March 26, 2012 at 8:34am
>>> VOTING CLOSED FOR MARCH 26 <<<
Laid-back is the essence of Sunday. That means a lazy mid-afternoon brunch, no work, phone off the hook, flip-flops ... you know the routine. The mere thought of lifting a finger to wash the mountain of dishes in the sink should make you shudder. Yesterday, a good chunk of the South Sound changed its Sunday routine. Voting in the Tournament of Breakfast was added to the mix. Yesterday's vote was the second hishest of the tournament.
But, it's Monday. You're still in chill mode. Your boss' view of what is priority is far from the top of your priority list. And there's four South Sound breakfast games to vote on today. Before you vote, take a gander at yesterday's results. Woah.
Here were the match-ups:
Pine Cone Cafe (University Place) vs. Affairs Cafe & Bakery (University Place)
Moon Rise Cafe (Lakewood) vs. Old Milwaukee Cafe (Tacoma)
Norma's Burgers (Olympia) vs. Sage's Brunch House (Tacoma)
Hawk's Prairie Restaurant (Lacey) vs. Black Bear Diner (Olympia)
Affairs Cafe started the game with a psychological ploy, as owner Gay Landry pushed her delicious strawberry crepes hard, while dropping the egg dishes back to set up its zone defense. Affairs veggie skillet was red hot yesterday. The Pine Cone Café, even with its malted Belgium waffle having a good day, couldn't keep up with Affairs. Affairs Cafe ended up with 58 percent of the vote, and a seat in the Scrambled 16.
The Moon Rise Cafe triple teamed Old Milwaukee Cafe for nearly the entire game, forcing owners Pat and Chad to rely on their powerhouse griddle. Old Milwaukee took an early lead due to Chad's handy work with four spatulas, before the Moon Rise would close the gap with a strong showing from its salmon scramble. The triple team worked, and the North End Tacoma favorite fell, with the Moon Rise Cafe capturing 55 percent of the votes and a spot in the Scrambled 16.
Norma's Burgers held an advantage in volume yesterday, turning tables with cat-like quickness. Sage's Brunch House worked the biscuits and gravy hard, shuffling in and out the Migas at opportune moments. In the end Norma's held on to a comfortable lead, ending up with 62 percent of the votes, and a seat in the Scrambled 16.
Hawk's Prairie cruised to an easy win yesterday over Black Bear Diner with 66 percent of the votes, largely due to its relentless bear traps. Analysts agreed it was wise for Hawk's to give its broiled pit ham steak a breather yesterday. It will need the power dish in the Scrambled 16 when it takes on Norma's Burgers.
Let's take a look at the stack. The following are advancing to the next round:
The daily breakfast battles here on Spew are sponsored by Shakabrah Java on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue.
OK, let's check out today's Second Round breakfast battles. Vote for one breakfast joint per battle. Voting for today's breakfast battles ends at 11:45 p.m.
Game 1: Marcia's Silver Soon Cafe (2601 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma) vs. The Homestead Restaurant (7837 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma)
Game 2: Affairs Cafe and Bakery (2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place) vs. Moon Rise Cafe (6020 Main St. SW, Lakewood)
Game 3: Norma's Burgers (10322 Martin Way E., Lacey) vs. Hawk's Prairie Restaurant (8306 Quinault Dr. NW., Lacey)
Game 4: McMenamins Spar Cafe (114 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia) vs. Cicada Restaurant (700 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia)
>>> Join us at 6 p.m. Monday, April 2 at the Meconi's Pub in downtown Tacoma for the Official Tournament of Breakfast Party - our winner will be announced during halftime of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game.
LINK: Tournament of Breakfast explanation
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Barbie said on Mar. 26, 2012 at 9:14am
LOVE Rock The Dock's Food and Bloody Mary's...Nummers! Great atmosphere, friendly staff that make you feel like you're at a family reunion any day of the week. Please treat the staff well...they are the best!
Greg H said on Mar. 26, 2012 at 6:37pm
If I've said once, I've said it 100times... Boxcar Grill's breakfast CANT be beat!
Dont believe me then try the Freighttrain or the awesome biscuits & gravy. You wont be disappointed.
Marcy Carrett said on Mar. 26, 2012 at 6:40pm
Boxcar Grill is cooking up some of the best eggs tacoma has EVER tasted. Everytime I go in there my eggs are done perfect & I have never received a "brown", burnt, or over cooked egg.
Rosie said on Mar. 26, 2012 at 10:55pm
Boxcar Grill's newest addition Beer & Whine. Breakfast surprised me with a slice of home baked banana bread while waiting for my chicken fried steak & eggs - yumm!!
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