PRRP installment 21: Tangerine

For our FINAL installment, we walked over to Tangerine, which opened not quite a month ago in the space at Public Road and Cannon that has been home to so many short-lived restaurants. When it first opened, it was Rocky Mountain Joe's, and in between (I'm sure I am missing some), I recall Pulcinella, Mataam Fez, Angelo's, and Apeizzo. Let's hope Tangerine has some staying power! It probably will because the one in Boulder is very popular, and this location has been busy since it opened. 

I ordered something I'd never tried before (having often been to the Boulder Tangerine), poached eggs over polenta with roasted local Hazel Dell mushrooms, charred asparagus, and pecorino romano cheese. It was different and delicious! G had the two-egg breakfast with bacon, potatoes, and toast and also enjoyed his meal. We were especially impressed by the homemade jams (blackberry and strawberry). 

The space is pleasant with lots of natural light, but it's also quite noisy. You might have to wait if you visit at the peak lunchtime or on a weekend, but at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, we got a table immediately.

G's bacon-and-egg breakfast and coffee

Roasted local Hazel Dell mushrooms and charred asparagus with poached eggs over polenta 

We didn't order any of these, but the menu looked appealing.

A nice bright interior, but noisy

Brightening this corner of Public Road

PRRP installment 20: Senor Gomez

We visited Senor Gomez for a midmorning weekday breakfast (actually last Tuesday, but it has taken me this long to get around to posting). We had never been there before, partly because it is only open for breakfast and lunch. When we first moved to Lafayette, it was still the Plum Tree, which we remember well because we could both eat dinner there for less than $10. I was also fond of its next incarnation, Nikko Cucina. We visited often because we loved the crusty Italian bread and the chocolate-hazelnut cake, but it only lasted a year or so. It might have been something else in between, but Senor Gomez has hung in there for a long time now. 

I had read reviews praising the green chile, so I got the huevos ranchero with the green chile on the side, just in case it was too hot for me (I tend to prefer medium-spicy). It was definitely hot, but not intolerably so, and it was delicious. G got the chilaquiles and ended up with a huge plate of food and leftovers to bring home. We liked the cozy booths and the sunny interior and even ran into some neighbors who were enjoying brunch in the next booth.

We liked the sunny space and cozy booths.

Huevos rancheros with green chile, and (background) chilaquiles

G's chilaquiles