Two Pleased Stomachs at Two Chefs and A Table
Sitting on the one remaining item of “furniture” in our empty loft space, a giant red bean bag chair I shout, “I’m hungry!” Bryan, being the amazing and accommodating man that he is tells me he is taking me out for brunch.
OK. Twist my arm…
While taking an alternate route to our favorite market he had stumbled upon a small restaurant called Two Chefs and a Table and had been waiting to try it out ever since. Just a few minutes walk from Gastown, east of Main St on Alexander Street sits this unassuming, french country style catering and occasional dining restaurant.
One Room Wonder
We were greeted by a very friendly young woman when we arrived in the bright single room. There are perhaps 7 tables total including one large family style table as the centerpiece. Half of the space is taken up by an open, organized kitchen where two chefs are hard at work preparing our meals. Often when restaurants experiment with an open concept kitchen patrons are left feeling part of the staff, laughing at the sous chef’s jokes and shouting over the clanging of pots and pans. Not here though. With only two chefs working in synch you barely notice they are there, and certainly are not distracted by the sound.
The walls are painted white brick with unique custom artwork including a framed bottle of champagne, and a tree painted directly on the brick. The ceilings are high and barn like. The tables and chairs did not all match. There is a rustic elegance that makes you comfortable and warm. And we were not seated by the door.
Simple, Fine Food
Their food was typical brunch fare but with flair. Strawberry-apple pancakes, an autumn vegetable omelet, a chicken, spinach, tomato and brie omelet and the monsieur andre breakfast, which was a creative take on eggs benedict, using butcher block cheese and cured meats with hollendaise sauce on top of a perfectly cooked over-easy egg.
My omelet was too big to finish and included unusual (to me) omelet ingredients like carrots and celery. The eggs were seasoned with thyme and it was fluffy and light. My dish came with multigrain toast and kitchen potatoes that were not greasy or heavy, though could have had more seasoning.
Our coffee was french press, and thus delicious. Served with a side of cream and small plate of raw sugar, the presentation was simple but impressive.
Service was quick, friendly and attentive at Two Chefs and it made me want more. I am sure we will back for their dinner service and I would recommend you do the same.
