But from the looks of things, folks are talking a blue streak about the place. Owner Coralie Satta-Williams has embraced not so much the virtuosity of haute cuisine as the gentle ambiance of the French countryside, with provincial cooking that features an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. The endless supply of crunchy loaves and feather-light croissants is essential to any respectable French eatery, and Ghini's has the market cornered. During the summer months, these early morning hours are ideal for sitting at an umbrella-capped table on Ghini's patio. There's additional seating inside, which isn't a bad second choice given the pervasive aroma of fresh baked bread wafting through the morning air.
Breakfast here is a pure delight.
You can have your standard bacon and eggs, but this hardly constitutes typical Ghini's fare. The juices from the tomato and herbs gloriously mingle with the eggs and crisply amber hash browns, making every bite buoyant with flavor. Toasted baguette slices make the perfect accompaniment. The omelets vied admirably for serious consideration, with intriguing ingredients. It was a command performance.