I hope you love breakfasts and brunches as much as the Morgan family.
Our family was in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, last weekend. We had owned a home over Red Mountain from Birmingham in Hoover. My how it is grown. They have the largest indoor shopping mall in the Southeast called the Galleria. That is right near where our home was located in the Wood Meadow subdivision. I used to walk six miles up and down those hills on the paved streets and sidewalks. During the years I was the senior pastor of Good Shepherd P. H. Church in downtown Birmingham, I was in the Air Force Reserve, and I had to maintain a strong and healthy body, and meet annual tests, sometimes every six months.
One of our dear friends, Joyce Baker McKay, invited us to a brunch at The Egg & I last Saturday morning. It is located on U. S. Highway 31, a few miles from Alabama Highway 150. I believe it is the only such restaurant in Alabama. As far as I am concerned it may be one of the best secrets in our day for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Here's their promo on the Internet: Offering “eggceptional” meals and bright, light, upbeat décor, The Egg & I promises great breakfast and lunches!
Gourmet coffee, fresh-squeezed juice, generous servings, and creative menu items all combine to make a meal at The Egg & I delicious and memorable. Frittatas, omelettes, whole wheat pancakes, waffles, and many delicious “non-egg” items fill the breakfast menu. Lunch choices include creative sandwiches, generous
The Egg and I is perfect for an early business meeting, casual start to the day, or a regular breakfast stop!
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6 am - 2 pm
Sun: 7 am - 2 pm
Patio Dining
Private Room:
Let us host your next breakfast meeting, family reunion, Bible study, or other special event!
The good news is that they offer a 10% discount to senior citizens, and a 15% to military. Of course, I took the later discount.
Should you live in Birmingham, or are traveling through there, be sure to take the I-459 by-pass of Birmingham over to Hoover and the Galleria. It will be well worth the effort and time.
Posted on
Fri, April 15, 2011
by Hugh Morgan