With today being Veteran’s Day and having it off from work, I decided on an early morning breakfast at the Lafayette Hotel’s Beginner’s Diner. It has been a little over a year since this historic San Diego hotel reopened to great fanfare after a $31 million renovation. First, a genuine FauxD© shot of the hotel’s exterior. The fire inside the lobby was lit to keep the guests warm; the outside temperature this morning was a chilly 59°!
While my goal was the Diner, I had to snap a few other photos along the way, including the unique light fixtures that hang above the lobby desk.
The Diner itself looks pretty much the same since my first visit in August 2023.
The same cannot be said for the buckwheat pancakes.
When compared to the August 2023 photo below, you can see that they look (and tasted) less rich without the abundance of toppings.
Compare the biscuits and gravy; this morning, the biscuits tasted as if they had been left out on the counter all week.
The gravy had more filler and less meat than their September 2023 counterpart, and as a result, less flavor.
The clock has changed, too. Below is the current one:
…and the one originally installed when the Diner first opened:
This change didn’t bother me as much, although I would say that the original clock seemed more authentic. Overall, it would appear that the restaurant is cutting back or perhaps I just caught them on an off day. I might have to try Rudford’s down the street next time! Stay tuned…
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