INDULGENCES eating out by david vera The BRILLIANT Brunch Bunch There are some institutions you just don’t mess with. 1930s British society had supper clubs.
The mid-20th century nuclear American family had their household dinners. East Asia has honored their traditional tea ceremonies for centuries. And now, we as the LGBT community have the honor of cementing our own cultural cornerstone—brunch! It’s appropriate, really. Any ritual where you can arrive late, Champagne flows freely and hangovers miraculously disappear has got to have gay origins. And while the term “bottomless” isn’t often used to describe San Diego, it sure is a welcomed
concept when it comes to Mimosas. From promising new menus and dazzling concepts, to tradition-laced eateries that have withstood the test of “thyme”…these are Rage’s picks for the meal of indulgence, San Diego-style.
GAYBORHOOD FAVES
THE GOSSIP GRILL 1440 University Avenue 619.260.8023
thegossipgrill.com We’ve come to depend on the happy hour specials for
great times and “working lunches,” But now, Saturdays and Sundays give us more reason than ever to gather the girls and visit the gals who gossip. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., let loose with “heavy flow” (bottomless) mimosas as eight delectable offerings cover all brunch bases. Feeling patriotic? Try the All American—a flavor- ful hanger steak is pan-seared with peppers and pota- toes and served with eggs. Want something traditional? Order Gossip Toast—rich challah French toast infused with vanilla-orange flavors and served with large sau- sage links. Ready for a light, inventive twist on a classic? Look no further than Smoked Salmon Flatbread—Chef MaryJo‘s version of lox and bagels: wild arugula, capers, tomatoes, onions, cream cheese and smoked salmon served atop their famously crisp flatbread. Prices range from $6 to $12
DON’T MISS: Live DJs spinning right after brunch from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LOOK OUT FOR: Sidewalk Café Dining along University Avenue start- ing next month!
TOP OF THE PARK EASTER BRUNCH Park Manor Suites | 525 Spruce Street 619.296.0057
parkmanorsuites.com For the unparalleled-view snob in us all, there’s really
no topping Top of the Park. Tall, classy and generous with the bubbly—like the dream-boyfriend we’ve all wished for—The Park Manor offers us a reliably delicious Easter menu and seatings at 10:00 a.m., noon and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24th. $36.95 per person. DON’T MISS: the fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 8th.
BRUNCH-SPANKIN’ NEW
OFFICIAL SUNDAYS AT EDEN Eden San Diego | 1202 University Avenue 619.269.3336
edensandiego.com The Holy Grail, huh? Well let’s try it then! The nightlife
offerings here have certainly proven worthy, so it’s a good bet that this semi-new kid knows what to do in the kitchen as well. Nothing says spiritual connection like sipping mimosas while mellow lounge tunes fill the air live from a guest DJ’s thumping woofer. DO TRY: The Envious Trick. Relax! It’s a vodka cocktail flavored with basil and fresh tangerine.
BOURBON STREET BAR AND GRILL 4612 Park Boulevard 619.291.4043
barandgrill.bourbonstreetsd.com Like its popular tropical sibling next door Lei, ambi-
ance and flavor mesh nicely for a memorably tasty ex- perience…and the full bar certainly doesn’t hurt either. The Creole-themed brunch-time cocktails menu is an experience in itself, with clever and inventive Bloody Mary variations dominating the list. DON’T MISS: The Bourbon Street $5 GRILL BUCKS coupon located on the back cover of The Rage Monthly LOOK OUT FOR: A refreshed menu with tasty new choices!
70 RAGE monthly | APRIL 2011
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