This morning Kish and I got the most important meal of the day at the Hampton Inn breakfast bar in Utica, N.Y. For something that’s self-serve, buffet-style, and no extra charge — which means you’ve already paid for it — it wasn’t bad.
The oatmeal was hot and good, and I topped it with cranberries, almond slivers, and brown sugar. I had a toasted English muffin, and Kish and I sampled some maple sausage slices and a “bagel topper,” which is scrambled eggs and melted cheese on a toasted bagel half. Not bad, either! The coffee was hot and the OJ was cold. In a nod to green sensibilities, the tray was made of recycled paper, too.
We served ourselves, stoked up in short order, and hit the road in good time. That’s the point.
Webner House 