A few weeks ago we decided to treat ourselves to a nice couple’s massage on the lower east side of Manhattan and wanted to start the day with some brunch. After reading about Hotel Chantelle in Time Out New York , we decided to give their brunch menu a try.
Yes, you read that right! 92 cent cocktails? Don’t mind if we do…
While there were several scrumptious looking items on this menu, I felt compelled to get something I’d never be able to eat at home, The Maple Jalapeño Sausage:
Served with whipped potatoes, fried brussel sprouts and a sunnyside up egg.
Mi amor went with something a little fancier, The Russ and Daughters Lox Crepe:
With warm goat cheese, sweet red onion, dill crème fraiche
I tasted both of these dishes and, even though I am not a lox fan, they were both incredible. My potatoes were creamy and smooth, the sausage was sweet and savory and who doesn’t love a good runny egg? The crepe was delicate, the cheese was sharp and the crunchy hash brown on top was to die for. I spent the better part of the weekend thinking about these dishes.
But I saved the best part of Hotel Chantelle Brunch for last, this guy:
I love a man in an ascot.
He’s not joking.
If you’re in the mood for a little class, a little jazz and some impossibly delicious cheap cocktails, Hotel Chantelle is your joint. The food’s not bad, either 😉
Eat. Read. Ask. Do. Be. 
How were the 92 cent cocktails? We have to admit, the idea sounds awesome but it makes us a bit skeptical.
I was skeptical too, but the bloody mary was fabulous! The bartender claimed it was his own recipe. It was spiced with horseradish, which I’m into, so I thought it was great. They did have them mixed into large batches, but they were made with fresh ingredients (I’m not sure of the quality of the vodka), but it was strong!
Great Article , Very useful especially for tourist, Heres another article i found about brunch nyc check it out
http://spot2night.com/brunch-nyc-midtown-2013/