Brunching
in the County. The phrase brings to mind a carefree meal … one filled with
nature, tranquillity, and of course, wine. It’s an unhurried affair, a meal
shared amongst friends. In fact, to date, every trip to Prince Edward County
has been with friends.
To prep
ourselves for a day of drinking, our first stop was for sustenance at Drake
Devonshire. Their menu contains many breakfast favourites – eggs, bacon, and
benny. But, it was the semi-lunch options that called out to us. From the
chicken and waffles ($21) that swap out the syrup for peaches and cream to the
popular Drake burger ($23), which is transformed for breakfast by
adding a fried egg with hollandaise and exchanging fries for hash.
Being a
huge fan of Mexican breakfasts - I love the combination of hearty & fresh
elements without the meat - I opted for the enfrijolada
($17). My first time having the dish, it reminds me of a breakfast quesadilla;
the rice, avocado, queso fresco, and
vegetables are tucked into a toasted tortilla. Over top was a sunny fried egg,
contrasting against black re-fried beans on the bottom. While the dish hit the
spot, it needed more seasoning and herbs. Since the table was salt less, I
relied on vinegary hot sauce to help add flavour.
For “dessert”,
one of their blueberry scones ($11) is a great idea. Not overly large, the warm
four-bite pastry with crème fraiche and blueberry jam may give you that sweet
ending you need.
Having
visited the restaurant previously for dinner and leaving disappointed, it still
seemed like an ideal place for a group of six, especially one with dietary
restrictions. To our surprise, despite being a sizeable restaurant with Toronto
outposts, they were unable to cater to a celiac diner. To make matters worse,
Drake wouldn’t allow her to bring in a meal so she could dine with us, citing
it would start a precedent. A precedent for what exactly… to be accommodating?
Alas, still no warm County charm.
How To Find Them
Location: Wellington, Canada
Address: 24 Wharf Street
Address: 24 Wharf Street
Website: http://www.drakedevonshire.ca/
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