In April, The Roof opened at the Third Floor of Black and Blue on Alberni and it quickly became the place to be. See my highlights of their media launch here. With the weather being sunnier in recent weeks, this patio quickly because the "it" place . To my delight, they announced that they would be starting brunch service on weekends! The start date for brunch was May 3, and that's when I decided to give them a try! They already serve lunch on weekdays, but I was eager to see what brunch items they would showcase. The above is the small, focused menu. There are the Brunch staples of Eggs Florentine, Omelette and two Eggs Benny. I'm probably looking for something a bit more interesting, wouldn't you agree? Here is Chef Ryan Gauthier, the corporate chef for Glowbal Group, working the line on The Roof's first ever Brunch service.
Sitting on a sunny patio practically begs for you to have a beverage, coffee just doesn't cut it, even at brunch time. We opted for a few cold ones, one Prosecco and a well-garnished Caesar. The prosecco is cold and bubbly, and the garnish on the Caesar is insane, a stuffed olive, pepperoni and a pickled pepper (I guess now we know Where's the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked?!)
This Phyllo Prawn is an appetizer on their lunch menu, but is also available for brunch. These are a spinoff of the Noodle Wrapped Prawns at Urban Thai in Yaletown. They are different though, instead of being wrapped in a denser noodle, the phyllo pastry surrounding these larger prawns are light and super crunchy. It's a huge messy affair, but super fun at the same time. The prawns sit on a slightly tangy chili sauce which offer a pleasant tang to the sweetness of the prawns. It's probably one of the more fun dishes I've had in a while. Here is a close up, and although the phyllo might look a bit greasy, you certainly don't taste it. So, let's dig into the brunch menu. We opted for the Breakfast Flatbread. I mean after all, it contains the brunch staples of Double Smoked Bacon and Eggs. In addition, there are some diced potatoes, halved gem tomatoes and two cheese, with aged white cheddar and mozzarella. This was insanely good, I loved the runny egg, the charred crust and the cheesy goodness from the two blends of cheese. T he potatoes and tomatoes are diced finely and complemented the chewy bread. It's so much fun playing with a softly cooked egg, trying to avoid popping the yolk, but welcoming the inevitable when it happens. Next up? The Steak and Eggs. We opted for Soft-Poached Eggs, again tempting fate with the runny yolk, but you can choose to have your eggs anyway you like. You also get two Tenderloin Medallions and everything is served with Blistered Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes, with a Lightly Dressed Salad. All this food combined for quite a filling dish with a wide variety of tastes, textures and flavours. This was one of the two priciest items on the menu at $18, but they do have more affordable options. For example, they have the Roof Breakfast for just $12, and comes with sausage, bacon, eggs and more. It's a great price for the stunning rooftop dining atmosphere. Afterall, the Nat's Hearty at White Spot will run you $10.49.
We had originally planned to visit The Main on Main, but after we parked the car, we realized that they weren't actually open. Are they not open for lunch anymore, does anyone know? Good thing my parents are familiar with the area and suggested that we give Rocky Mountain Flatbread a try.Here is their Soup of the Day - a blend of Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini topped with some shaved parmesan. Although the heat of the soup was warm enough to melt the parmesan, it was unfortunately not hot enough as a soup. The soup is really creamy and reminded me of a sauce from a stew. We decided to order a "large" pizza from the dinner menu, because then we could order it with two different toppings. On one is is the Genoa and the other side is the Naturally Meaty. According to the menu, the Meaty has spicy beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, asiago. The top side is the Genoa and has blend of Genoa salami, mushrooms, red onions, cherry tomatoes,
bocconcini, Kalamata olives & fresh chopped basil. The pizza has a nice thin crust and the toppings weren't overwhelming. I was surprised that the cheese on the Naturally Meaty wasn't melted at all, I guess it was sprinkled on after baking but I missed the gooey cheesiness that comes from it being heated afterwards. And regular readers of my blog will know, I always overorder, and this was no exception. I decided to get the Double Smoked Maple Bacon Omelette as well. There are also some mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, Canadian cheddar & mozzarella cheese.Actually, there was a lot of cheese...see? That's some ooey goodness there. I think I could have lived without the tomatoes, because they made the omelette a bit soggy, but overall, the bacon and mushrooms really helped to make this omelette a home run!
Take Note:
You can order two flavours on one pizze if you order a large one
Their straws are made of corn, and will split if you bite down on it
The start date for brunch was May 3, and that's when I decided to give them a try! They already serve lunch on weekdays, but I was eager to see what brunch items they would showcase. The above is the small, focused menu. There are the Brunch staples of Eggs Florentine, Omelette and two Eggs Benny. I'm probably looking for something a bit more interesting, wouldn't you agree?
Here is Chef Ryan Gauthier, the corporate chef for Glowbal Group, working the line on The Roof's first ever Brunch service. 
Here is a close up, and although the phyllo might look a bit greasy, you certainly don't taste it.
So, let's dig into the brunch menu. We opted for the Breakfast Flatbread. I mean after all, it contains the brunch staples of Double Smoked Bacon and Eggs. In addition, there are some diced potatoes, halved gem tomatoes and two cheese, with aged white cheddar and mozzarella. 
Next up? The Steak and Eggs. We opted for Soft-Poached Eggs, again tempting fate with the runny yolk, but you can choose to have your eggs anyway you like. You also get two Tenderloin Medallions and everything is served with Blistered Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes, with a Lightly Dressed Salad. All this food combined for quite a filling dish with a wide variety of tastes, textures and flavours. This was one of the two priciest items on the menu at $18, but they do have more affordable options. 
