The Charming Grand Tier Restaurant At The Metropolitan Opera Offers Phenomenal Sunday Brunch Service

The Metropolitan Opera House began offering brunch service at the Grand Tier Restaurant in December - don’t miss out on this amazing experience, which also includes a recital by a member of the Met’s acclaimed Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

Crab Cake

The crab cake, made with lump crab meats, has crispy exterior and it topped with creamy, charred corn remoulade and micro greens. The crab cake sits on top of rich corn emulsion drizzled with basil oil.

Cauliflower Veloute

The rich, hearty cauliflower veloute is poured at table side over a bowl of crunchy croutons, microgreen, and fish roe. The veloute is the perfect way to warm your heart on a cold winter days.

Whipped Ricotta & Figs

Perfect for sharing, this item highlights creamy, whipped ricotta and figs topped with housemade duck prosciutto with Anson Mills farro, 12-year balsamic, and olive oil.

Classic Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon lovers, rejoice! The Classic Smoked Salmon plate features all the essential accoutrements (creme fraiche, egg yolk, egg whites, onions, radish, capers, radicchio) to highlight the thinly sliced, perfectly smoked pieces of salmon with housemade rye-sesame crisp.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Made with Carnaroli rice, the Wild Mushroom Risotto is cooked in rich porcini broth with truffle butter, and topped with microgreens, pepper, and sprinkles of Taleggio cheese.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

A generous stack of fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are topped with a dust of powdered sugar, huckleberry compote, and ricotta with lemon zest for the perfect sweet layer to your brunch.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

The dense and rich dark chocolate mousse with peanut nougatine in the center is served with salted caramel cream and candied peanuts.

Baked Alaska

Covered in smooth toasted meringue, the Baked Alaska is a double play between creamy vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet with angel food cake and lemon creme anglaise as the base.

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.

Top 7 Brunch Dishes And Drinks That Will Make You Wish It Was The Weekend Every Day

1. Ricotta Pancakes from Foragers Table

The melt-in-your-mouth, heavenly Orange Blossom Ricotta Pancakes from Foragers Table is the fluffiest, most moist pancakes you will ever taste. Each serving has three stacks of light and velvety pancakes topped with candied orange and fresh strawberries for an addition of fruity and citrusy flavors. The soft ricotta cheese in the pancakes batter produce a unique consistency with moist center.

2. Dim Sum Platter from Hakkasan

The signature Hakka Steamed Dim Sum Platter from Hakkasan is unlike any dim sum dishes you will taste in Chinatown. Inside the bamboo steamer is two sets of scallop shumai, har gau, prawn and Chinese chive dumpling, and chicken and corn dumpling. Each dim sum - made using the finest ingredients - is so beautifully executed that a photo snapping is a must before you devour it.

3. Duck Egg and Polenta from La Sirena

The hearty Duck Egg and Polenta from La Sirena - the newest culinary opening of legendary duo Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich - is an interesting fusion of coastal Italian cuisine with the American South influence. The duck egg, which has more viscosity to the yolk and a thickness to the white compared to the chicken egg, is laid atop of creamy, grit-like polenta that is topped with herb and almond pesto.

4. Lox & Bagel from Mr. Purple

Simple yet delightful to the senses, the Lox & Bagel platter from Mr. Purple is a must to satisfy your craving for the ultimate brunch experience. Create your perfect bite of toasted sesame bagel, tomato, onion, capers, and smoked salmon - all smeared with a generous spread of cream cheese. While you are at it, enjoy the vibrant rooftop atmosphere of the restaurant on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo in the Lower East Side.

5. Sunday Brunch at Peacock Alley

Feast on the quintessential brunch experience at Peacock Alley in the main lobby of The Waldorf Astoria, where you will dine on famed dishes like Eggs Benedict, Waldorf Salad, and red velvet cake while basking in the grand atmosphere. There is no shortage of food options at the Peacock Alley, with the buffet-style menu that ranges from poached jumbo shrimp and beef wellington to omelet station and lemon meringue tart.

6. Roxy Brunch at Roxy Hotel

Are you indecisive when it comes to savory vs. sweet entree at brunch? At Roxy Brunch every Saturday and Sunday, you can get both - and much more - with a diverse buffet spread that includes Belgian waffles made to order, baked ham carving station, lemon verbena scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, and smoked salmon and sturgeon. As an added bonus, you can sit back and relax to the tunes of live jazz music throughout the day.

7. Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary at Del Frisco’s Grille

Just a quick ferry or train ride away from Manhattan, Del Frisco’s Grille in Hoboken serves DIY Bloody Marys that will complement any brunch entrees. You can make between 4-6 glasses of spicy Bloody Marys with this interactive menu, which includes house-made Bloody Mary mix, Tito’s vodka, Tabasco, salt and pepper, and a plate of fixin’s (bacon, pickled okra, limes, beans, pickled peppers and celery). It’s time to get creative!