Early morning breakfast pastries at Stoneacre Brasserie, Newport.
We visited Stoneacre Brasserie in Newport for breakfast recently. We'd been for afternoon snacks and drinks before but not for breakfast. First of all, we love the design of this place. It looks and feels like a traditional French brasserie, open early to late (12:30 AM on weekends) and serving solid fare.
There are several dining areas within. The front room is the main dining area, faces the street and is the spot for those fashionable types who want to be seen. There is a quieter spot on one side and hi top tables on the other for a fun group dining experience and the back holds a more romantic nook where a thick drape could be pulled across for all you celebrities who want more private dining.
The cafe au lait is great, a good, strong cup with a nice foam, and the freshly squeezed orange juice may just be the best we've ever had at a restaurant. We relaxed and perused the menu. There was never any rush at all, just like service in Paris.
They source locally as much as possible. I went with the Cheesy Scrambled Eggs On Bolo. The cheddar cheese was barely detectable to look at and delivered a smooth but unmistakable taste. I loved the fact that this was served on a bolo roll with it's soft texture and sweeter taste. Delicious.
My dining companion had the same eggs served with greens and toast, also done well.
Stoneacre also has a takeout case featuring freshly-baked pastries that we can assure you are out of this world. No skimping on the freshest, highest quality ingredients here. There is also a pantry where other local foods and goods are on sale.
It's classic, simple but sophisticated, quality food delivered on a consistent basis. They also have an excellent wine list. And, yes, we will be back again.
Stoneacre Brasserie
28 Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
Telephone: 401.619.7810
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