Blue’s Egg: Brunch and Eggs Benedict in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

House made English muffins along with house cured pulled ham

Blue’s Egg is a popular restaurant in Milwaukee for scratch-made breakfast and lunch dishes using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Since opening in 2010, the restaurant has strived to buy ingredients from small family farms, including eggs, coffee, tea, and beer. Since opening in 2010, co-owner and Chef Joe Muench has used American immigrant cooking ideas …

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Freshly prepared breakfast at Chipps in Berlin, Germany

N°5 Bed Head Eggs Benedict, Chipps, Berlin, Germany

For my second morning in Berlin, I decided to stop by Chipps for breakfast. The restaurant, located in a quiet area of Mitte, has become popular for their freshly prepared dishes using seasonal and quality ingredients. Chipps was located on the corner of a small street adjacent to a small open grassy area in the …

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Breakfast at Factory Girl!, my first meal in Berlin, Germany

Cold Cuts: scrambled eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage) and a side of bread

For a Sunday morning, I was surprised how quiet the Mitte area of Berlin was. Streets were empty and everything seemed closed until I found Factory Girl!. As I found out later, Berlin was a quiet city during the morning. Everyone seemed to sleep during the day and venture out at night for food and …

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The Breakfast Klub: Chicken and Waffles in Houston, Texas

The Breakfast Klub's famous chicken and waffles

The Breakfast Klub, located in Midtown Houston, has gained a loyal following of those looking to sample some delicious homemade southern dishes such as chicken and waffles, wings and grits, and catfish along with other tasty items including green eggs and ham and eggs benedict. It was my last day in Houston. What better way …

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A Sunday morning visit to Al’s Breakfast in Minneapolis, MN

The Jose, one of the more popular dishes served at Al's Breakfast

It was my last day in Minneapolis before heading back to Los Angeles, and I knew I wanted breakfast, so I headed to Al’s Breakfast. Dating back to 1950, Al’s Breakfast is an iconic Minneapolis diner known for its scratch-made dishes and large portions. I heard about Al’s Breakfast when Guy Fieri stopped by on his Food Network …

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Brunch at Jack Flaps in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood

This colorful and beautifully presented dish is the Cuyahoga Benedict

While on my flight to Cleveland, a local recommended that I eat breakfast at Jack Flaps, located in the historic Ohio City neighborhood. On the way to my hotel, my Uber driver once again recommended me to Jack Flaps. Being new to the Cleveland breakfast scene, I decided to trust the wisdom of the locals. …

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