A Table For 2

Today I opted for the "light breakfast" ...  My over easy eggs were just a bit undercooked, but over all The Hometown Grill has fairly consistently, reliably provided good breakfasts for years (even during COVID). The home fries here are excellent! Eating out since the pandemic has often been disappointing ... since many restaurants were closed during lockdown and since reopening have had to find new staff; so it was nice to eat here this morning to find that Hometown still had what it takes to satisfy 2 hungry breakfast lovers.

Well, it was my turn to pick a place for brunch and we headed to Manx on Elgin St. Unfortunately, there was a wait and I was just too 'hangry' :) So then after another couple of places that turned out to be closed, we ended up at Biggs Deli where thankfully it was just a short wait. While waiting, it became apparent that the COVID guidelines seem both confusing and senseless. They asked for proof of full vaccination, which is expected, however they did not ask for ID so I could have used anyone's. Then we noticed the woman in front of us made no attempt to have a mask on, nor did the man leaving the restaurant. I found myself quick to have judgemental thoughts, but then you have to wonder... what difference does it really make having a restaurant full of people sitting with no masks on and yet expecting everyone to have one on if they aren't at their table. Isn't that kinda like putting a peeing section in a pool?? Food for thought.. pun intended... I had the eggs b...