Posted on 6/23/2010 at 9:00:41 AM
The traffic jam of strollers lined up along the entry way was my first clue that I would not be staggering home midday after a typical booze-soaked brunch this crowd is accustomed to. But don’t be alarmed; the quaint French Provencal décor and large portions of Almond were more than enough to win me over.
First and foremost I should mention that within our party of six, we all arrived (and ate) at different times due to some scheduling issues, and the wait staff handled it all with grace and aplomb. There is nothing worse than being rushed out of a table or forced to wait for your entire party to arrive, especially on a Sunday afternoon. We all nibbled at our leisure, actually enjoying the experience rather than racing through it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 5/18/2010 at 7:01:57 PM
If you’re not paying attention, you might walk right past Sunburnt Calf on 79th street. This (fairly) new Aussie establishment is a sister to Heathe St. Clair’s Sunburnt Cow and Bondi Road. While the bar space in front is a little dim, the crowd is fun and lively. The dining area, on the other hand, is airy and bright with vaulted skylights. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 4/12/2010 at 3:00:08 PM
Upon first walking into this establishment, tucked away on the less traveled paths of the West Village, you are immediately surprised and comforted by it’s casual, loungy atmosphere. The plush red benches and the chandeliers lend an air of sophistication to an otherwise pub-like interior.
As a party of 8, our hostess sat us in a one of the red corner benches with a low table displaying votive candles. We loved the music which was an eclectic mix that everyone could enjoy. We immediately ordered the unlimited deal-$20 all you can drink mimosas, screwdrivers, and bloody marys – the price included your meal. We were excited about the menu which offered some southern classics such as biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and waffles. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 4/5/2010 at 11:00:29 AM
We took Brunch in the City to the East Village’s Poco Restaurant and Lounge. This brunch location has a great range of offerings on the menu that will suit any craving. When you arrive, you walk in to a bright and cozy main level that is quite lively right around 2PM when the brunch crowd comes in. As a larger group, we were led downstairs to a re-purposed basement with mismatching furniture that gave the space a quirky “in my neighbor’s” basement feeling that we adored.
While there was no music downstairs, we were definitely entertained with the Olympics playing on the flat screen TV and the very hilarious, and somewhat awkward, baby shower that was seated next to us. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 3/28/2010 at 3:00:57 PM
As soon as you walk into this restaurant, located in the trendy Thompson Hotel in Soho, you immediately are impressed by its elegant presentation. Its loungy feel is Soho meets Bangkok with Asian flare scattered throughout. Flowers beautifully decorate the restaurant and the lilly pound in the middle just adds to the serene ambiance! Looking around at the other patrons, you get the feeling that you are definitely among New York’s elite.
We took our group there for their “Brunch Special” and for their eclectic menu of asian fusion brunch items such as the Kittichai Omelette and of course, the Thai standard, Pad Thai. The $20 brunch includes an entree and all you can drink cocktails for two hours. Quite the deal. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 3/23/2010 at 6:00:54 PM
Brunch at Film Center Cafe is always a sure thing. The food is delicious, the drinks are bountiful and endless, and.. well does anything else matter? We always have an amazing time at Film Center but our last brunch session there (our 3rd in the past month!) just solidifies the notion that this is the best brunch spot EVER.
How can I even begin to describe the indescribable? It won’t be easy, but I’ll do my best. After a few too many massive sized mimosas and Bellinis, our already rowdy group got a little rowdier. The music was pumping and our drunken bodies couldn’t help by sway to the beat and exuberantly shout the lyrics to the Gaga and Britney tunes. At first, the crowd (by crowd I mean other patrons, as we were not actually performing even though it sure looked and felt that way) was a little bemused and maybe slightly annoyed. But how the tide turned. Eventually, one of the waitresses started getting into the grove, she was shaking her thing and the entire restaurant roared and cheered her on.
And then Single Ladies came on.. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 3/14/2010 at 5:29:59 PM
Tre located in the nook of downtown Manhattan, is the most recent addition to the trendiness and hipster bar hopping scene that is the LES. Having been opened a little under a year ago by owner Eric Wines, whose personality and graciousness is as fabulous as his hosting abilities, this place screams great service and one of the top brunch places you should add to your list of 2010 places to check off by the end of the year.
Whether you’re looking for a wine date for two, a birthday dinner with your favorites, or even a bite to eat when you want to read the morning paper, Tre should be your first choice for all of the above regardless if brunch is your first choice! While the food is perfectly cooked, the service and hospitality is even more incredible and drinks are refilled as quickly as the restaurant song changes. The ambiance is modern with a flare of candles and art spread randomly throughout the cozy brick lined walls; it’s intimate yet personable at the same time. Conversation can easily be had as the acoustics throughout won’t disturb your neighbors. They’ll be having just as fabulous of discussions as you are, if not better. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 2/1/2010 at 12:30:04 PM
Hello and welcome to Brunch in the City!!!! It all started one crazy Sunday brunch at Sunburnt Cow in the East Village where our group of gals met up to get together and chat about the weekend festivities. We decided then and there that we would travel around Manhattan (and select boroughs) to find THE best brunch spot the restaurant world had to offer.
First priority– BOTTOMLESS DRINKS! Whereever we go, you are bound to hear us coming from a mile away. We are loving life and living it to the fullest. The BITC(we need to find H to finish our acronym!) ladies are rowdy, fun-loving, photo-taking, all- around amazing gals.
No matter where we are, no matter what’s going on in our lives, Sunday 1:30PM without fail we come together and toast each other and the city with mimosas and bellinis!
Each week, BITC will review our latest adventure with ratings and overview for your enjoyment. Note- there will be pics, there will be hilarity. Love it or leave it! Hope you enjoy the ride!