Don't you just love it when someone recommends a good restaurant and it turns out to be a great restaurant? Such was the case on Tuesday morning. I decided to take myself out to breakfast following our early morning Laguna Hills/Laguna Woods Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. I had been told that the Break of Dawn was a very special restaurant owned by a former Ritz Carlton Chef, Dee Nguyen. So, I decided, what's not to like here? I'll just pop in for breakfast and introduce myself and the chamber of commerce to Dee,.
The restaurant is tucked away in a cozy corner of the Oakbrook Shopping Center in Laguna Hills. It's a very tranquil setting among trees adjacent to a fountain, There's ample outside seating at tables under market umbrellas.
The interior of the restaurant is a large area with a high ceiling. There are a variety of seating choces from large family style seating, to intimate table and even a sushi bar where you may watch Chef Dee prepare his delicacies. There are some lovely floral arrangements (fresh cut flowers from Dee's own yard and arranged by him) throughout the restaurant. Dee even personally planned and decorated everything himself. This man has a real flair for food and setting the mood.
The menu is a treat to read. They have quite an eclectic variety of choices. Two things that really struck my fancy were the Crème' Brulee French Toast and the Eggs Benedict. I opted for the Eggs Benedict. They were unlike anything I'd ever seen on any menu. The eggs were poached with cumin. Instead of an English Muffins there were two perfect ¾ inch slices of Brioche. The Canadian Bacon was the only thing that was almost typical, except that it was extremely lean. The Hollandaise Sauce was unlike anything I've ever had. It was laced with pesto. I opted for the country style potatoes which were by far the best I've ever had. This incredible meal was a mere $9.00. Gourmet faire for $9.00...can you believe it?
Needless to say, I'll be going back...often.
Enjoy the slideshow:
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Marlene is a highly experienced South Orange County CA REALTOR® specializing in residential Real Estate and the sale of Homes and Condos in South Orange County, California and Saddleback Valley cities of: Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo.
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Marlene,
I loved this post, it made my hungry just reading it. The thought of fresh flowers gets me every time. And I loved your video, you're so good at this. The chef must love you!
Hey Lynda,
This really is a very special spot. I'm hoping lots more people will "discover" it. They've been in business for 10 months. It was so pleasant having breakfast there. The owner/chef was delighted for the promotion through AR.
Marlene,
One more thought...you do such a great job as chamber prez...they should be paying you big bucks for the job! You seem to spotlight so many is such a positive way in your community.
Lynda - What a nice compliment. I feel so fortunate to live and work in such a great area. It just seems natural to want to share a little glimpse of it here on AR.
Marlene-- I think I broke your slide show.. one minute it was ready to play and then it went blank..
~ Commenting on your gerat BLOG post! Katrina Madewell
Kaye - Give it nother try. It worked fine for moi.
Katrina-Yup, there's a nail salon in the plaza. It's just adjacent to the 5 freeway. What a fun coincidence. Hope you can stop in on your next visit to So Cal.
I did give it another try and worked great.. looks like a great place
Kaye - I love it when technology works!
Fifi - Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It's my pleasure to recomment Break of Dawn to all who'll listen.
Marlene,
Thanks for the review. I am going to be in the area next month and will be sure to stop by for a bite.
Alex - Be sure to give me a call - I'd love to meet you there if you have time and give you a few other pointers on what to see and do while you're down here---if you have the time. It would be fun to compare notes on our businesses and blogging, too.