The Japan Blog

It's hard to believe we leave for Japan in just two short weeks!

Here's the blog where you can follow along...

http://youregoingtojapantodowhat.wordpress.com/

Steph's Guide to Breakfast

Since traveling and breakfast are pretty much two of my most favorite things in the world, I usually try to have at least one fantastic breakfast per trip. I love finding new breakfast spots via word of mouth, random google searches, or Urban Spoon.

While a "Steph Meets Breakfast" Food Network show would be ideal, I don't see that happening in the foreseeable future, so I thought I'd post some of the gems I've found around North America... mostly for my benefit so I can remember the names of them.

Cincinnati, Ohio

• The Echo Restaurant - Just had a fantastic breakfast there today, thus the post.

Baltimore, Maryland

• Miss Shirley's - The photo is of my white chocolate raspberry pancakes from there. Yum.

Denver/Boulder, Colorado

• Sam's No. 3 - I first ate here in 2005, and had the pleasure of returning this summer. It's a diner with a Mexican twist.
• Walnut Cafe - Found this by googling "Best Breakfast in Boulder."

Vancouver, BC, Canada

• Paul's Place Omelettery - We checked this out while in Vancouver for the Olympics. How could you not love a restaurant that has "Omelettery" in the name?

Chicago, Illinois

• Yolk - One of my favorite hotel salespeople told me about this place, and I've been there several times now. Popeye's Favorite is my favorite!

Redmond, Washington

• Pomegranate Bistro - Holly has taken me here a couple of times when I was there visiting. Besides the yummy food, they also have some lovely coffee drinks.

... and I would be remiss if I did not share my fave hometown spots:

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Cafe Patachou - I heart the omelette you can't refuse. I really can't refuse it.
• Omega Pancake House - This one's pretty new to me. I've only been there once, but there was a lot of food. And a lot of laughter.
• Good Morning Mama's - ok, so I haven't actually been to this one yet, but it is on my list to try soon. If it's anything like it's sister restaurant, Mama Carolla's, I already know I will love it.

Louisville, Kentucky

• Toast on Market - A trendy little place downtown
• Lynn's Paradise Cafe - A Louisville institution. Good food and ugly lamps.
• Wild Eggs - they have this amazing everything muffin...

What's your favorite breakfast place?