Delicious Brunch Items You Must Try At Beauty & Essex In NYC

This favorite brunch spot in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood has mouthwatering dishes to satisfy your hunger.

LEMON BLACKBERRY PANCAKES

These lemon pancakes have the perfect fluffy texture with pieces of blackberry sprinkled throughout the batter. The pancakes are topped with a dollop of creamy ricotta and served with a side of maple syrup.

GRILLED CHEESE, SMOKED BACON & TOMATO SOUP DUMPLINGS

This interesting take on the traditional soup dumplings highlight grilled cheese “dumplings” on top of hearty tomato soup and topped with savory smoked bacon.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Topped with sunny side up eggs and a drizzle of garlic-buttermilk dressing, the Chicken Fried Steak - made with short rib - has crispy texture balanced by runny eggs that ooze on top. The dish is served over a bed of salad.

FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT BITES

These bite-sized biscuit sandwiches are great for sharing. Sandwiched in between buttery, crispy biscuits are fried chicken nuggets topped with red cabbage slaw and guacamole with a side of tabasco honey butter.

BRAISED SHORT RIB ‘HUEVOS RANCHEROS’

The tender, braised short rib sits atop crunchy taco shells lined with black beans and cotija cheese. The “Huevos Rancheros” is topped with sunny side up eggs.

CRAB EGG FOO YOUNG

You have never had an omelette like this one before. Stuffed inside the eggs are generous potions of lump crab meats. The omelette is topped with shiitake mushrooms and scallions over sweet glaze sauce.

Eggs All Day And Every Day At Egg Shop NYC

Visit #EggShopForDinner and try these delicious dishes inspired by all things eggs!

Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Carbonara

This savory appetizer highlights creamy spaghetti squash surrounded by hen of the woods mushrooms, shaved brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, pecorino, egg yolk, and peppercorn jus.

Buttermilk Biscuit

The side of dense buttermilk biscuit is a must. The biscuit has crispy exterior with moist interior. It is served with a side of butter topped with a drizzle of honey.

Fried Chicken

The fried chicken is cooked to perfect - just like the buttermilk biscuit, the fried chicken has beautifully crispy skin with moist, tender meat inside. The chicken is drizzled with honey for an interesting balance of sweet and savory.

Don Juan

Chewy udon noodles are seeped in rich chipotle lime broth, and then topped with tender pork carnitas, pickled jalapeno, shaved radish, cilantro, bonito flakes, and soft boiled eggs.

Egg Shop Bap

A twist on bibimbap, the Egg Shop Bap features sunny side up egg, a choice of grass-fed beef or fried chicken, sliced avocado, cucumber, pickled carrot, radish, scallion, cilantro, and chili paste over a bed of sesame rice.

From Ceiling To Floor, Dine At The Best Decorated Restaurant In NYC

Lillie’s Victorian Establishment, which has locations in Times Square and Union Square, pays homage to the late 19th century style with their Victorian era-themed design.

Just in time for the holidays, Lillie’s Victorian Establishment flaunts elaborate decorations that feature velvet accents, warm color schemes, and majestic decor. with unique nutcracker collection.

Bedazzled by the awe-striking interior that glitters with gold, green and red. The grandiose holiday decorations are balanced with the restaurant’s cozy and antique interiors.

While enjoying the beautiful decorations, don’t forget to order delicious food and drinks from Lillie’s as well. Some of the favorites are Brisket Benedict (English muffin topped with tender slow cooked brisket, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce) or Buttermilk Pancakes (fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit and hand whipped cream). All brunch entrees come with a choice of drink that ranges from Bloody Mary and Mimosa to beer and wine.

Tuome In NYC’s Alphabet City Serves An Eclectic Menu With Asian Influences

Located in the heart of Alphabet City, Tuome offers an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Asian influences that is bound to please your palate.

Crispy Deviled Eggs with Chili Oils

The panko-crusted egg whites are deep fried to give off the ultimate crispiness, and topped with smooth, mousse-like yolk with chili oils and micro greens.

