Blue Heaven's breakfasts are fantastic, as is their outdoor, back yard dining area. What's amazing is the peaceful coexistence treaty worked out between the cats and the hens, chicks and roosters. All roam the dining area in total harmony, though the roosters occasionally beat up on the hens.

If you want to eat breakfast outside, and you don't want to wait, get there early. Especially on the weekends. Waits can be long if you insist on a civilized 11 AM brunch. No reservations, by the way.

The wait is worth it. My first visit I had lobster benedict - pan sautéed Florida lobster topped with key lime flavored hollandaise. A couple of days later banana pancakes with maple syrup and homemade sausage. You're right, it wasn't I who ordered the homemade granola and fruit to the right.

March 2006