Figs Brunch 2018-09-30

Figs Brunch 2018-09-30
Fairmount
2501 Meredith Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-978-8440
http://www.figsrestaurant.com/

Figs is a Fairmount Moroccan restaurant that is a brunch staple.

Moroccan Eggs - Sunny Side Up with Ground Beef, Spicy Tomato Sauce

Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup

Eggs Benedict - Turkey Ham, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise on an English Muffin

Turkey Bacon Side

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05
1800 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-982-2151
http://www.willowroomchicago.com/

Had brunch at the Willow Room in Chicago.  Restaurant is housed witin a rusti-industrial space with great lighting.

Brunch was delicious and paired well with Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
Salmon Benedict and Corned Beef Hash was sampled.

Recommended brunch spot with plenty of space for a larger party.

Willow Room - Chicago

Meaty Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Salmon Benedict - brown butter hollandaise and potatoes

Corned Beef Hash - onion, mushroom, mustard hollandaise, sunny eggs

Cafe Lift (Breakfast)

Cafe Lift
428 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-922-3031
Web: http://cafelift.com/
Note: Cash Only
 I took an old friend who was visiting Philadelphia from out of town to Cafe Lift for breakfast.  At this point, any readers of this blog should know that Cafe Lift offers one of the best breakfast/brunch options in Center City.  A review isn't really needed as the photos should be more than enough.  We settled on crab bisque, Eggs Benedict, and the Pumpkin French Toast which was one of the specials of the day.

Green Eggs Cafe (Midtown Village Philadelphia, PA)

Green Eggs Cafe
Midtown Village
212 S. 13th St (@ Locust)
267.861.0314
http://greeneggscafe.com/

Brunch is the weekend meal that my visiting friends seem most excited to try when they pass through Philadelphia.  Green Eggs Cafe is a perfect place to bring friends to. There is a large selection of breakfast/brunch/lunch items and portion sizes are generous.  The red velvet pancakes are a must try but I would recommend getting the kids size portion unless you have a generous sweet tooth or are trying to acquire early onset diabetes.  This visit I especially enjoyed one of the special brunch items: beef short rib eggs benedict on top of potato latkes.

Rouge (Rittenhouse Philadelphia, PA)

Rouge
205 S 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.rouge98.com/

Finally checked out Rouge for brunch.  I am aware that its not exactly cheap but it is located in the heart of Rittenhouse and provides great outdoor seating to people watch while enjoying your meal.  My eggs benedict was well done and my friend's Rouge Burger was executed properly and delicious.  The cocktails were good and my bloody mary definitely had an extra kick of spiciness which I appreciated.