Currently I am sitting in the hospital as we wait for the arrival of the newest foodie in the family. You would think there would be lots of hustle and bustle, but right now everyone is reading, even the expectant mother. I felt this was the perfect time to tell you about our Vitor’s brunch. This brunch was extra special because we were celebrating the last time it would be just the six of us…Mom, if you show this to dad. Congrats on the men now out numbering the women.
On Valentine’s day Jess and I wove our way around the west side to the quaint little house that is home to Vitor’s. When we arrived the place was packed. Since our family was already there we sat down with them and they immediately said they wanted to get the chef’s choice three course. I didn’t even open my menu when I said, sounds good to me.
Our first course was an omelet of bacon and collard greens. As a woman that does not eat as many greens as she should, this was amazing. The crape like eggs were wrapped around the filling like a little gift. The peppery collard greens were layered with the salty bacon. The subtle vinegar flavors rounded out this dish perfectly.
Next we had a thai scramble topped with a jumbo shrimp and fried wantons. The spiciness was calmed by the sweet red peppers that were spotted through out the eggs. The eggs were a mix of textures, soft onions and celery, crunchy cabbage and carrots. The tempura shrimp was crispy and tender, if we could ordered a dozen we would have.
The last course was the french toast that Vitor’s is known for. The texas toast is dredged in frosted flakes which makes the outside crispy, but leaves in the inside soft and chewy. Mine had sliced bananas that were covered in creme brulee and topped with whipped cream. Jess’s was topped with a mocha creme brulee, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. If you are a sweets person this is the dish for you.
I wish that I could recommend a dish off the menu, but of the dozens of times I have been to Vitor’s I don’t ever remember ordering. Maybe it is a sign that I trust the chef. Maybe you will trust him enough to create something special for you too.
FYI: If you like bubbly with brunch you will need to bring your own. I believe there is a small corkage fee.
Wow, this sounds amazing. You’re absolutely right–it’s a true gem when you find a place that you can just trust the chef to pick something for you!
i love vitor’s…people should travel to the westside for this hidden treasure…the french toast is amazing…it won several awards last year at “the taste”