Eats+Drinks
The Sun on a Bun With the eggy, crispy Egg Bomb breakfast sandwich, eggs are always what’s up at Eggs Up Grill. R H E YA TAN N E R
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he BLT: Bright. Laid-back. Timeless. It’s been considered one of America’s favorite sandwiches for decades, maybe because it’s almost impossible to get wrong. The ingredients are literally right there. Add a little mayo and toast the bread, and voila. Perfection. What could possibly make it better? Eggs Up Grill asked itself that very question. And the answer is to drop an egg bomb on it. It’s really a no-brainer when you think about it; bacon and eggs have always been bedfellows on our breakfast plates, so why wouldn’t that magic work here? The gooey yolk acts almost as a condiment, while the
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egg itself really gives the sandwich that breakfast-y edge you’re looking for in the morning. Paired with two of Eggs Up’s thick-cut bacon strips (not too crisp, not too limp, salty, savory deliciousness), a layer of leaf lettuce, a touch of mayo, and two tomato slices on a toasted bun, the Egg Bomb is a bright, crunchy way to wake up. The presentation is also quite nice, the top bun sitting slightly off-center to show off those crispy criss-crossed bacon slices and give that sunny, runny yolk a chance to wish you good morning. The Egg Bomb is a great choice for a late breakfast or brunch, especially when complemented with a pretty little bowl of freshcut fruits and a tall glass
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of orange juice to leave you full, but not stuffed. Never heard of Eggs Up? You’re not too out-of-theloop; the restaurant just started upping its eggs last month. Its open, ranch house–chic interior lets a lot of light in and creates a friendly atmosphere. Eggs and bacon are far from its only menu items, with a list of burgers, sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and corned beef hash, among other selections that may or may not be accentuated with an egg. The BLT has officially fallen a slot in the “America’s favorite sandwich” lineup. But it has been replaced by its eggy cousin, the BELT. I very well may have to loosen mine.
A Toasty Muffin For those of us who prefer to start our morning off sweeter, there is a little gem tucked away in the top left corner of the Eggs Up menu: toasted muffins. Choose a blueberry or a banana nut muffin, and have it fresh-baked, then split down the middle and grilled facedown until toasty. We intended to show a picture of this muffin, but our reviewer was so enthusiastic, we’ll have to leave it to your imagination.
