Bistroteque, 26th June 2011

Per-fec-tion. Nuff said?

Ok, maybe not! It was the hottest day of the year so far and in my quest for the ultimate Eggy B I jumped on a sticky hot tube and headed East (this is real dedication, I should have been sunbathing in the park).

For this week's brunch I was accompanied by my very old friend, Stuart. It was an added pleasure to catch up on the last 10 years over one of the best brunches I have eaten in London.

Even though this blog has little in the way of regular posts my experiences to date certainly put Searcy's (in taste alone) at the top of the leader board. Bistroteque however, has officially taken over the number one spot and at risk of sounding like Alan Frank; it's definitely 10/10! It has it all. In a somewhat unassuming location it has become a popular haunt for locals and regulars of the fabulous Sunday markets.

The entrance itself was enticing with plants, hanging lights and tables and chairs scattered outside. Whilst I waited for Stuart in the blazing heat the terrace transported me to a sun-drenched Mediterranean villa... Hmm, a far cry from the little back street in East London!

We had a booking and I can understand why, it was bustling. Seated and comfortable I checked out the menu (just in case but) my eyes went straight for Eggs Benedict - of course. I was pleasantly surprised to be offered the option of small or large, but really a small is just a half isn't it? So, large it was.

Oh and how beautifully presented it was. (Starting to realise the insanity of this as pretty much every plate looks the same. I should experiment creating my own 'deconstructed Eggs Benedict' - you know, Michelin style!)


This was seriously good. Thick, creamy, well balanced hollandaise with a touch of sharpness coming through from the vinegar. The chives on top we a nice touch (one of the few decorative herbs I don't despise). The ham was thinly sliced and generous. And the eggs. They were spot on. No gooey white slop in sight. Every drop disappeared. And rather too quickly at that!

The atmosphere, staff, food quality and overall experience at Bistroteque was one certainly worth noting - and absolutely worth going back for.


Signing off,
B x