January 15, 2010 – Brunch: not breakfast, not lunch, but rather a chic in-between that generally involves delicious fare, with friends, in a fav location. Here are a few top picks to satisfy that mid-morning social creux, offering anything from granola and fruit to Eggs Benedict to Fritata with Shrimp and Chorizo.
For a little Québécois home-style, there’s none other than La Binerie Mont Royal. Step back into Mama’s kitchen with traditional, homemade Québécois specialties such as baked beans, tourtière (meat pie), split pea soup, tarte au sucre and pouding chômeur, just to name a few. Their all-day breakfasts are as generous as their hospitality.
A resto that is British cool – it exists in fashion and music, so why not in culinary? The Sparrow (or Le Moineau), is charmingly delicious and hip, featuring a gastro-pub décor with a hint of ornithological kitsch. The birdy brunch menu reflects the British, Montréal, and New York influences behind the restaurant, with choices ranging from bubble and squeak, kidneys and scones, crumpets, Florentine eggs with smoked salmon to mussels, pork chops with fennel, olives and tomato and of course, Eggs Benedict.
For more of an upper-class experience, the Mount Stephen Club offers a Sunday Musical Brunch. Enjoy delicious fare and sweet music amidst rich mahogany panels and intricate stained glass windows. To fully appreciate the splendour of this classified historic site, take a guided tour of the mansion. The dress code is semi-formal and all prices include a modest contribution to the heritage restoration work undertaken by the George Stephen House Trust Fund.
If you are in a “downtown’ state of mind (or just in the area!), brunch at the Hilton Montréal Bonaventure Hotel will certainly hit the spot, with a selection of delectable brunch options that are as delicious as they are varied! Start out with the best in fresh, seasonal ingredients on your plate and finish with an energizing dip in their year-round heated outdoor pool!
La Binerie Mont Royal
The Sparrow
Mount Stephen Club
Hilton Montréal Bonaventure Hotel
