Typical New York Brunch?
Visitors from Paris say all their French friends insist they have a New York Brunch while in Manhattan. Does a typical brunch include smoked fish or is it pancakes or eggs and champagne? Where should I tell them to go on the West Side? Thanks in advance.
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enrevanche
Sep 10, 2006 07:27 PM
I second (or third, now) Barney Greengrass. That is the New York City brunch experience, right there.
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Brian S
Sep 10, 2006 06:01 PM
Your friends might enjoy the brunch, complete with gospel singers, at Sylvia's in Harlem. (I'm not sure if they still have it, I havent been there in years.)
Judging from your last 3 posts, your French friends seem to view New York dining as theatre. The equivalent would be an American who goes to Paris for one day and wants to eat at a really quaint bistro just like the one in the film Victor/Victoria. You, by contrast are a true Chowhound who eats at Robuchon and Senderens (and posts detailed reviews about them.) Now that I think about it, there is one sure-fire way to convince your French friends to concentrate on the food. Remind them it's so much cheaper than in Paris!
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I recommend the Redeye Grill
http://www.redeyegrill.com/They have a Jazz brunch. It is a lovely room, and the food choices are terrific.
For a less formal, very authentic New York Jewish brunch, try to get a table at Barney Greengrass, order the lox, eggs and onions with an onion roll or bagel, some great coffee, and prepare to wait on line. The decor is early formica.
