Brunch in New York

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If you’re single, rich and European in NYC and didn’t score on Friday or Saturday night, fear not. Brunch at Bistro Bagatelle is basically an after-after hours party; except that most of the folks dining here on an early weekend afternoon look as though they got a good night’s sleep and went to the gym that morning. Easily one of the most expensive brunches in the city, Bistro Bagatelle wants you to show up with a big appetite for cocktails and socializing – both will be indulged. Read the rest of this entry »

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High up on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental is the delectable restaurant called Asiate. The three-course, $54 prie fixe brunch menu features Tuna Tataki, Peking Duck Steam Bun, Macadamia Nut Waffles, Pan Seared Halibut, Butternut Squash Risotto, and Ginger Snap and Rum-Eggnog Parfait.

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St. Regis Hotel is home to Astor Court, a casually elegant restaurant that offers an excellent Sunday brunch. The menu includes Belgian Waffles, Scrambled Eggs Tartine, Smoke Scottish Salmon and Mini Bagel, Roasted Pennsylvanian Chicken, Handmade Ravioli filled with pumpkin puree, fresh juices and smoothies, and Pomegranate Cosmos.

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Located right near Wall Street, The Bailey Pub & Brasserie is a casual dining place which serves Gastro Pub and American cuisine. Their weekend brunch menu includes the Breakfast Sandwich, Brioche French Toast, French Onion Soup, Adobo Steak Salad, Prince Edward Island Mussels, and a Charcuterie Board.

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Bar Americain is a casual elegant American-style brasserie located in Midtown West. The wood paneling décor gives a warm but elegant atmosphere to the establishment. Their weekend brunch menu includes Crab-Coconut Cocktails, Pumpkin Soup, Smoked Chicken Pot Pie, Cracked Wheat Waffles, Blue Corn Fried Eggs, Grilled Pizza with Double Smoked Bacon, and Mahi Mahi.

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Bar Boulud is owned and operated by the famously masterful French chef Daniel Boulud. The prie fixe weekend brunch menu is extensive and diners can choose from four courses which include Berry Parfait, Pate Grand-Mere, Brioche French Toast, Cavatelli aux Crevettes, Betteraves et Roquette, Gaufre Belge, Boudin Blanc, Maquereau Grille, and Lapin de la Garrigue.

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The 2 West Restaurant is an American bistro style restaurant that can be found in the Ritz-Carlton’s Battery Park Place location. The award-winning chefs of 2 West put together delicious comfort foods specially thought out for everyone to enjoy. Some of the more popular dishes include Asparagus Risotto, Lobster Bisque, Alaskan Halibut, and Croque Monsieur.

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Agave is a restaurant with great Mexican fusion cuisine. Everything from the food to the adobe walls has a true southwestern flavor. Their weekend brunch menu features 30 items to choose from, some of which are Spicy Pressed Chicken Sandwiches, Southwestern Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and Blueberry Pancakes with Lemon Cream Cheese.

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Located on Staten Island, Alor Café is a trendy place to dine. Their décor is stylishly European and their brunch menu includes Crab Double Decker sandwiches, Breakfast Pita Pockets, Avacado Breakfast Burritos, Gourmet Vegetable Omelettes, Chorizo and Potato Egg Bake, Breakfast Chicken Schnitzels, Royal Crepes, Carrot Cake French Toast, and fresh fruit salads.

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Amsterdam Restaurant & Tapas Lounge is a casual elegant establishment on the Upper West Side that serves American fusion cuisine. Their brunch menu includes Smoked Gouda & Apple Omelets, Eggs Oscar Benedict, Breakfast Burritos, Strawberry Almond Pancakes, Pumpkin Pie French Toast, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Duck & Pear Tacos, and Warm Brie Salad.

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Asellina is an Italian fine dining restaurant located in the ever busy Flatiron District. Their weekend brunch spread includes Italian Toast with ricotta and poached pears, Wood Fire Baked Eggs, Egg White Frittata with asparagus, Swordfish Carpaccio, Baked Eggplant Tortino, Mozzarella di Bufala Pizza, and Saffron Strozzapreti.

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Sanctuary T is a slightly misleading name for a restaurant with the sound and energy found in this bustling Soho teahouse during weekend brunch. The concept aims to combine a serene, removed setting with the full-service experience New Yorkers have come to expect.  This works during the week with thinner crowds, when you can really appreciate the restaurant’s clean yet warm design. But on weekends, it is difficult to distinguish Sanctuary T from any other overcrowded Soho bistro. Read the rest of this entry »

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Experience the “taste of Korea” at Bann. The brunch menu consists of lunch/dinner items rather than the customary breakfast/lunch items. With its open kitchen in the dining area, you have the unique opportunity to watch the chef prepare each dish. Barbecue is a specialty, for each dining table has its own smokeless barbecue grill. Read the rest of this entry »

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Be adventurous and experience the fascinating tastes and aromas of Public’s rare cuisine. Novel delicacies are created with hard-to-find ingredients from countries around the world, particularly Australia. Chef Farmerie refers to this unique cuisine as “Australasian.“ Delight in many tempting, scrumptious dishes from the brunch menu, such as, coconut stuffed pancakes, Turkish eggs, black pudding waffles, grilled venison burger, and hockey pokey ice cream. Read the rest of this entry »

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Buttermilk Channel came highly recommended it to us, and we have to say: the recommenders were right. This is simply the best-value brunch we have been lucky to eat in New York. Why the name? Buttermilk Channel is the mile-long tidal strait that runs between Brooklyn and Governor’s Island. When the area was still farmland, dairy farmers would cross it by boat to sell milk in Manhattan markets. Smith Street (where the restaurant is located) was defined by this channel, just a few blocks west. Read the rest of this entry »