Eats.  Since we'd each already tried the bacon, we decided to explore some of the unsung heroes on the menu.

Spicy Tuna Tartare 

(with Fresno pepper and potato chips)

and

Crab and Avocado

(with cilantro and citrus)

A fabulous, flavorful, and light start to the meal!  Would definitely order either as a main dish with a refreshing cocktail on a hot summer day.

Tater Tot Chilaquiles 

Anyone who reads this blog knows we're OBSESSED with chilaquiles, so of course we had to try this.  The waiter advised that it's pretty filling, so we decided to split it - THANK GOODNESS!  That is one huge skillet heaping with yummy goodness.  The tater tot base added a fun new dimension to the flavor.  We still prefer the classic tortilla chips, but for a once-in-a-while splurge you really can't go wrong with this one.

Sandwich: Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut

(Strawberry Ice Cream, Lemon Glazed Doughnut, Lemon Curd; a collab with The Doughnut Project)

So... this was pretty much as EPIC as it sounds.  The wonderfully soft doughnut surrounding delectable fresh strawberry ice cream with a tangy kick from the lemon curd... as far as desserts go, this one pretty much knocks it out of the park.  What a treat!

Cheers to Quality Eats!  We love you as much as your counterpart and can't wait to return!