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Piglet & Co
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Piglet & Co is a nice-casual restaurant here to break up the monotony of life—which is helpful since we’re all on a spinning hamster wheel that shows zero signs of stopping. This one takes inspiration from Taiwanese night markets, so expect some flair in the form of dressed-up Asian comfort dishes. While Piglet & Co does a perfectly fine dinner, we actually like it best at brunch.
The brunch menu (only served on Sundays, 11am-3pm) is your ticket to the best of both worlds. It highlights hits from their family-style dinner menu of predominantly meat and seafood plates, plus daytime-y dishes that have much more of the “wow” factor. French toast, made from a pillowy slice of milk bread, gets a fun twist from the generous scoop of sweet brown sugar boba. And you thought breakfast burgers were boring? Theirs is stacked high with a fried egg, brown sugar bacon, and a hash brown, and practically teeters when your server drops it at your table. Also pay attention to the decadent pork belly chashao slices (served over rice at brunch), and the sweet-salty shrimp and pork toast—it’s finished off with burnt honey aioli you'll be tempted to lick off the plate.
photo credit: Carly Hackbarth
photo credit: Carly Hackbarth
If you do swing by for dinner, you’ll still have an enjoyable time. The food is well-executed all around, and you won’t be mad at whatever you order. But for a place inspired by the night market hustle and bustle, the after-dark energy is a bit stiff. Like a miracle, the colorful pig head hanging on the wall and the Bruce Lee films playing on a loop above the bar somehow feel more alive in the daylight, and there’s a buzzier and warmer atmosphere. And when you consider the fact that brunch is more memorable, getting stuffed on a Sunday morning—and adding some zest to your week—is a no-brainer.
Food Rundown
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Milk Tea French Toast
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Chashao Pork Ssam
The B-Fast Burger
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Honey Walnut Shrimp & Pork Toast
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