More than just coffee, cantaloupe, and bottomless mimosas, brunch has become a true contender for the most important meal of the day. With the holy grail of all brunching holidays just a hop, skip and a jump away, it’s time to don your Sunday’s best and celebrate the great Easter brunching tradition in all its glory. For those looking for a taste of modern elegance, Stake Chophouse & Bar is opening their doors for a special brunch affair. The newest jewel in the Crown City’ is offering a lavish three-course menu with a bounty of options from both land and sea. Selections include lemon ricotta pancakes & fresh berries, a lobster & sweet pepper frittata, fresh oysters, wild mushroom & potato hash, and lamb chops & rosemary scrambled eggs to name a few. Pair fresh seasonal berries with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Champagne, 2009 Gran Cuvee Cava Gramona, or 2008 Sparkling Rose, Caraccioli for a sensational complement to your amazing Brunch! This specialty pre-fixe menu is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is priced at $75 per person (Excluding alcohol, $35 for kids under 12). Reservations are available online via stakechophouse.com or by calling the restaurant directly at 619.522.0077.
Just down the street, Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge is cooking up their infamous a la carte Sunday brunch served with fresh-squeezed OJ, a side of sunshine and sweet ocean breeze. Guests can enjoy a handful of chef’s favorite including the market frittata, flavorful duck chilaquiles and berry brioche french toast and with a medley of boozy bevvies available, imbibers can sip on Leroy’s signatures including a housemaid sangria and ‘Bacon Mary’, Leroy’s unique twist on a traditional bloody made with bacon infused vodka and topped with a strip of caddied bacon. Leroy’s is open for Eater Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are available online at leroyskitchenandlounge.com or by calling Leroy’s at 619.437.6087.
