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	Hollandaise Poached Eggs Ham English Muffin Potatoes Garnishes Sides

130 Wandsworth Bridge Road
Fulham
+44 20 7731 7835
 

Official Joe’s propaganda boasts of “superb eggs benedict”. A more accurate piece of marketing fluff would read something like this... “Come and try Joe’s unique modern-British-classic-French-fusion cuisine, including our signature brunch dish, eggs Benedict Brulee.”

Yes, for some strange reason, someone had taken a blow-torch the top of the eggs Benedict, adding an interesting brownish-yellow skin/crust. Unfortunately, they forgot to aim the blow-torch in the direction of the muffins, which were pretty much soft and raw under their thick blanket of separating Hollandaise. Not good. I really hate raw muffins.

Sadly, the service was a perfect match for the food. My spicy tomato juice (aka Virgin Mary) was initially delivered sans spice. Then, after returning with a bottle of bitters, our waitress eventually tracked down some industrial sized bottles of tabasco and worcestershire, which she proceeded to up-end into the glass of tomato juice, taking it from one extreme to the other. Later, about 10 seconds after our eggs had landed on the table, she asked if we’d like to move to another table. My initial reaction was stunned disbelief that anyone could ask such a stupid question. But despite my what-drugs-are-you-on stare, she stood her ground awaiting an answer.... OK, yes, we would mind ... we’re staying here, where you just delivered our eggs ... but thanks for the offer.

Submitted by JW
March 19, 2005

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