The Duck & Bunny
Monte Cristo – Turkey, Ham and Swiss on Portuguese French Toast with Maple Syrup
Snuggery Cakes – Blueberries and Strawberries with Maple Syrup
Described as a “snuggery” and serving three meals a day plus afternoon Tea and Pastries to locals since 2010 it was for Breakfast on Friday that The Duck & Bunny played host, an arrival just past 10:15am finding one lone table unoccupied aside from stools at the Bar in a place that tries hard to look cute, cozy and comfortable.
Located at 312 Wickenden Street in an old converted home, the small foyer opening up to a family room flanked by the Bar and primary dining area which seats no more than twenty, it was immediately upon entry that a thin man with spacers offered greetings before leading guests to a table, the tight space decorated by the works of local artists and including impressionist versions of the Restaurant’s namesake animals.
Open as late as 1am on weekends and not closing prior to 11:00pm save for a dark day on Monday, perfect hours for the young mothers who occupied an area next to the Bar as well as hip RISD students discussing upcoming deadlines at a table nearby, it was after brief perusal of the menu that the decision was made to order two entrees, the “Award Winning” Portuguese Sweetbread Pudding unfortunately offered on weekends and thus replaced by another dish that had been under consideration.
Uncertain as to where The Duck & Bunny Kitchen is located, though an expansive menu leads one to assume it is more than just the home’s original stove and oven, it was after fifteen minutes of unintentionally eavesdropping on the conversations of others that two sizable plates were presented, the two-top not quite full but portions large enough to justify prices in the range of $8-$15.
Offering an all-day Brunch in addition to later day and weekend additions, a collection of Crepes, Cupcakes and “Eclectic Fare” flanked by more traditional items, it was after liberally adding 100% Maple Syrup from Vermont to a short stack of Pancakes packed with Berries that first bites were tasted, the flavor no better or worse than expected though the Flapjacks were a little thin while the “Monte Cristo” was not deep fried as it should be, but instead two golden slices of sweet Bread wrapped around Ham, Turkey and Cheese but inexplicably lacking Powdered Sugar or Jam.
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