I could have sworn that I posted about this right after I went (going on a month+ ago), but I just checked my posts and I seem to have failed to do so. For some reason it seems fitting to post on New Years Eve, however, so I don’t feel so bad.
Lola a Tom Douglas Restaurant (tomdouglas.com/restaurants/lola/)
You may remember that at the company the Boyfriend works at, everyone receives a $100 Tom Douglas gift card each year they are there. He got his in early fall and we decided to eat at Serious Pie (with a stop at the Dahlia Bakery as well). However, we used less than half of the card there, and a couple weeks later we both agreed that Lola was where we wanted to finish it off.
So one lazy Sunday about a month ago we headed to Lola for a late brunch. Boy, did we make the right decision. The place was pretty busy with families and friends drinking coffee (unfortunately Starbucks, but I’m sure it pleases the tourists), Prosecco spumante sparkling mimosas, and their house-made jalapêno infused vodka Bloody Marys. After looking over the menu, we ended up deciding on the two best brunch items, according to our waitress. The Boyfriend ordered Tom’s Big Breakfast (pictured above), which was an octopus hash with chickpeas, crispy pork belly, squash, a touch of what we think was greek yogurt, and an egg on top. Sound funny tasting or strange? It wasn’t — it was a-maz-ing. Mmmm. I ordered their Ham Eggs Benedict with smashed potatoes (pictured below) and it was also incredible. The portion was a bit large, so I couldn’t finish the whole eggs benedict, but you better believe I ate all those crispy, creamy potatoes that came with it. Delicious.
Oh, and I almost forgot — we were also talked into ordering some of Lola’s famous made-to-order donuts! Giada DeLaurentis, from the Food Network, declares these donuts “the best thing she ever ate.” Don’t believe me? You can find the video here (you’ll have to scroll a couple pages right in the menu below the video). Like I said, these things are made-to-order, so they come to your table still hot. They’re transferred straight from the fryer to a bag filled with cinnamon and sugar, and shaken at your table to coat them. Then they are laid out on a plate with vanilla mascarpone & smooth cranberry dipping sauces. They really are to die for, and I’m pretty sure you can get them during breakfast as an appetizer or any other meal for dessert.
And the best part was probably that even with tip we didn’t have to spend a dime — the amount we had left on the car covered it all! I’d definitely go back for a bloody mary and those donuts — or if I were hungry enough, another brunch!
What’s your favorite Tom Douglas restaurant? Favorite Tom Douglas menu item?
Ooh, I love eggs benedict! This one looks awesome. I love the cookies at Dahlia bakery–and of course, the famous Coconut Cream pie!
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Mmm you are making my mouth water!
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