THE TRENDSETTER
Big Daddy Mack's Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs from The Local Pub & Grill
This weekend breakfast must-have features steak and gravy with two eggs, cottage potatoes and toast - served in front of a massive flat screen TV playing the game or on the pooch-friendly patio. Dive in with a Holy Hot Bloody Mary alongside and your day is officially made.
495-9192

THE ADVENTUROUS
The Hong Kong Waffle from Chyll Castaic
The origins of this curious waffle come from the streets of Hong Kong. Also known as the egg waffle or gai daan jai - which translates to "little chicken egg" - these waffles are among the most popular Hong Kong "street snacks"... and now Chyll's Castaic restaurant is serving them as a breakfast combo with eggs, bacon and potatoes. Chyll in Castaic is open daily at 7am for breakfast.
chyllcreamery.com

THE CLASSIC
"The Works" from Marston's Restaurant
The "Fantastic French Toast" that made Marston's famous, thanks to crunchy-corn-flaked coated slabs of deliciousness, is topped with fresh berries, candied pecans and whipped cream and is available on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
253-9910

What we Ate
"Our February was packed with business meetings - three of them during the breakfast hour. Each time, we treated our clients to Marston's, which means we treated ourselves. The on-point waitstaff knew my order every time: Pulled Pork Benedict. It's my favorite thing to eat, ever. Two poached eggs and tender barbecued pork top toasty English muffins and it's all generously slathered with the most delicious spicy hollandaise sauce. It's served with savory house potatoes. I dream of this dish!"
Publisher Jeanna Crawford

"'Don't forget, meeting at Marston's at 8:45am' is the only work-related email I get at 10pm that doesn't give me anxiety! I'm also guilty of ordering the exact same thing every time, but that's only because the Huevos Rancheros are a delicious, healthy start to my day. Black beans, pastured eggs, pico de gallo, avocado, corn tortillas!? It's a protein punch that powers me through. I go dairy free, but cheddar and sour cream come standard, too. Paired with my decaf cup of rich coffee, it's heaven."
Publisher Therese Edwards