"Zis is good—but it is so American!"
My French dining companion (and former boyfriend, who, after bashing several of my favorite haunts, received his walking papers) got the point, even if he failed to appreciate it. With its brunch starring a country breakfast of ham steak, cheddar grits, biscuits, scrambled eggs and gravy, Jane is definitely an advocate of comfort food favorites. Yet this restaurant is so much more than a haute Cracker Barrel. More modern menu choices include the Benedict Johnny and my personal achilles heel, toasted ricotta gnocchi with a truffle cream sauce (an appetizer that can be super-sized for your meal, if asked nicely). Even if it weren't for the laid-back atmosphere and almost alarmingly kind staff, I would be back again and again for that dish. If you don't believe me, I have back-up:
Between the reasonable prices and high quality, I'm shocked this place isn't on more lists. It's woefully overlooked, in my opinion. More for me— and I'm a greedy lady.
100 West Houston Street
Photo courtesy of Jane.
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