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by Carly Milne
Go Forth and Brunch!
Now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to hit
the patios. But most of all, it's time to brunch. Check out
these five brunching favorites to either help get your weekend
started right, or end it with a full-belly bang.
Wilshire corridor hotspot BLVD 16 has launched a new brunch
menu that offers a multitude of treats for a $35 flat fee.
Drop that coin on any Saturday or Sunday, and you'll get
yourself bottomless glasses of mimosa or champagne, which
are even more fabulous when paired with chef Simon Dolinky's
take on the breakfast/lunch hybrid, featuring creative spins
on Spanish omelets, fennel-cured smoked organic salmon, house-made
granola and yogurt parfaits and organic fruit “Smoothie Shooters.”
Plus, there's an endless selection of freshly baked fruit
danishes, pain au chocolate, croissants and assorted muffins.
You'd better bring your hollow leg!
At blue on blue in Beverly Hills mainstay the Avalon Hotel,
brunchers can enjoy their meal poolside while dining on delicious,
locally sourced—and in some cases, organically made—favorites
with a twist. Some of the best dishes include the chorizo
and potato enchiladas, with green chile and a sunny-side
up egg. The yogurt parfait has fresh farmer's market berries
and homemade granola, while the Beverly Hills breakfast boasts
locally harvested fruit and wildfire honey. There are also
German pancakes and Avalon’s classic eggs and applewood-smoked
bacon; it might be too hard to choose a favorite from this
list.
Nestled in the Sunset and Vine complex in Hollywood, Hungry
Cat always has incredibly fresh offerings of the salad and
seafood variety, but their brunch is spectacular. Of note
are the various takes on the classic Bloody Mary—with the
Bloody Maria featuring Orendain Reposado tequila, the Schnockered
with Plymouth gin and pickled vegetables and the Bloody Bull,
made with Blue Ice vodka, Bloody Mary mix and beef bouillon.
The Hungry Cat has amazing food as well, with a bananas foster
challa french toast, and tempura-fried squash blossoms with
burrata, fava bean puree, treviso, black olives and breadcrumbs,
just to name two awesome dishes.
It may be a WeHo hot spot at night, but Eleven also offers
a hair-of-the-dog alternative to lying around on your couch
after a night of partying. Every Saturday and Sunday from
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eleven offers diners a complimentary mimosa
with every order off the brunch menu—and there's a lot to
choose from. The breakfast sandwich has fried eggs on cibatta
bread, the Moonlight Madness omelet blends eggy goodness
with spinach, mushrooms, feta and swiss, and then there's
the Festival of the Dancing Virgin. What is it? Blueberry
pancakes with maple syrup, bacon or sausage, and fresh fruit.
It's worth ordering for the name alone!
Boho, the new kid on the block in Hollywood, just recently
launched its brunch service every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-3
p.m., but it’s already causing a stir. Chef Andre has an
eggs Benedict that's creating a rabid fan base, and that's
in addition to those who are hooked on his housemade smoked
salmon, housemade hash and cheddar biscuits. As if that's
not enough, BoHo also gives brunchers a bottomless cocktail
option for just $14, with a choice of champagne, Mimosas,
Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers or Raspberry Sunrises.
So regardless of your weekend plans, make sure you make time
for at least one day of brunch. Your stomach would want it
that way.
The Details
blue on blue
9400 W. Olympic Blvd.
avalonbeverlyhills.com/dining
BLVD 16
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
blvd16.com
BoHo
6372 W. Sunset Blvd.
bohorestaurant.com
Eleven
8811 Santa Monica Blvd.
eleven.la
Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St.
thehungrycat.com
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