Brunch at Rue 57

As much as I enjoyed walking around the Central Park neighborhoods with my camera, I also needed to get back to the conference because there were a couple of interesting afternoon sessions I wanted to attend. But first, I needed food, and so I stopped at Rue 57 for a lovely brunch. The place was packed! 

Lots of family groups seem to gather here. I saw groups of grandparents and babies along with parents. Lots of tourists taking pictures. In some restaurants they don't like to seat single parties; it's an economics thing because they take up a table that could be occupied by 2 or 3 people, but at Rue 57 the staff was gracious in seating me in a good location. I loved the rich wood decor!

The place was bustling but soon enough I was able to order my lobster-shrimp omelet with a mimosa-- a rarity for me! It was delicious!

Although a bit pricey, this was a wonderful brunch and I felt refreshed and ready to walk back to the conference!

Rue 57 seems to be a mid-town staple-- and I'd love to go back again. 

Sunday Brunch

When the kids were younger we’d come home from church on Sunday mornings and we’d make an elaborate brunch for the kids, and enjoy our time at the table as a family. We haven’t done brunch in while, because lately, Ed and I have been going out to breakfast after Sunday morning Mass. I started teasing him about doing penance during Lent and suggested he needed to take me out on a breakfast date on Sunday mornings. We’ve enjoyed that time together, and so we have continued going out to breakfast long after Lent is over.

This week dear daughter #1 was home for a few days, and so this morning we made our brunch of old—eggs Florentine, bagels and lochs, cinnamon buns, fresh fruit, and orange juice. Besides taking joy in making this brunch, it felt great to be together at the table. I enjoy my children’s company and take pleasure in table conversations. I liked being with my children when they were little, and enjoy equally as well as adult children—although it’s fun to see that some sibling traits and behaviors still continue no matter how old they are… 