From
chorizo con huevos to crepes and Chinese dim sum,
brunch in the Big Apple takes diners on a whirlwind
world tour. As the gateway to global gastronomy,
New York City offers an incredible variety of restaurants (more
than 18,000) serving sumptuous cuisine. And what better way to
discover the rich diversity of dining than by enjoying
a fabulous city brunch during your weekend stay?
Here, we've listed some of the Big Apple's best
hotspots for early-afternoon delicacies.
A Taste of Iberia
Travel to Lisbon by way of the West Village at Alfama
Fine Portuguese Cuisine. Savor specialties such
as bacalhau spiritual, a velvety gratin of salt
cod with shrimp and cheese (551 Hudson St., 212-645-2500, www.alfamarestaurant.com).
Near Union Square, Barca 18 serves up Spanish
tapas, sangria and more on Sundays. The menu features
delicious dishes like chorizo con huevos-Yukon gold
potatoes and chorizo hash with poached eggs and
hollandaise (225 Park Ave. South, 212-533-2500, www.brguestinc.com).
C'est Bon
Say oui to brunch at Capsouto Freres Restaurant,
which offers a three-course contemporary French
prix fixe menu with yummy choices such as pâté
de canard, boeuf bourguignon and blueberry crêpes
(451 Washington St., 212-966-4900, www.capsouotofreres.com).
Near the theater district, the festive Chez Josephine celebrates the life of famous American chanteuse
Josephine Baker. Every Sunday, diners can enjoy
live piano performances and bistro fare including
salade Nicoise, chicken paillard and Crème
Brûlée (414 W. 42nd St., 212-594-1925, www.chezjosephine.com).
The Sunday Champagne Brunch at Tocqueville features a selection of bubbly to accompany eggs
and caviar, house-cured sturgeon and the other flavorful
French and American dishes (1 E. 15th St., 212-647-1515, www.tocquevillerestaurant.com).
La Dolce Vita
If the mood calls for Italian, try Gusto Ristorante
e Bar Americano. Housed in a 19th century landmark
building in Greenwich Village, the eatery brings
to life the aesthetics of Italian cinema of the
fifties and sixties. During Saturday and Sunday
brunch, the bar offers six different kinds of Bloody
Marys, Prosecco cocktails and tasty plates such
as Fagottini Quattro Formaggi, a four-cheese crepe
and Pizza Occhio di Bue, grilled pizza with pancetta
del pecorino (60 Greenwich Ave., 212-924-8000, www.gustonyc.com).
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