If you're at home today and looking to get some leisurely brunch, fear not for Astoria has some fab options ready for you. Here are just three yummy places serving your favorite brunch and lunch dishes, but I bet you can find plenty more as soon as you're out and about. Let me know where you end up and what you enjoyed!
Sugarfreak - I'm displaying their Jambalaya and Eggs dish here, which was so hearty and a little bit on the spicy side, which I love. They're serving a traditional Southern brunch today starting from 11:00 a.m. so come on down and treat yourself to some wholesome, homemade food. 36-18 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.726.5850
LIC Market - Featuring a "bonus" brunch today in honor of MLK Day, it'll be available until about 3:30 p.m. Expect hearty dishes such as their famed "Bulls-eye Eggs," slow roasted duck hash, a "dirty rice" frittata, buttermilk pancakes with housemade berry jam and more. 21-52 44th Drive, LIC. 718.361.0013
Sweet Afton - Nothing like some good ol' fashioned bar food to start off the week - except this isn't any run-of-the-mill grub. Everything is prepared carefully and deliciously with top quality ingredients, like their classic Pat La Frieda, Sweet Afton burger, a melty skillet mac 'n cheese, and of course their hand-cut fried McLure's pickles. They open at 1 p.m. today. 30-09 34th Street, Astoria. 718.777.2570
I'm sure we're all excited for the upcoming long weekend - having Monday off is always a nice treat and a great way to get through the work week. While some restaurants in the nabe will be doing business as usual, others are taking it as an opportunity to offer an extended brunch offering. Being that brunch is my favorite meal, and I know many would agree, I was excited to learn about the special MLK brunch offering at Mojave.
If you have an appreciation for quality Southwestern food, I urge you to check it out. Here's a sampling of what you can expect starting from 11:00 a.m.
Energy Breakfast - scrambled egg whites served with grilled chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms & baby spinach...$7.50
Morning Quesadilla - filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers, onions & black beans, served with tomatilloo cream...$8
Huevos Rancheros - with blue corn tortillas, beef & pork chili and a golden fried egg...$7.95
Mojave's Desert Omelet - filled with cheddar cheese, house salsa & crispy bacon served with a side of homefries...$6
Mojave's Benedict - with avocados, tomato and a delicate habanero hollandaise sauce...$9
Texas Gulf Blue Crab - and spinach poached egg popovers served with green chili hollandaise sauce...$10.95
Rise & Shine Chilaquiles - crispy golden tortillas served with eggs, tomate crema and onion-jalapeno house salsa...$6.95
In addition to the regular menu, they'll also have a special open bar option for $15. Happy MLK!
Mojave - 22-36 31st Street Astoria NY 11105
718.545.4100
N/Q Train to Ditmars
www.mojaveny.com
