As promised from my last piece on Sunday Brunches...welcome to partie deux. Now that you know where to go with friends for the best Bloody drink deals w/good food in parte dos we are looking at a somewhat more sedate meal...not the one with the pre-football group but the new date, nice spot for significant other, her Mom, your Mom, your friends friend from out of town with wife who wants to be near some prime shopping (no...I'm not making this up...) These places all offer ambiance, good service, great food & of course a well made beverage or two...
Aurora Soho - Rustic looking Italian place with a brick walled interior. There is a cute little bar up front & a small porch with a few tables. Brunch entrees are $15 & come with a cocktail (refills are only $5) Favorites include the Heritage smoked bacon, portobello mushrooms w/2 eggs & the Baked egg skillet w/smoked salmon, avocado & goat cheese...Mangiare Bene!
Boqueria - Spanish Tapas joint that has a great brunch with lots of different & unique choices. The entrees average $15 & my favorites are the egg scramble with Shrimp & Guindilia peppers on brioche bun & the Steak & eggs w/blistered peppers. The Sangria comes in Red, White & Rose for $8glass/$34 pitches, Bloody Marys are spicy & made w/Guindilia peppers for $10 & Mimosa' are made w/Cava & Blood Orange Juice $10 Muy Delicioso!
The Cupping Room - Classic American, place with a rustic interior comprised of exposed brick walls, high tin ceilings, a pot-belly stove & fresh cut flowers. They also have a nice long bar to to a drink while waiting for your table...this place is popular & gets busy. Cupping room has a very large menu that run the gamut from benedicts, omelette's, pancakes, waffles to sandwiches & salads. Entrees average around $15.95 & are served w/hash browns & a side salad. I come here for the great green apple & cheddar cheese omelet & the Pancakes w/blue or straw berry's. They have a full bar & make a great Bloody Mary.
Dos Caminos Soho - Nuevo Mexican with a nice spacious interior (though very small bar) with a great outdoor patio. Full brunch menu with entrees averaging $14 that come with a drink (go cactus pear margarita) & coffee/tea. My favorites include the Chorizo con Huevos, The Cuezla, & their Carnitas Taco's. Start your meal with some great table side made Guac ($14-24) & go spicy!
Jane - New American food that always seems to have a great lucking crowd. The interior is comprised of brown, orange & avocado to create a warm feeling along with pictures of & fresh flowers. Entrees average $15 & come with a cocktail (bloody, mimosa, etc) They have a number of benedicts & omelette's. My favorites include the Salmon Scramble comprised of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, chives, & imported Italian mascarpone cheese & the Benedict Jane -poached eggs, crab and crawfish cakes, spinach, covered in tarragon hollandaise sauce.
Novecento - Argentine spot with a nice long copper topped bar to drink your bloody, mimosa, or mojito. Kinda has a Parisian feel. Entrees vary from $11 for an omelet to $23 for steak frites & is a la carte. My favorite dish on the menu that is perfect or sharing is the Picada Criolla tasting platter of grilled skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, beef empanada, chimichurri sauce for only $23.00. Get a table by the window for the fantastic people watching on West Bway.
West Broadway is loaded with Art Galleries to stroll through, my favorites being Martin Lawrence(tell Alyson I sent you), Pop International Gallery (send my regards to Brian) & Peter Lik (say hello to Gabrielle) Check out all the great art on either side of the street, hit the Angelika for a movie & of course do your part to boost the economy my melting your credit card in all the great stores...!
Aurora Soho - Located at 510 Broome
Boqueria Soho - Located at 17 Spring Street
The Cupping Room - Located at 359 West Broadway
Dos Caminos Soho - Located at 475 West Broaday
Jane - Located at 100 Houston Street
Novecento - Located at 343 West Broadway
