"If Maison Pickle is too hectic for you and you’d rather not eat (delicious) stunt food for brunch, go across the street to French Roast. This classic spot has everything you want from an old-school bistro: worn tile floors, a good number of ceiling fans, vintage beer signs, decorative bottles of Champagne, and perfectly serviceable French food. It’s a charming, relaxing place, and there’s a TV in the corner that occasionally plays Law & Order. Get some eggs benedict or a thick burger on a brioche bun, and sit outside if the weather’s nice." - bryan kim