The Dutch Baby & the Greek Egg

Good Morning, Good Morning! This weekend, we awoke with sweet dreams still in our head. We had a hunkering for a different kind of Seattle breakfast -- one that didn't involve frozen blueberries, almond milk, and chia seeds. Regan wanted pancakes, and I'd heard about these Dutch babies at Tilikum Place Cafe, a downtown spot we have been wanting to check out. Regan was charmed by the tiny shortbread cookies served on spoons with our French press coffee -- a nice touch that makes this place unique.

They had two versions of Dutch babies, sweet or savory. We split the savory one with ham and English peas. It came with a side of maple syrup to sweeten it, making a delightful treat. It was really well-executed and something I probably would never make at home, so I totally enjoyed it. A Dutch Baby is reminiscent of Yorkshire pudding (a light and fluffy pastry-like creation usually drowned in gravy -- a staple of English Sunday lunch). I love Yorkshire pudding, but Regan isn't too keen on it. She was hoping for something a bit more pancake-like. She would've probably preferred a tall stack of McFlapjacks!

We also split an order of Greek-style baked eggs that was so good it put hair on my back. (Regan says the hair was there before, but I don't believe her). Served in a cast iron skillet, the eggs were baked with tomatoes, peppers, olives, feta cheese, and toasted breadcrumbs. It was a small portion and could have come with a side. I would've liked to dip toast in that jazzamundo or roll a few roasted potatoes in that sauce-atronic. This is still a solid place for brunch, and the rest of the menu looked like it tasted like a good. I would like to go back for dinner some time and see what they can do with a chicken wing. Bawk Bawk Bgawk!