Category Brunch

Brunch at Hecho en Dumbo, NYC
Hecho en Dumbo, started as a pop-up in 2007 in Dumbo, Brooklyn. The popular Manhattan location of Hecho en Dumbo opened in 2010. Chef Danny Mena successfully creates contemporary takes on traditional dishes from Mexico City. This post is about a weekend brunch (with very few vegetarian options) at Hecho en Dumbo in Manhattan. The […]

Jack’s Wife Freda: Brunch in SoHo, NYC
Jack’s Wife Freda is the name of a restaurant in SoHo, NYC. Jack and Freda are the names of the grandparents of South African Jewish owner Dean Jankelowitz (co-owner is Dean’s wife Maya). Jack’s Wife Freda is a small, cozy restaurant that does not take reservations (except for parties of 6 or more), so any […]

Grano Trattoria: Brunch in the West Village, NYC
Grano Trattoria is a small, warm, extremely cozy trattoria that serves delicious food that always wants you to go back there for more. The cooking of Owner and Chef Maurizio Crescenzo, always feels as though you were eating in someone’s home. The pizza from the wood burning oven is among the best pizzas in NYC. […]

Bumpkin: Brunch in South Kensington, London
Bumpkin serves British food that is ethically sourced. Bumpkin is a popular restaurant with locations in South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, and in Westfield. The best time to go to Bumpkin is around 11 AM, its buzzing with people by noon. The food is apparently seasonal British, but I have never seen the menu change […]