Carlyle Grand Brunch

On a day when you want to walk to brunch and you live in Arlington, none is better than the Carlyle Grand.  Droves of people out with their dogs, this friendly brunch place even has $1 dog biscuits on the people menu.  With my mother in town, we sat outside on an overcast Sunday morning... early for most brunch goers, so still pretty quiet for Shirlington.  She had the french toast, drizzled with yogurt, fruit and crunched up granola, describing it as the best french toast she's ever had.  I would have described it first as the largest french toast I've ever seen and tried to put it in a wrestler's weight class.  These slices were more like loaves.  But very sweet and yummy.  I had the scuibnocket or skabtucket or scraptastic... I don't remember the name.  Basically scrambled eggs with bacon, mushrooms, green onions and all kinds of other parts and pieces mixed in and garnished with cheddar.  It was also very good.  Better than an omelet I think because it was light and airy.  The service was only ok since the waiter spilled my juice and went downhill from there, but he was a happy person and nice, so it was a wash.  I can't not mention the hot tea.  They only had a few selections of caffeinated loose tea so I chose the tropical one.  Very tasty and served in a little asian iron pot.  Good on them for the details.  Overall, an experience I might make a Sunday morning tradition when mom is in town.