Ardeo

Unfortunately I was not able to make brunch with Bonnie today. I'm hoping that I will get some of the details second hand and be able to piece together a post. I did hear that pictures weren't great so we may be out of luck there.

Update: I spoke with Aaron a bit about the experience they had at Ardeo. From what I remember, it was unremarkable. In fact the thing I remember most was that Aaron was not impressed with the hamburger he ordered. Of course I would never even think of ordering a lunch sandwich at brunch but to each his own. The only other thing I have discovered is that it is located near the National Zooligical Park.

Georgia Brown's

Georgia Brown's was my first choice for a DC brunch when Bonnie first suggested that we start this tradition. It was suggested to me by an old college friend over a year ago but I hadn't got around to trying it out. The reason it is third on our list is that reservations are required a couple of weeks ahead of time. The restaurant is located at 950 15th Street NW between I and K Streets. Finding street parking at 1030 on a Sunday morning was easy but later in the day you might try taking the Metro to McPherson Square. Amanda and Scott were our dining companions for this adventure.

Welcome to Georgia Brown's Jazz Picnic Brunch, $29.95 per person (beverages not included), boasting low-country cuisine, gracious service and southern hospitality. The atmosphere was very comfortable but if not for the live jazz trio, the deep south would not have crossed my mind. The wait staff was very prompt to seat us, but we are the early crowd. Coffee was superb but not flowing quite fast enough for a caffeine glutton like me.

Brunch is served buffet style with a wide selection of fruits, salads, meats, and potatoes. Southern specialties such as Creamy Stone Milled Grits and biscuit Battered French Toast are a big hit. Egg omelets are prepared to order by a chef on the floor. I think the favorite feature of the buffet at our table was the chocolate fountain. Fruits, cakes, and marshmallows were available for dipping.

What more could anyone ask for in a brunch? How about lunch (or dinner) to go!! That's right, before leaving the restaurant be sure to order your entree from the menu so that you may relax for the remainder of your Sunday and not have to worry about cooking. I haven't checked in with my brunch companions, but my dinner of Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon was delicious.

Hotel Tabard Inn

The mention of Freshly Fried Doughnuts drew us to The Tabard Inn for our second brunch outing. Iqbal joined us to round out our dining table and provide navigation assistance. There is little street parking outside of the hotel restaurant but valet parking is a convenient option for only $5. We arrived a little early and waited to be seated in a comfortable lounge warmed by a large real wood fireplace. Our brunch table was in the corner near the entrance to the outside patio dining area. We imagined it would be a wonderful setting in the spring. We were greeted promptly, served our beverages and muffins still warm from the oven as we looked over the menu.

Our Menu Selections:

COFFEE
Fresh orange juice
Apple juice

Appetizer
Tabard’s Own Freshly Fried Doughnuts

Entrees
Omelette with mushrooms, feta cheese, and basil – Bonnie and Alissa
Two Poached Eggs, home fries and hollandaise sauce - Iqbal
Smoked Salmon side

Brunch Menu

Old Ebbitt Grill

Bruch Menu
Location

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