Philadelphia

While eating breakfast at Green Eggs, one of the only other physical tasks I can accomplish is heaving great sighs of contentment. Not only because the French toast I order is perfectly portioned and manages to be both light AND rich, but also due to the ambiance here, a newly remodeled set of rooms that is full of warm dark woods, intricate ceilings, and images of the natural world. Each table even has a plant centerpiece. The cafe itself seems to be breathing deeply, so what choice do I really have to do otherwise? Get this: buying a glass of water for $1 helps conserve the planet's water ways. Now I'm wholly convinced this place is designed to satisfy the greener, more-in-touch-with-nature person trying to fight his or her way out of us all. While sating us silly, that is. A note on this French toast: it's brioche stuffed with fresh berries and ricotta and topped with more berries, Chantilly cream, and blueberry sauce. Next time I'm diving into the pancakes. A full stack is $6.50, a short $4.50. And I can get poached pears, vanilla ice cream, and lavender honey on them. For no. Extra. Charge.

Photo:  Sara Nye