Creamy Noodles Topped with Snow Crab

The Snow Crab dish is an absolute must. The perfectly al dante curly noodles, topped with fresh snow crab, crunches, and chopped chives, are flavored with rich, creamy squash and dashi butter sauce that melts in your mouth.

Fluffy Kabocha Squash Mash with Granola

The fluffy, mashed kabocha squash has cloud-like texture. The squash is mixed in with crunchy and sweet vadouvan granola and chive.

Steak Tartare

Made with high quality wagyu beef, the steak tartare is flavored with lemongrass and topped with three hour yolk and micro greens. The dish is served with crispy taro chips on the side.

Disappointing Portion Sizes and Overpriced Brunch Items at Narcissa

While the food itself is tasty, both the portion size and the price point at Narcissa will dissuade me from making future visits. I came to Narcissa for brunch around noon on Sunday. I was surprised that there was no wait and the restaurant was half-empty at such a peak brunch time. My friend and I ordered the Carrot Fries to share, and I got the Crab Benedict.



The food arrived very fast, probably within 10 minutes of ordering. Carrot Fries ($7) was not what I expected. I thought it would look more like sweet potato fries, but instead we got 5 pieces of carrot tempura (they looked like fat fingers haha) with a side of jalapeno-tofu dip. I really liked the dip and the fries, which were hot out of the fryer and super crispy. I enjoyed the tempura batter, but 5 pieces for $7 definitely left more to be desired.



The Crab Benedict ($26) was also not what I had expected. The dish featured two small crab cakes topped with poached eggs with salad in the middle. There was nothing else on the table - no English muffin (this was the biggest surprise for me), no tomato, etc. Again, the crab cakes were delicious and the eggs were poached perfectly (but needed a dash of salt!), but $26 is way overpriced for what I got.

Top 6 Mouthwatering Brunch Items To Order At Wallflower In NYC

Located in the heart of West Village, Wallflower recently introduced a new brunch menu that highlights seasonal ingredients. These are some of the items you must order.

1. Heirloom Tomato Salad

As delicious as it is colorful, this dish features sliced, tri-colored heirloom tomatoes over a drizzle of olive oil. The tangy blue cheese, crunchy olive croutons, and fresh opal basil add nice flavors and texture to the dish.

2. Frittata

This crustless quiche is chock full of vegetables like asparagus, oyster mushroom, and fingerling potato that all wrap around cooked eggs and sharp pecorino pepato. The fresh greens and beets on top are great “toppings” that adds a bit of crunch to the dish.

3. Bacon Quesadilla

You will never look at quesadilla the same way again after trying the Bacon Quesadilla from Wallflower. Topped with fried egg, the quesadilla has perfectly crispy exterior and is filled with goodies like bacon, jalapeno, and pepper jack cheese. Be sure to pair it with the tomato salsa on the side.

4. Mediterranean Burger

Certainly not your typical burger, the Mediterranean Burger highlights juicy burger patty sandwiched in between rolls that are smeared with feta aioli on the top and olive tapenade on the bottom. The burger comes with a side of roasted fingerling potatoes and Greek salad with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.

5. Caramelized Bread Pudding

Featuring rich, dense bread pudding that has been caramelized on the outside, the Caramelized Bread Pudding is the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet cravings. The bread pudding is topped with drunken cream and fresh strawberries, and also comes on a plate smeared with nutella and strawberry jam.

6. Cookies & Coffee Milk

All brunch experience at Wallflower should end with this: Cookies & Coffee Milk. While it may appear to be a rather simple “dish,” Cookies & Coffee Milk is a truly unique combination you have never experienced before. The Rhode Island Coffee Milk - a combination of coffee syrup and milk - tastes like coffee ice cream on steroid, while the freshly baked cookies just melt in your mouth.

Top 6 Brunch Items You Must Try At STK Rooftop In New York City

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline while indulging on delicious items from a menu that highlights casual American grill cuisine at the newly renovated STK Rooftop this weekend.

