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 😉
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