If you have been following my blog then you have noticed that I love Sunday brunch. I was looking for new place to try and Village Tavern popped up on my list. When I researched them I noticed they have several locations around the country. Just taking a quick glance at their menu U saw a couple of things I wanted to try, so I made a reservation.
The inside of Village Tavern was beautiful. It reminded me of a fancy ski lodge, high ceilings with wood beams and huge rustic chandeliers. The kitchen was open to the seating area so I could watch all the action.
To start off brunch, I ordered the baked brie for the table. It sounded like it would be great to share. It came with French bread, almonds, sliced apples, and dried fruits. It was a beautiful presentation on the plate when it came out. The brie was still bubbling so I had to wait a few minutes before I could dig in. The brie was extremely creamy with a salty finish. It was fun mixing the cheese with the different fruit options. My favorite pairing was the brie with the dried apricots; the saltiness of the cheese complemented the sweetness of the apricot.
I wanted to try something unique for my main dish. I went for the Crab Cake Benedict – which was exactly like a traditional eggs benedict but with a crab cake added. I am usually not a big eggs benedict fan because I feel it is kind of bland; however, I really liked this combination. Adding the crab cake created a new dimension to this classic dish. I really liked the texture that the crab gave the egg and it tasted great with the hollandaise sauce. The crab cake by itself was good too and I noticed that they have this as a separate menu item so I would recommend this.
I also got to try their homemade Belgian Waffle. I did not get anything fancy on it, just butter and whip cream. The waffle had a nice crispy edge and the inside was soft, just the wat I like it. I could tell they used a buttermilk batter. I find that the flavor of the buttermilk pairs well with pure maple syrup.
If you are hungry for brunch I would recommend Village Tavern. Visit their website to see if they have a location near you.
Enjoy!
T
