SoHo: Cómodo

Saturday morning, we had a delicious brunch with our friends Kristen and 

Mike at a fairly new restaurant in SoHo called Cómodo. I came across this new 

spot while I was doing some research for my parents trip. Yes, even a seven 

year veteran needs to do research for this city. 

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I came across Refinery 29's The 17 Best Brunch Spots in NYC. Some restaurants 

I had been to, some were not right for this time and some I wrote down. 

After visiting all the websites for the restaurants I wrote down, Cómodo 

was the clear winner for multiple reasons including the simplicity and unusual 

menu and of course the location. 

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As cold as the morning was, we walked from my apartment to SoHo working 

up a grand appetite. We arrived at the exact same time as Kristen and Mike 

and were the first to be seated for brunch. My initial reaction upon entry was 

the thought that I had been in this space before. Kristen had the exact same 

feeling and we both remembered that this space used to occupy a restaurant 

named Salt. 

We were seated along the South banquette wall of the restaurant at a nice little 

four top. The service was so wonderful, they even brought us over a little heater 

to keep warm as the door kept opening. The simplicity of the decor and rustic

 features were perfect and cozy. As a designer, I really appreciated the simplicity 

of the decor.  All of my favorite materials, wood, glass and metal, were used in 

someway or another. 

The menu, as simple as it was included many complex flavors. The menu was so 

original, I wanted to try everything.  Each dish had a twist, including their take 

on Latin American Eggs Benedict. From the starters to our main courses, everything 

was divine, flavorful and colorful. 

For starters, we shared the Pao de Queijo basket with Tomatillo Jam. I learned 

that Pao de Queijo is a Brazilian cheese bread, in the form of a roll. We also 

shared the Four C Chicharron which was a chipotle, chorizo, chuleta on toasted

 chihuahua cheese. All were devoured instantaneously and delicious. 

For our entrees, Kristen and my Mom both decided on the same dish, Poached 

Egg on a Pao de Queijo, with avacado and chipotle cream sauce and chorizo.

Mike and I had the same thing in mind and selected the Pork Belly Hash 

Cilantro Pasta Topped with a Poached Egg. Pasta for brunch? Why not! 

Finally, my dad chose the Braised Cochinita & Bacon Torta with Avocado, 

Mozzarella and Onions. Judging fromt he one bite I had, it was pretty fantastic!

Everything, from the quiet, calm and simple atmosphere to the complex and colorful flavors
and food, this place was fantastic. I would really like to come back for dinner soon. Wonderful
restaurant all around.