Oct 10 2008
Where We Brunch
There’s nothing better than a great-tasting, booze-filled weekend brunch, and no other city does brunch quite like New York. Here are our favorite places to hit up on Sunday “Fun-Day.” We will be constantly updating this list as we try out new brunch spots around town:
All-You-Can-Drink
Sunburnt Cow
Paradou
Blockheads
Nero
Arte Cafe
Il Bastardo
HK — Hell’s Kitchen (cash only)
All-You-Should-Drink
Essex (3 drinks included, cash only)
A Complimentary Drink
Dos Caminos
The Smith
Nothing Complimentary
Saturday Fun-Day?
Here are a couple of places where the brunch festivities get started a day early:
Le Bilboquet - known by many as ‘Bilbo,’ Le Bilboquet sports a well-heeled, mostly European bunch. Head in on a Saturday and watch as this thimble-sized French bistro transforms from an intimate little restaurant into a dancing and drinking party. Oh and by the way, the cajun chicken’s the best item on the menu.
Bistro Bagatelle - we hear that this euro-centric spot in the MPD has been going off on Saturday’s of late. Need proof- check out this pic.
What do they put in their bellinis?
We’re not even going to recommend what to order since you’re not gonna remember it anyways.
Hey there kids. My friend just went to Calle Ocho on the UWS and apparently there is some kind of all-you-can-drink sangria brunch on Sundays. I have never been, so can’t provide a personal recommendation, but she was a fan.
Thanks Riki! We’re definitely going to have to check out Calle Ocho’s brunch.
Roberto Passon in HK: $8 AYCD
@ Dan - Thanks for the heads-up on Roberto Passon. That may be the best deal I’ve heard yet for an AYCD. Blockhead’s is pretty cheap, too, but not quite the same quality of food as RP. I’ve also heard amazing things about RP for dinner. Have you been?