I took a walk round the local neighbourhood this morning and originally was going to go to Stagger Lee's for breakfast but I decided to also visit Rose Street Market so opted for Industry Beans. It was around 10am so the place was pretty empty and I had a lot of room at one end of a communal table. In fact I was given free reign to choose anywhere my bottom decided it wanted to be!
The scene above with the hipster crowds was taken upon my departure so it definitely became busier so I really valued my solitary dining experience. And it was interesting that I was not the only one in there enjoying own company.
The scene above with the hipster crowds was taken upon my departure so it definitely became busier so I really valued my solitary dining experience. And it was interesting that I was not the only one in there enjoying own company.
I started off with a rhubarb, lemon and mint juice and loved the pinkiness of it. Sharp and fresh with a hint of cooling mint it was delicious.
I decided to go with Stef's favourite; the crispy beans and quinoa with chilli pickle tomato, avocado and a poached egg, And I added a side of bacon!
The egg was cold which was a bit of a surprise and I think I would have preferred it warm but no biggie. I loved the smoky, charred bacon and the slightly sour flavour and warm heat of the chilli. Texturally the dish was a bit sandy and gritty. I liked it but I like baked eggs more.
I had an English breakfast tea to round things off and it came with a little timer counting down 3 mins. When it beeped, I poured! A little pretentious but it felt decadent. And it was a good cup of tea.
It's funny how the atmosphere of a place can change when it gets busy and I could feel the chilled, calmness that was there when I first arrived dissipate as more Sunday brunchers arrived and as a solitary diner I was pleased to make my exit with a full tummy and a spring in my step.
I decided to go with Stef's favourite; the crispy beans and quinoa with chilli pickle tomato, avocado and a poached egg, And I added a side of bacon!
The egg was cold which was a bit of a surprise and I think I would have preferred it warm but no biggie. I loved the smoky, charred bacon and the slightly sour flavour and warm heat of the chilli. Texturally the dish was a bit sandy and gritty. I liked it but I like baked eggs more.
I had an English breakfast tea to round things off and it came with a little timer counting down 3 mins. When it beeped, I poured! A little pretentious but it felt decadent. And it was a good cup of tea.
It's funny how the atmosphere of a place can change when it gets busy and I could feel the chilled, calmness that was there when I first arrived dissipate as more Sunday brunchers arrived and as a solitary diner I was pleased to make my exit with a full tummy and a spring in my step.
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