Brunch with The Lunch Belle

You've all heard me talk (read me write...?) about my dear friend The Lunch Belle. She writes a fabulous food blog based on her dining experiences in New York City. Last week, she invited me to join her for brunch at Icon in The W Hotel. I had several reservations at Icon in the recent past that had coincidentally all fallen through, so this proved to be the perfect chance to try the restaurant that I was so curious about with one of my favorite people!

For my appetizer, I had Chicken Lollipops. They were buffalo style with Maytag Blue. I usually steer clear of Blue cheese, but these were absolutely perfect in every way: size, taste, and texture.



Next to the Chicken Lollipops is a glass of the best strawberry soda I've had since Nintendo dabbled in carbonated beverages in the early nineties and manufactured Princess Peach Strawberry Soda for a very limited time. Does anyone else remember this?

For my entree, I had Brioche French toast with maple syrup and fresh berries. I could've eaten every last bite, but I allowed myself three of the four pieces...



...and it's a good thing, because we were then presented with the "ChipWich".



I am mad at myself for not finishing this dish.

Talk about top notch service! TLB had been invited to Icon to write a review for the New York Post, but I get the feeling that any regular Joe would receive the same outstanding attention that we did. The chef came out and greeted us; what a cute, nice guy and I have the sneaking suspicion that he is a MOT (member of the Tribe, my Waspy dears).

After brunch, we went outside to sit in the courtyard. I was momentarily transported to East Hampton.



Rumor has it that this is a hotspot for after-work cocktails. I do believe I will have to confirm this sooner rather than later.

Thank you, TLB, for yet another spectacular dining experience!