Comments on: Brunch Guide

By: Carly B.

Carly B. — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:58:04 +0000

Hi Andy – Thanks for this section and your updates. A weekend is never complete without a quality brunch that only improves with the addition of booze. To add to the list, Pete’s Tavern has a $10.95 deal, which includes a brunch item (from steak and eggs to a gravalax omelet with choice of sausage/home fries/possibly a blueberry muffin) and coffee/tea/juice. Add a bloody Mary or Mimosa for $2. Great deal. Another is the Lodge in Williamsburg, which offers buy one get one booze on weekends.

Thanks again!

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By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:10:12 +0000

This is a good start, but you do need to explore a bit and get out from the NYCRG joints. (I live near Il Bastardo, and it’s OK–the highlight is the great service as you mentioned.)

Check out the Sunburnt Cow (on your list above) and it’s sister restaurant, Bondi Road. AYCD brunch is $15 (which includes the brunch entree), or $20 for one of their 2 seafood entrees (crabcake benedict or a salmon dish). Drinks include nonstop mimosas, pretty good bloodies, screwdrivers, ‘greyhounds’ (grapefruit/vodka) and draught Fosters beer–mix and match! Don’t miss the Aussie burger, piled high with lettuce, beet root, egg, grilled pineapple, and a few other things, Australian style! The Cow fills up quickly, but there’s usually a seat at Bondi.

Another go-to place is Bone Lick Park. AYCD brunches from about $13-16. Entrees include delicious beef ribs, turkey sausage on a muffin, pulled pork, fried oysters, plus a few omelet/waffle choices. Most of these come with very tasty eggs, au gratin potatoes or cheese grits, and some nice mini blueberry muffins. They also offer a big burger or fried chicken! Drinks include bloodies, mimosas, and frozen margs. ($1 extra for a strawberry or mango marg.) This place has become popular, and also has sidewalk seating. On Greenwich Ave at 7th Ave (by 11th St.), next to 2 Boots pizza. Brunch served on Sat and Sun.

Half a block from BLP is Maracas, serving a Mexican AYCD brunch for just $15. ($10 w/o drinks.) Entrees are pretty good-haad a good breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros. They also have the bloodies, mimosas, and frozen margs (regular or strawberry). The bloodies were not that good when I trieed them, other drinks are fine.

Another must-try is Film Center Cafe, on 9th Ave around 44th St (across from the Film Center, of course). Very tasty entrees for around $10, and AYCD for just $8 more. The drinks are very good, and the frozen margs served in pint glasses are dangerous!

HK, just up 9th Ave a bit at 39th St. Wide selection of brunch entrees ($7-15), and AYCD is $13. A bit pricier than some, but drinks include champagne, mimosas, bellinis, screwdrivers, and bloodies. Food is tasty, drinks are also very good.

I could go on, but this is a start…..

By: Caryn

Caryn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:07:39 +0000

I went to Baker’s Street on 63rd and 1st a few Saturdays ago. You get two complimentary drinks when you order from the brunch menu. This was a nice little boost at no extra cost.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:58:59 +0000

@ 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?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:54:59 +0000

Roberto Passon in HK: $8 AYCD

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:13:05 +0000

Thanks Riki! We’re definitely going to have to check out Calle Ocho’s brunch.

By: Riki

Riki — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:46:43 +0000

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.