Meals has a transportive energy. It could take us locations we’ve by no means been, and depart us trying to find flavors that set off a way of consolation and heat.
Chamana’s Cafe, new in Spring Valley, is Dan Krohmer’s newest idea, impressed by his travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, and it captures that essence. The brunch-centric menu, curated by Krohmer and the culinary crew from beloved uncooked bar and restaurant Different Mama, options a mixture of traditional dishes executed proper and authentically crafted Mexican fare. With each chew you’ll end up transported, whether or not again to your childhood kitchen desk or to distant lands.
Kick off your go to with a steaming cup of drip espresso ($2.50), regionally sourced from Darkish Moon Roasters, a humble however excellent strategy to ease into the morning. Or strive one thing from the espresso program—the spiced orange mocha latte ($6), with its deep, citrusy undertones that dance in your palate, or one thing slightly extra sudden, just like the white mocha matcha latte ($7), which strikes a stability between candy and earthy whereas nonetheless supplying you with that caffeine repair.
Now for the meals. The Oaxaca benedict ($16) is a Mexican twist on the traditional, with poached eggs nestled on sope-style tortillas, topped with barbacoa and velvety Hollandaise. The chilaquiles ($15) begin with a mattress of house-made crispy tortilla chips and are simmered and sauced up with a zesty salsa verde earlier than being topped with crema, pink onion, cotija cheese and eggs.
If you happen to’re feeling extra lunch-y, we advocate devouring the pork Milanesa sandwich ($16). A crispy, golden-breaded piece of pork is stacked on bread with lettuce, tomato and a creamy aioli, all spiced up with jalapeños. The lamb barbacoa grilled cheese ($16) is toasted to perfection and served together with your selection of soup, salad, fries or fruit. And in the event you’ve obtained the room, you gained’t remorse wrapping up the meal with a churro cheesecake ($7) or agave flan ($7).
CHAMANA’S CAFE 3655 S. Durango Dr. #29, 725-205-9846, chamanascafe.com. Day by day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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