After one terrific and filling dinner service a few weeks ago at The Wine Cellar, Chef Thierry invited me and my good friend and dining companion Erika back to their first weekend brunch! I'm convinced that no one can resist such a generous offer, especially when delivered by a charming French accent and warm, inviting smile!
Chef Thierry's pride is based on large portions. He believes the problem with most brunch is that not nearly enough food is offered to dining guests who may have been out the night before, or simply have hearty appetites early on Saturdays and Sunday. The perfect example of his commitment to ensuring that you leave satisfied is his Eggs Benedict served with not just two, but three portions of the classic muffin topped with poached egg and Hollandaise sauce. You have the option of crab claws or Canadian ham.
The Croque Madame, one of my favorite brunch sandwiches, was made with crisp bread, thick cut ham, Gruyere cheese and coated with creamy Béchamel sauce, and topped with two sunny side up eggs and herbs was a good size as well.
Another star of the meal was the Authentic Eggs Provencal - a quiche-like dish loaded with caramelize onions, sauteed fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and potato - was flavorful with fresh herbs and vegetables along with hearty potatoes.
Chef insisted we sample the Challah bread French toast. So glad he did. It was soft and topped with caramel sauce, white Belgium chocolate and topped with sliced almonds.
Other goodies on the menu includes:
Poached Eastern European assortment of
meat raviolis
Served over mixed vegetables cream sauce and topped with a poached egg
Served over mixed vegetables cream sauce and topped with a poached egg
Classic American Goody
Three eggs any style with house saut?d potatoes and Italian sweet sausage. Served with toast butter and jam
Three eggs any style with house saut?d potatoes and Italian sweet sausage. Served with toast butter and jam
and
French morning
Two house fresh baked croissants served with fresh squeezed orange juice
Two house fresh baked croissants served with fresh squeezed orange juice
Fresh Squeezed Juices Include:
Thierry' morning
Beet, cucumber, apple, carrot and orange, which was as tasty as it was beautiful in color.
Beet, cucumber, apple, carrot and orange, which was as tasty as it was beautiful in color.
GREAT C
Orange and carrot
Orange and carrot
VANITY
Cucumber, strawberry and blueberry
Cucumber, strawberry and blueberry
ENERGY
Grape, orange, apple and blueberry
Grape, orange, apple and blueberry
The croissants are amazing!
