Jason V.
Yelp
Lapellah, the suppertime sister of Cecilia, may have been usurped her brunch-based body double with an equally feminine-sounding name, but that's no reason to get all SAAP-y about it: the new lady of the house is just as classy as her sunset sibling.
Our Thursday morning visit thankfully required no reservation, and as I was a little apprehensive about our two sons (including a toddler) being a little too rambunctious for such an elegant environment, I was pleasingly reassured by the warm, welcoming (and unflinching) greetings of the staff that guided us to our table. In fact, everyone we interacted with, from the hosts, to our server, to others in passing, was eminently friendly and personable; a credit to the management's eye for discernment and quality talent.
The food's not bad, either. In fact, it's excellent. My wife and I split the chilaquiles - the best iteration I've ever had of the dish - as well as an order of Zenner's sausage, a Bloody Mary, an Espresso Martini, and the Mini Standard (eggs, bac'n, 'taters) for the eldest of our two children present; our toddler would share a little of just about everything, as well as a side of avocado.
I won't waste too many words on the particular flavors or characteristics of any specific dish, as our individual preferences are as unique and intrinsic to us as our personalities. What I can say is this: Cecilia had some rather large glass slippers to fill, unable to avoid comparison with her erstwhile exemplar; yet she exceeded on all expectations, representing herself with class, style, grace, and yes...really damn delicious food.
The dinnertime diva may have been dethroned, but the prima donna of fashionable forenoon foodstuffs is (hopefully) here to stay. A flawless execution worthy of a standing ovation. Five stars!