Fluffy eggs looked better at the W than at 202 Market

Sitting at the W Hotel for brunch today, I thought to myself, this is my new favorite brunch spot! I've lived in Union Square for over three years now, in Manhattan for probably over a decade, and am only now discovering this "scene-y" place for brunch. But that's precisely why I probably never made it over here. It's scene-y at night. I enjoy the neighborhood classics such as Friend of a Farmer for its specialty bread and Sunburst for its blueberry pancakes. Last weekend, thanks to my friends who live in Chelsea, I finally made my way over to 202 Market. I thought that was my new favorite. Any dish with the eggs and mushrooms were divine there. And as a snob when it comes to Bloody Marys, I must say 202 did a fine job.

As of today, the W is a new local favorite. I ordered the chicken & beets salad. As soon as the waiter put my entree in front of me, the aroma of the pulled chicken overwhelmed my senses. I didn't even bother with the sherry dressing which I had asked for on the side. My friend frequents the place and ordered his usual corned beef hash which he swears by. I didn't try it but I was impressed by the fluffiness of the eggs. Yes, I did just say fluffiness. But that's what it is. The W is low-key and calm which is great on a Saturday afternoon. If you're looking for a crowd, come back at night or head over to Pastis. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this place only a few blocks away from home. Sometimes you can't overlook the obvious.