Sunday Birthday Brunch - Telepan?

[detroit1010]

I am taking my girlfriend out for brunch on Sunday and would like some feedback. Right now, I am choosing between Telepan and Five Points, with Telepan in the lead. I require that the place accepts reservations, but location and price (to a certain point) is not an issue. Any other suggestions, or feedback on Telepan brunch?

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

Five Points
31 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012

[detroit1010]

So we ended up at Telepan, and I must say it was a little disappointing. First of all, the bread basket had only 3 small pieces (cinnamon, bran?, onion) for 2 people, all of which were cold. The first courses (ricotta blintz, hazlenut crepe) were very good, but we were underwhelmed by the second courses (biscuit and gravy, pancake soufflé). Especially for the money, there are way better brunches to be had (Maialino, Locanda Verde) in my opinion.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

[sheio]

I had a great brunch at Dovetail, which is also in the UWS if that happens to be convenient for you. I also love brunch at August, in the West Village. I believe both accept reservations.

[detroit1010]

Thanks for the recommendations. We are going to Dovetail for dinner in 2 weeks, so I'd rather go somewhere else for brunch. August looks interesting, but the support for Telepan has solidified it as my choice.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

[gutsofsteel]

I like brunch at Telepan, very pleasant.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

[kathryn]

It depends what you are looking for in terms of food and atmosphere. I'm partial to:
Maialino
Locanda Verde
Minetta Tavern

Best breakfast and brunch in Manhattan:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/707772

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Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Maialino
2 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

[detroit1010]

I tried Maialino; they are completely booked for Sunday. We've been to Locanda Verde before and really loved it, but we want to try something different this time around.

As for food, we're really looking for great American brunch food. Atmosphere is less important than food, although we'd like something nice for a birthday celebration.

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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Maialino
2 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

[gutsofsteel]

Telepan is a good choice for you then. And the atmosphere is also nice.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

[kathryn]

We seem to have similar tastes in brunch. The atmosphere of Minetta Tavern is very cool and I think the brunch food is great, try it some time, especially their Bloody Marys.

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Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

[detroit1010]

Will definitely do so - I've been there about 4 times for dinner and I think the cote de boeuf is my favorite steak in the city.