1. STK Signature Lil Burgers

Don’t underestimate these mini burgers based on their sizes - these decadent, juicy sliders are everything you have ever dreamed of. Jam-packed with flavors, the STK Signature Lil Burgers highlight juicy beef patties topped with caramelized onions, aged cheddar, and special STK sauce in between toasted black sesame buns.

2. Tuna Tartare

Hiding underneath the crispy taro chips are fresh, well-seasoned tuna tartare over creamy avocado puree. You will want to likc the plate to get every drop of the soy honey emulsion, which adds an interesting balance of sweet and savory to the dish.

3. King Crab Club Sandwich

Don’t expect fillers from this open-faced sandwich. Atop a soft, brioche pretzel roll is a generous mound of king crab meat mixed in with creamy citrus ginger aioli. The crunchy lettuce prevents the pretzel roll from becoming soggy. Enjoy the sandwich with a side of salad.

4. Chicken Sausage Benedict

Everyone’s favorite brunch item has undergone a slight makeover at STK, and it’s absolutely delicious. Instead of the traditional Canadian ham or smoked salmon, STK tops the toasted English muffin with savory chicken sausage. On top are pieces of grilled asparagus and perfectly poached eggs with d’espelette hollandaise sauce.

5. Baked Eggs

They tell you, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but when it comes to brunch, you can certainly judge an entree by its looks. And this beautiful (and huge!) baked eggs topped with a spread of cheese, micro greens, and cherry tomatoes are as delicious as they look. You will find a generous amount of spinach and wild mushrooms.

6. Truffle Fries

Flavorful STK fries look more like edible Jenga. You get the perfectly crispy exterior with moist, soft interior that pack all the taste of the potatoes.

Top 4 Brunch Dishes To Cure Your Hangover

Feeling groggy after a wild night out? Instead of staying home and suffering through the symptoms of hangover, come out to Brooklyn Kitchen - a family-owned cooking store that offers ingredient-driven groceries, quality tools and equipment, and technique-based recreational cooking classes - for a chance to make mouthwatering dishes that are not only delicious, but will also cure your worst hangover!

Don’t worry if you are a novice cook. Brooklyn’s Kitchen’s friendly staff and volunteers will guide you through every step to perfecting these sweet and savory brunch dishes.

1. Chicken and Ginger Spinach Soup

Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of warm chicken soup, which helps to restock sodium and water levels in the body. Chicken also contains cysteine, which gives the liver a much needed boost. Ginger works wonders for nausea relief and contains anti-inflammatory compounds. Finally, spinach is rich with potassium, an important electrolyte that is often depleted during alcohol intake.

2. Bloody Mary Egg Bake with Bacon Crumble

Inspired by everyone’s favorite brunch cocktail, the Bloody Mary Egg Bake with Bacon Crumble offers a kick of spiciness from the hot sauce to wake up your senses. Eggs pack a ton of cysteine, an amino acid that breaks down toxins in your body. Tomatoes help pack simple sugars to get your levels up and running again, and its inflammatory benefits don’t hurt either.

3. Everything Bagel Avocado Toast with Mascarpone and Red Onion Pickle

Avocado is everyone’s favorite new, trendy ingredient for brunch. The nutritional content of avocados can counteract dizziness and weakness that results from heavy drinking. Apple cider vinegar in the pickled onion can help dissolve foreign substances in your body, and also balance pH levels and increase deficient minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium and iron.

4. Lemon Thyme Bread

And after all the savory dishes, who can say “No” to a sweet treat? The Lemon Thyme Bread packs rich scent from fresh thyme and lemon peel. After baking in the oven for 40-50 minutes, the bread is crispy crust and dense yet moist inside that just melts in your mouth. Top it off with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and drizzle it with honey, and you’ve got yourself the perfect dish to end the brunch.

Three-Course Sunday Brunch at Upstairs on the Square

The name of the restaurant, UpStairs on the Square, is certainly not a misnomer. This quirky New American restaurant in the heart of Harvard Square offers two floors of dining experience, with each level decked out in unique decorations.

