the standard grill

washington/ 13th

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the standard grill opened up pretty recently under the southernmost tip of the high line park. it's super trendy right now - the kind of place to see and be seen, and you may occasionally spot a celebrity. the decor is cool - the first part of the restaurant appears to be a sunroom, maybe something similar to what you would see in a beachfront restaurant. the second part of the restaurant looks like a standard old-school new york city grill, but with a few hints of whimsy - like the pennies glued to the floor and the salt & pepper shakers shaped like kissing dogs.

ryan made reservations for everyone for brunch at 11 am. a great time to visit the restaurant, which is usually packed. we were seated in the quiet dining room in the book at a cozy booth. and the food? i highly recommend the carbs and the bacon. the carbs: ryan enjoyed his brioche french toast with buttered rum, walnuts and bananas. i loved the cinnamon sugar doughnuts which were delivered to our table hot and fresh (baby m was also a huge fan of the doughnuts). cindy loved the muffins. everyone loved the sweet bread that is served complimetary. mom, ryan, and derek each raved about the bacon in their dishes (turkey club, french toast, and a burger). stick with the carbs and bacon and you'll be good.