In my quest for the perfect Eggy B I decided to step up my game and move out of my comfort zone... (Shock horror, last Sunday was not spent in 'The Diner'!)
Pulling myself out of bed to venture slightly further afield I convinced Nicc and, our good friend and housemate, Simon Johnson along with me to check out the Sunday brunch menu at Searcy's.
We were all tempted them with the prospect of good food, good company, live Jazz and a bargain offer in what only seemed like one of the more elegant ways to... stuff our hung-over faces!
Arriving slightly early was not a problem, it was very empty inside. The live jazz on offer was a very calm and talented female vocalist and acoustic guitarist. Not quite what I expected, but then again. I am not sure what that would have been anyway...
I took a look at the "Brunch Menu". 2 courses for £15, I couldn't resist. Only it was not your typical brunch offering. It was...well... LUNCH! Salads and roasts were on the menu so I avoided this and stuck to the all day section on the main menu. Phew! Eggs Benedict was comically listed by it's ingredients only. So I ordered, and awaited the Eggy B delights.
What arrived (and in super fast time) was a beautifully presented dish of (in the words of Searcy's menu) 'toasted muffin, ham, poached egg and hollandaise sauce'!
Before I divulge further, I have decided not to use a scoring system. I decided I was by nowhere near expert status yet to warrant this. I mean, what is a '5' anyway?!
THE ROUND-UP
Taste
Delicate sauce, finely sliced ham, light airy and crisp muffin. I am indeed very pleased with this one... A couple of days later and I still find myself wanting more. I could have easily eaten this twice on Sunday!
Runniness of yolk
Well, I have to admit this was on the money for me... I mean, it was firm and just enough of the gooey yolk slid right onto my plate. Look! Yum. Fact.
Hollandaise analysis
Creamy but not rich, this sauce had a really delicate flavour, thin and silky texture. If it was any richer there would have been too much for me, but overall balanced the dish well.
Warm plate?
Oh yes, and boy was I pleased. Not so hot I couldn't touch the plate but hot enough to keep the food warm for the 10 seconds it took me to finish!
Extra's
No extra's this week, and it didn't need it. I was pleasantly full as opposed to not being able to move.
Staff
Friendly and welcoming, and very accommodating it turns out. The venue was soooo hot when we arrived, I asked if there was any chance they could turn the heat down or the air-con up, as this is out of their control, the manager/maître d’ opened a door instead... Whilst I was sceptical this simple gesture would do anything, it actually provided just enough air to make me feel less like I was going to burn up and die.
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| Simon's kedgeree "when you write your blog, will you quote me?" |
Pretty good value, for two eggs benedict and a Kedgeree (Simon's choice - I'm not inviting him again! But for those who prefer fish and rice with their egg, it was a very tasty dish indeed, not a speck left behind). We also ordered two drinks each, and including service the bill came to just short of £52 for three of us. Happy days.
Location
Whilst the grandeur of the refurbished St Pancras station is certainly an elegant way to start your journey, I feel going here specifically for the brunch was somewhat of an error. It's a relatively large dining room and it felt very empty and quiet. On the "Rendezvous" floor this was off the beaten track in terms of thoroughfare. Great place though and certainly worth a stop by to admire the interior.
Like a good girl, I cleared my plate (minus the parsley, which whilst it looks nice the addition of such a herb generally infuriates me!) I would definitely go and eat here again - but maybe only when I board the Eurostar!
Signing off,
B.x
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