The first floor--The Monday Club Bar--is a casual space with rose-colored bar on the side and purple wood-paneled dining room. From the black and white checkered floor to the artisan chandelier on the ceiling, the Monday Club Bar offers a friendly environment for diners to enjoy their food while soaking in the panoramic view of the Harvard Square right outside the window.

A level above is the UpStairs Soiree Dining Room, "reminiscent of a glowing and colorful jewel-box-like supper club," according to its website. The upscale, exuberant soiree room features round windows facing the park as well as elegant fireplaces at each end of the room. I have heard that a lot of wedding receptions take place in this room.

My first visit to UpStairs on the Square, I dined at the Monday Club Bar on the first floor. Since I went with a group for Sunday brunch, we had a prix fixe 3-course menu. For our amuse-bouche, we received a smorgasbord of pastries, scones, and muffins with a square of butter on the side.

Personally, I am not a huge fan of overly sweet bread, especially as amuse-bouche because it tends to ruin my appetite. The bread basket included coffee cake topped with chopped walnuts, mini blueberry muffins, and cheese scones. My favorite was the coffee cake, and I particularly loved the crunchiness from the walnuts.


After sipping on two glasses of green tea and some bread, the waitress brought our first course: Fruit Two Ways with Market Fruit Salad and Smoothie Shooter. Since I asked for a lactose-free version, I didn't get the smoothie shooter. Quite frankly, I was disappointed because all I got was a plate of some strawberries, raspberries, and lots of grapes that tasted a bit bitter. I expected the chef to make me something fruit smoothie-like without the use of dairy...

This is what the appetizer actually looks like...with the Smoothie Shooter on the side. I tasted a little bit of the smoothie, and it just tasted like lukewarm, liquidy strawberry yogurt. I really wasn't missing much by not having that on my plate!

For the entree, we had a choice between savory and sweet. Of course I chose the former, which was eggs benedict with ham. Again, I took the nontraditional route and asked the waitress if I could substitute ham with something else because I do not eat pork (not for religious reason...I just don't like pork). She said I could choose between the vegetarian-friendly avocado and smoked salmon, and I opted for the latter!

The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict & Homefries was quite petite in its portion. There was an ample amount of smoked salmon and well-poached eggs atop two halves of toasted English muffin. I skipped the hollandaise sauce because that plus egg yolk are too creamy for me. The homefries was slightly burnt, but I liked that it wasn't too greasy and had spicy seasonings.

My friend got the Smoked Ham Eggs Benedict. I thought the restaurant could have put more effort into plating...it looked like a mouse had scurried over the plate and spread the homefries apart and nibbled on some smoked ham.

I don't think anyone would be able to consume hollandaise--that thick, yellow sauce--if they watched the process of how it is made. Essentially, hollandaise sauce is just a mix of egg yolk and exorbitant amount of butter.

Only one person on the table opted for the sweet option, which was Old-Fashioned Brioche French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup, Blueberry Compote, and Bacon Strips. I personally can't start the day with sweet food because then my stomach will likely ache for the rest of the day.

Brioche, the type of bread used to make this French Toast, is very high in egg and butter content, which gives it a rich and tender texture. The blueberry compote seemed overly sweet and a bit artificial. I liked how the chef balanced the sweetness of French toast and compote with savory bacon strips.

As though we weren't already stuffed, the waitress brought platters of desserts. We all decided to share the desserts, which began with a trio of Housemade Ice Cream with a Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookie. The flavors of these ice creams were vanilla, chocolate, and toffee. The ice creams were very rich and creamy.

The Zebra Cake, or chocolate layer cake with chocolate ice cream on the side, would appease any chocolate lover's dream. It had three layers of dense chocolate cake with caramel frosting and topped with dark chocolate ganache. The cake was a bit dry, but the chocolate ice cream on the side helped to moisten it.

Finally, the special dessert that I ordered was a trio of Sorbet. The flavors were watermelon (by far my favorite!), raspberry, and orange. Sorbet was the best way to finish off a meal because it left a very refreshing mark in my mouth. Yum!