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    0 Feb 1, 2012 Breakfast  |  

    San Diego Restaurant: Snooze

    Snooze Pineapple Upside Down Pancake

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    Cooking inspiration can come from many different places including the internet, cookbooks and magazines.  I also find restaurants to be a great source of inspiration.  These San Diego restaurant reviews will recount my experiences at some of my local favorites and new hotspots.  At the end of each review I’ll also provide you with some takeaways that can be put to use in the kitchen.

    Snooze
    Pancakes $7.50 for a large, $3.00 for a small
    Eggs Benedict, $6.50 for a half portion
    3940 5th Avenue
    Hillcrest
    619-500-3344

    “You have to try this new brunch place called Snooze.  It’s seriously amazing.  Pancakes to die for.”  A recommendation from a friend still fresh in my mind as I walked into the latest additional to the Hillcrest restaurant scene.  Bright and lofty, Snooze is a modern yet casual locale just opened in November of 2011.  As I walked behind the host to my table, I couldn’t help but smile at the restaurant’s playful design.  Clean lines, bolds colors and interesting textures had my eyes gleefully dancing about the space.  Sitting alone at a table for eight I eagerly browsed the menu well-knowing I was going to need some space to accommodate all of the tasty dishes I planned on ordering.  Continue reading for the rest of my experience at Snooze in San Diego.

    Bella! Bella! Benny at Snooze

    First up was a variation on eggs benedict called Bella! Bella! Benny.  Sitting atop a crunchy slice of toasted ciabatta were layers of salty proscuitto, melted Taleggio cheese and a perfectly poached egg.  The plate was finished with scattered arugula leaves, creamy hollandaise and slashes of rich balsamic glaze.  When I was first deciding on what to order, the waiter mentioned to me that Snooze was known for their eggs benedicts.  I 100% agree with that statement.  This plate was phenom.

    Bella! Bella! Benny at Snooze

    The peppery arugula and sweet-tart glaze cut through the richness of the hollandaise and yolk creating a perfect, harmonious bite.  After enjoying the first dish so much, I couldn’t wait to dive into the three others sitting across the table.  Next up, Chilaquiles Benedict.

    Chilaquiles Benedict

    Featuring a small mound of chilequiles (tortillas cooked with sauce and cheese), tender carne asada (marinated, grilled beef), smoked cheddar hollandaise and fresh, fiery salsa, this dish was bold and packed with flavor.  The salsa was definitely my favorite part.  Each full order of eggs benedict comes with two stacks; however, if you are interested in trying more than one benedict, you can order two different varieties on the same plate!

    Red-Eye Velvet Pancakes at Snooze

    After enjoying my fill of savory bites, I started in on my sweet selections.  The pancake pictured at the top is a fan favorite at Snooze.  Made with tangy buttermilk, the Pineapple Upside Down Pancake was studded with chunks of caramelize pineapple then topped with vanilla crème anglaise and cinnamon butter.  The Red-Eye Velvet Cake, a newer addition to the menu, tastes like red velvet cake topped with toasted pecans, cream cheese frosting and espresso-infused maple syrup.  I distinctly remember both pancakes being light, fluffy and utterly addicting!

    Snooze

    Upon finishing up my meal, I wandered around the space a bit to take some photos.  As I approached the bar, I noticed three large infusing jugs sitting up on the shelves.  Snooze definitely gets some major points in my book for making their own infusions – carrot vodka, pepper vodka and pepper tequila.  With an oversized doggy bag in hand, I made my way out of the restaurant extremely satisfied.  I will definitely be back.

    Snooze

    Takeaways from this restaurant experience?  First, Red Velvet Pancakes are amazing.  As I walked from the restaurant to my car, I had thoughts of a homemade version running through my head.  My Red Velvet Pancakes are similar to the one at Snooze with a bit more chocolate flavor.  Second, I really enjoyed how Snooze offered some fresh components with their benedicts to balance out the richness of the butter and eggs.  Have you been to Snooze in San Diego?  If so, what did you think?

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    1. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

      February 1, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Ive never been in there! Tempted but now I will go.

      carrot vodka, pepper vodka and pepper tequila = NICE

      And the ambiance; what a great space. Light, bright, modern, colorful without being in your face. That would be a great food photography locale 🙂

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    2. Heather R says

      February 2, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      I was just at Snooze for lunch with a girlfriend. It was fantastic, I had the BLT – great.
      Friend had the Breakfast burrito; HUGE but also great.
      Snooze was also very kid-friendly; as we had a 2 year old with us, and noticed a number of other young children.
      I can’t wait to go back for breakfast!

      Reply
    3. Ann P says

      February 3, 2012 at 6:57 pm

      Love the space they created there! The eggs benedict looks PERFECTLY poached and delicious. I love how you described the fresh ingredients balancing out the butteriness, because that’s exactly what I would have thought if I had that dish! 🙂 I think I may have to get my butt down to Hillcrest one morning to try this place!

      Reply
    4. Alice says

      February 5, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Wow. Great, now I’m hungry at 11:48pm. Good thing I have a long run tomorrow, and right after that, I’m soooo hitting up Snooze!

      Reply
    5. Beth @ Kitchen Minions says

      February 12, 2012 at 1:15 am

      I love Snooze! It started in Denver, CO and I would wait for hours for one of their breakfasts!

      Reply
    6. Sandra Diaz says

      October 12, 2012 at 9:55 am

      Ate at your restaurant when i was in San Diego.. Loved it an would love to know how you make your cream sauces for your pancakes.. We had the pumpkin pancakes and the blueberry pancakes.. I came with Julie Darling and Tommy Gomes they both are well know around San Diego and so glad they took me to your place…Thanks Sandra Diaz

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