Tasting Journal

Eggspecation
923 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.585.1700
http://www.eggspectations.com/

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 10:00pm;
Saturday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm;
Sunday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

I'm snoozing away Sunday morning when all of a sudden my phone rings. It's Kim. She wants to do brunch. "Do we have to right now?" I ask. "Yes we have to right now," she replies. "I'll be there in 45 minutes to scoop you up." Damn. I'm reluctant, but the thought of food did seem rather appealing, so I pulled myself up and out of bed…

Destination: Eggspectation. Kim, Roman and I met up with Greg at the cute and colorful establishment in downtown Silver Spring. One can't be fooled by the type of food it specializes in. If you like eggs, then this certainly might be a good match, as its presence dominates a good portion of the menu.

At just a glance I noticed interesting items such as the Parisienne Burger, which consisted of ground beef topped with gruyere cheese, boiled egg slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions; the Egg-Chilada, which was comprised of a three egg omelet with jalapeno peppers and three cheeses, topped with salsa, and served with grilled potatoes and fresh fruit; and the Bagel Dore, two bagel slices dipped in egg batter, grilled, and topped with bananas and strawberries, served with yogurt and honey.

The menu boasts a list of signature entrées including the Uneggspected, a dish offering a 6oz. sirloin steak and two eggs prepared as you desire, and served with grilled potatoes, fresh fruit, and toast.

If you’re not into eggs, there’s no need to fret. The menu also offers plenty of dishes minus the whites and yokes. Classics such as Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Piccata, and Filet Mignon are available, in addition to a variety of pasta dishes as well.

Expect to wait if you arrive on a Sunday. The service is a bit slow, but that’s to be expected considering brunch is their prime time. Unfortunately, despite the long wait (for our table as well as our meals), the food is only satisfactory. However, with such an extensive menu and colorful atmosphere, this is can be a great family destination for brunch, as well as dinner before a movie.

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