Eggs, hash browns, bacon, pancakes, French toast. Welcome to almost every brunch menu in Toronto. 
Except two.
We’re being saved from brunch boredom by an East/West pair of restaurants: Kultura and Nyood. As long-time fans of their dinners, we were first in line when they recently began offering an alternative to our usual Sunday spots.
Both menus are set up in a similar style, with a selection of dishes designed for sharing, and dishes just for you. (Not to mention a cocktail list that makes us thankful we’re dining after 11am.)
From food to ambience, Nyood is the best of laidback Mediterranean. We started with a crushed-in-house cherry tomato Caesar ($8) and (reluctantly) shared a vegetable antipasto ($12) and banana fritters ($6). The Spanish flatbread ($13) – a combo of salsa, guacamole, beans, eggs and chorizo – is a must-try.
Kultura is serving up a more complex culinary adventure. Tea-infused maple syrup takes Brioche French toast ($11) from mundane to inspired. Truffle Scrambled Eggs ($14) encased in smoked salmon are lighter and fluffier than a chick flick. And the Panko-crusted soft-boiled egg ($9) is unlike any brunch treat we’ve ever had.
Our only problem now? We need more Sundays.
Nyood
www.nyood.ca
1096 Queen St. W (at Dovercourt)
416-466-1888
Kultura
www.kulturarestaurant.com
169 King St. E. (at Jarvis)
416-363-9000
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