address: 7301 SW 57th Court, South Miami (near Sunset Place)
the guest list: Christine, Tracy, Angela, Jon, Kat, Alex
what we ate: french toast, eggs benedict, omelette
what we thought: wow, unlimited? yes please!
Town was this Sunday's destination on our Miami brunch tour. Our visit was delayed by a week because we found out they only serve brunch until 1pm (lame)... but this time we managed to arrive early enough so we wouldn't have to rush.
$15 for unlimited mimosas meant our server brought a PITCHER to our table. That's right, you don't have to wait for them to refill - you just pour. And she even told us that if it the mimosa was "too dark" she would add some champagne for us - score!
I ordered the Somi omelet (which I later realized is SoMi... as in South Miami) with chorizo and manchego cheese. It was probably one of the best things I've eaten for brunch so far... so many great flavors on my plate! Everyone had the table wanted a bite... and I will definitely be ordering it again.
Others at the table ordered french toast a la foster with the rum caramel... delicious.
The service was spot-on... the atmosphere was calm and relaxed - lots of families, couples (no "cougars" on the prowl like so many Yelp posts allege).
Only wish they had a more extensive brunch menu... as in, some "lunch" options, and not just "breakfast"... if not, why call it Brunch??
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
GreenStreet Cafe
address: 3468 Main Highway, The Grove
the guest list: Christine, Kat, Giselle, Angela, Jon
what we are: chocolate chip & banana pancakes, cream cheese & chive omelette, eggs benedict
what we thought: hit the spot
In the memory book of my life, GreenStreet is in the chapter filled with blurry nights and alcohol. I'd never really tried this place in the daylight, and much less sampled it's food.
I had always heard that brunch here was a must-try... so this Sunday, we tried it. We were a group of 5.5 (a small dog was involved) and we were seated in about 20 minutes after meeting at 12:30p - which was surprising because I heard the wait can be a pain.
Ordered the standard mimosas while waiting in the big red velvet couches along the sidewalk. Brunch was 1/2 order of banana chocolate pancakes - and it was more than enough. Go ahead and sing along to the Jack Johnson song - because that's how happy it made me.
Service was great - we were never rushed, and they didn't mind splitting the check 5 ways. It was a very leisurely afternoon, in the shade but still enjoying the beautiful weather.
Glad to add GreenStreet to a more grown-up chapter in my life. :)
the guest list: Christine, Kat, Giselle, Angela, Jon
what we are: chocolate chip & banana pancakes, cream cheese & chive omelette, eggs benedict
what we thought: hit the spot
In the memory book of my life, GreenStreet is in the chapter filled with blurry nights and alcohol. I'd never really tried this place in the daylight, and much less sampled it's food.
I had always heard that brunch here was a must-try... so this Sunday, we tried it. We were a group of 5.5 (a small dog was involved) and we were seated in about 20 minutes after meeting at 12:30p - which was surprising because I heard the wait can be a pain.
Ordered the standard mimosas while waiting in the big red velvet couches along the sidewalk. Brunch was 1/2 order of banana chocolate pancakes - and it was more than enough. Go ahead and sing along to the Jack Johnson song - because that's how happy it made me.
Service was great - we were never rushed, and they didn't mind splitting the check 5 ways. It was a very leisurely afternoon, in the shade but still enjoying the beautiful weather.
Glad to add GreenStreet to a more grown-up chapter in my life. :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
The Palace, aka Drag Brunch
address: 10th & Ocean, South Beach
the guest list: Christine, Tracy, Angela, Jon, Angela's parents
what we ate: eggs benedict, pancakes, omelette, mojito pitcher
what we thought: fun!
Brunching on South Beach means drag queens. This is the kind of "very Miami" place that you have to visit at least once, and you have to add to your list of "places to take out-of-town visitors."
There are two seatings for "Brunchic" at The Palace - 11:30am & 2pm (kinda like the sessions at Hot Wheels!) Once the session ends, they kindly ask you to move on out of your table to make room for the next crowd - but you can still hang around. Make sure to get there early to get a good seat for the show. We arrived early on a very rainy Sunday and were not disappointed - because the show goes on, and the drag queens aren't afraid to shake their stuff in the rain... in fact, the water became a prop in their show!
The food was good and decently priced ($11 for 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, sausage and home fries) and the mojitos were strong & sweet. We ordered a pitcher of mojitos for $36 and when the waiter was only able to pour out 2-1/2 small cups, he went to the bar and got us some more without us even asking. (b/c we would've complained!) You can also order the unlimited mimosas brunch for $30.
So not only is the location and the food great, but Miss Champagne and Miss Tiffany come at no extra charge! The drag queens are hilarious, over the top, and very entertaining. They have no shame and will walk onto passing tour buses (as we witnessed), and will dance with unsuspecting tourists who find themselves in the middle of the show.
Can't write enough about this place - will definitely be returning.
the guest list: Christine, Tracy, Angela, Jon, Angela's parents
what we ate: eggs benedict, pancakes, omelette, mojito pitcher
what we thought: fun!
Brunching on South Beach means drag queens. This is the kind of "very Miami" place that you have to visit at least once, and you have to add to your list of "places to take out-of-town visitors."
There are two seatings for "Brunchic" at The Palace - 11:30am & 2pm (kinda like the sessions at Hot Wheels!) Once the session ends, they kindly ask you to move on out of your table to make room for the next crowd - but you can still hang around. Make sure to get there early to get a good seat for the show. We arrived early on a very rainy Sunday and were not disappointed - because the show goes on, and the drag queens aren't afraid to shake their stuff in the rain... in fact, the water became a prop in their show!
The food was good and decently priced ($11 for 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, sausage and home fries) and the mojitos were strong & sweet. We ordered a pitcher of mojitos for $36 and when the waiter was only able to pour out 2-1/2 small cups, he went to the bar and got us some more without us even asking. (b/c we would've complained!) You can also order the unlimited mimosas brunch for $30.
So not only is the location and the food great, but Miss Champagne and Miss Tiffany come at no extra charge! The drag queens are hilarious, over the top, and very entertaining. They have no shame and will walk onto passing tour buses (as we witnessed), and will dance with unsuspecting tourists who find themselves in the middle of the show.
Can't write enough about this place - will definitely be returning.
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