Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Whomever invented the concept of brunch has a seat assigned in heaven in my eyes. Don't you hate when you wake up late and hungover and all you want are eggs and bacon and the place is already serving lunch? So having breakfast at 2 in the afternoon is an act coming directly from God's orders.
There are so many places to go to brunch in NYC on a Saturday or Sunday it all depends if you want really good food, classical or the party kind. A few years back my best friend was visiting from PR and she took me to Penelope's (its funny how it took someone that doesn't live here but then again its in Murray Hill and there was no way I was gonna run into it otherwise).
It was love at first sight! I don't know about people but when it comes to restaurants it does exist. With the appearance of an old wooden house this little restaurant lives up to its look. Although there is usually a waiting time they have complimentary coffee while you wait as so to make you feel at home. The food is very creative mixing some old school omelets and eggs plates with more complex sauces like balsamic mayos or a side of apple/chicken sausage. If you are on a sweeter mood the Nutella French Toasts made on baguette bread are to die for. But the plate which they are known for is their Pumpkin Waffles, which are topped with cranberry's and cinnamon butter....do I need to say more. All of you Pumpkin pie lovers will go insane when you try this delicacy but be careful because it's only found during Fall and Winter season.
The service is good and friendly. Everything is organic and fresh and has this "country" feeling that makes you feel that you are at some good ol' bed and breakfast. I wouldn't recommend large groups but trust me when I say its worth the wait.
So next time you are feeling a little adventurous, head to Penelope's for a food experience that will leave you with a smile on your face. Won't promise that you will find much more of interest on that neighborhood but its worth the trip.
It was love at first sight! I don't know about people but when it comes to restaurants it does exist. With the appearance of an old wooden house this little restaurant lives up to its look. Although there is usually a waiting time they have complimentary coffee while you wait as so to make you feel at home. The food is very creative mixing some old school omelets and eggs plates with more complex sauces like balsamic mayos or a side of apple/chicken sausage. If you are on a sweeter mood the Nutella French Toasts made on baguette bread are to die for. But the plate which they are known for is their Pumpkin Waffles, which are topped with cranberry's and cinnamon butter....do I need to say more. All of you Pumpkin pie lovers will go insane when you try this delicacy but be careful because it's only found during Fall and Winter season.
So next time you are feeling a little adventurous, head to Penelope's for a food experience that will leave you with a smile on your face. Won't promise that you will find much more of interest on that neighborhood but its worth the trip.
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