brunch

It turned out to be a false alarm, but at least one Pour House patron wasn't going to risk not being able to get back to his brunch when the place was evacuated around 1 p.m. today. Richard Feindel captured the moment.

C'mon up, Shannon Igoe of Image Unlimited Communications, Ltd., for the following line in a press release about dim-summish roving cocktail carts during Sunday brunch at Burton's Grill:

"No Sir! ... the bar comes to me you say?!" ... "Oh you betchya' Mr. hypothetical dialog guy in the middle of my press release..."

Penny gives a thumb's up to brunch at Asana, the restaurant in the new Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street:

... I had the Brioche French Toast with blueberries and added a side of crispy bacon. While it sounds as if it could be a heavy version of the classic dish, it was quite the opposite. This French Toast almost floated off the plate. ...

Pam puts her thumb up for Fajitas and 'Ritas in Downtown Crossing:

Cheap Mexican food is easy to find, but cheap sit-down Mexican is not so forthcoming. Luckily, Fajitas & 'Ritas in Downtown Crossing offers south-of-the-border eats with less cafeteria-style ambiance. Whether you're looking for appetizers and pitchers of margaritas or a full meal, there's plenty on the menu that will satisfy. ...

Marc salivates at the thought of another burger at Zon's in Jamaica Plain, and says it's a shame that Grotto on Beacon Hill is so hidden.

Lynne is disappointed with the service at EVOO in Somerville, but says the New American food, when it finally comes, is good.

The Missus reports that the food at Pops Restaurant on Tremont Street in the South End is OK, but uninspired - it's like eating in any other South End restaurant:

... It's a great date place though. Similar to Tremont 647. ...

Dan Housman reports that Gari, a new Japanese "fusion" place on Harvard Street in Brookline, is decent enough, but it's really just another Japanese restaurant:

... I just wish they would do something crazy like put jalapeno peppers and plum sauce onto the sushi somewhere in the menu and highlight some wicked saki drinks. ...

Suzie writes the nachos at Sunset Bar and Grill in Allston are amazing.

Third Decade is on a quest for the perfect brunch. The Ashmont Grill in Dorchester is not one of his finalists.

Eat and Destroy says if you want delicious greasy food and cheap beer, Costello's in Jamaica Plain is for you.

Minty Choco Chip raves about Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain - although the waiters should maybe pay more attention to the diners than to the no doubt fascinating discussion with the guys in the kitchen.