Shanghaiist: Shanghaiist Brunch Happy Hour: Don't take our word for it ...

noel

Mon, 22 May 2006 16:02:33 +0800

Yes, it's too bad about the venue. I heard they were going to have it at one of the Paulaner's, but were worried only Germans would show up. And then they thought about La Siene, but figured only French people would show up. Oh wait--that doesn't make sense and it sounds stupid, doesn't it? Weird. Also, last time I checked, corned beef hash was pretty Irish. And I always think of poached eggs as more of a British thing. So maybe you should have said it would appeal to people "who are either from the UK or from a country that broke away from what is now known as the UK." Oh wait--that still sounds stupid. Good comment, though, hdp.

hdp

Mon, 22 May 2006 11:23:26 +0800

Pity about the venue, as it is such a turn-off for people in search of healthy choices. Perhaps next time a place that will appeal to more people than just the Americans? That would be great :)

jonathan

Sun, 21 May 2006 20:24:26 +0800

Great times yesterday at the City Diner. I was impressed by the food and service. When I asked for 10 mimosas,the arrived quickly. When I requested two pitchers of beer, soon enough, they were there, and soon thereafter, they were gone. True, it doesn't exactly resemble a Waffle House, but it does have some great things going for it,and lots of natural light, which I am always a big fan of. But I have to say the Bloody Mary's were awful. It tasted like there was appple or strawberry juice in the drink. But overall, no serious complaints. we were even served complimentary deserts, which included cheesecake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake, and they were all yummy. So overall I left full, drunk, and happy, and it was a afternoon well spent. I will be back there soon

Ken

Sat, 20 May 2006 22:43:00 +0800

I personally liked the place. I thought the service was great. My food came out very quickly and the portions were extremely large (maybe too large). My problem was the drinks did not contain enough alcohol. I doubt the Blood Mary's even had a 1/3 of a shot.

peijin

Sat, 20 May 2006 17:22:32 +0800

well, you can be sure that when i start working there that you're going to get your food on time. and i know the difference between mimosas and bloody marys, omelettes and city breakfasts. if you want a real diner experience, i'll even work on hiring some fat and disgruntled people to pour your coffee.

Simon Templar

Sat, 20 May 2006 14:54:41 +0800

Place fall apart when it gets buy. Needs to work out what a true diner is. A place where you get your food in 20 mins not after 50 mins wait

peijin

Fri, 19 May 2006 20:16:16 +0800

who knows, we do tend to have that effect on people. either that or the Hash browns spoke to brother Jarrett.

Skunk

Fri, 19 May 2006 17:05:03 +0800

Did Jarrett sell out, boys?