One of my favorite “trendy” things about New York is definitely brunch. Sure, I went to “brunch” with my family after church back in Pennsylvania, but the mom & pop diner we went to for $5 omelets wasn’t exactly comparable to the way New Yorkers do up their favorite meal.
Yesterday - with a plan-less and responsibility-less Saturday ahead of us - some girlfriends and I met for brunch at Elmo in Chelsea. It was a fun spot with outdoor seating, a spacious inside, and a sort of swanky, LA feel to it (according to my friends, at least).
We started with the Truffle French Fries, which were just about as delicious as they sound.
For my meal I got a cheddar and avocado omelet. It came with home fries, toast, and a small field green salad.
Next time, though, I’ll probably get the Cobb Salad, which my friend Jessi got. Because – let’s be real – a massive bowl of chicken, bacon, and cheese is my kinda salad.
From all of the amazing brunch destinations I’ve heard about, I apparently need to up my repertoire, but Elmo was definitely a decent place to start.
Do you get breakfast or lunch food when brunching?
And, just so I know, are you enjoying my NYC restaurant reviews? Because I predict many more to come…!
Hannah says
I usually get breakfast foods when I’m out to brunch, just because I love breakfast, haha!
Btw, I just made a gluten-free/vegan version of your cake batter blondies. They turned out amazing!
No way! Did you just use a gluten-free cake mix?? What was the egg replacement? I want deets! 😀
Hannah says
Yeah, I used cherrybrook kitchens Gf/V yellow cake batter mix, and ener-g egg replacer. I’m making cake pops and I thought the texture of a blondie would be the perfect center! I thought this would be perfect because a few weeks ago, my best friend asked me to make her non-vegan blondies for her birthday, so I made the cake batter blondies because I knew she would love them. She did love them, and seriously has talked about how good they were every time since then, haha. I got jealous, so I had to make some for myself!
I’ll let you know how the cake pops turn out!
I always get breakfast. Mmmm. Looks great. Loving the reviews! They’ll help for when I finally make it up there in the next couple months.
Mandi says
Yum! That all looks so delicious. I don’t actually think I’ve ever been out to brunch, but I think I’d probably be one to go for the breakfast foods.
i’m loving the restaurant reviews! brunch kind of weirds me out because someone eating breakfast while someone else eats lunch just gets confusing!
I love Elmo! It has a great vibe. Cafeteria (right near Elmo) is also a good place for brunch
Also try Brio downtown!
Yup we almost went to Cafeteria, will have to go there next time! And will keep Brio in mind too!
Truffle french fries? Are they made any differently or is it because they have that “bubbly, crisp” fried texture..you know what I’m talking about? haha, anyway..they look delicious!
I’m pretty sure they were topped with truffle oil and parmesan! really delicious
Sher says
Look delicious!! Brunch is my favorite meal to go out for-especially w/ girlfriends! Sounds like you guys had a blast!
We still need to do brunch at Quantum Leap sometime!! I’m definitely a lunch bruncher. I wake up too early to still want breakfast food at noon!
I have been dying to check out Elmo - looks like I will have to now!! That omelette looks pretty delish
Some of my faves are the Breslin and Locanda Verde - I reviewed them here:
http://fritosandfoiegras.blogspot.com/2010/11/breslin-brunch-brigade.html
http://fritosandfoiegras.blogspot.com/2010/10/heres-to-ladies-who-brunch.html
That food looks good! It depends on my mood. I usually get breakfast, but if I feel like lunch, I’ll get a salad.
Wow, I am loving the presentation of all these dishes! Looks delicious!
I don’t go out to brunch much, but when I do, it’s almost always breakfast food. Your food looks fabulous!
I love your reviews! Elmo is fun, I loooove the outdoor seating…always great for people watching. Have you been to Extra Virgin in the West Village yet? Their brunch rocks!
I haven’t been to Extra Virgin but have heard amazing things…definitely near the top of my list!!
I usually get breakfast food when I brunch. I would eat breakfast food all day long if I could!
You have officially given me my new favorite omlette and it hasn’t even officially graced these lips yet. YUM.
I think I usually lean towards breakfasty foods unless there is a stunnah sandwich. I can never say no to 2 pieces of bread with surprises inside
Love living in NY vicariously through you! I tend to go for savory things at brunch and then get a plate of waffles/pancakes for the middle- gotta get in a few bites to end on a sweet note
I like your review posts! They’re giving me tons of ideas for if/when I ever visit NYC. 😀
I tend to go for a more lunchy meal for brunch. My favourite is bagel and lox!
I’m loving all the restaurant reviews. I’m always on the look out for new places to eat around the city!
Hey babe…Glad you enjoyed Elmo…I may not know how to cook but I know how to pick my reservations!
Maybe a restaurant collaboration in the future??
http://www.asgoodasitsguests.com/2011/01/beauty-essex.html
Tomissa says
There are AMAZING truffle fries at Bloomingdales. I would highly recommend them. The first time I had truffle fries was in Brooklyn, at Five Leaves (the restaurant Heath Ledger started in Greenpoint).
I LOVE for food posts. I’m getting excited to get back to NYC this summer.