Get Me From The Greek

On Sunday, I dropped by Aziza for brunch. This new diner took over from venerable Kubata on College St. Upon entry, the room was bright and spacious. Compared to the cramp eateries that have been popping up, the English-style table with plush chairs were generously spaced. A faux fire-place with low arm-chairs and North African prints gave it a feel of someone's living space. Yet it felt unwelcoming, perhaps due to the empty room and silent waitstaff.

I ordered a Greek omelette ($10.95) and freshly squeezed carrot and beet juice ($5.50). The beet was a little too dirt strong, a bit of sweetness would be nice. The fruit salad and roasted potatoes were good, but the omelette with onions, red peppers, and feta cheese was average. Crucially, the promised olives were missing. I would have mentioned it, but my server had disappeared entirely until the bill came.

Despite the prettified get-up, this was basic diner fare. Compared to the other options on the same block: Bestellen, Hadley's, and Urban Herbivore, Aziza is an also-ran.