If you’re a fan of Bloody Marys, you’re going to LOVE the do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar at Double Crown. The NoHo (Bowery/2nd St) hot spot offers up several prix fixe brunch options that will have you challenging your friends to a Bloody Throwdown of epic proportions. Oh, and they serve brunch food too!
Double Crown is a British fusion resto with a really interesting menu that incorporates Asian influences into both the food and décor. It’s a really large space that is upscale and swanky – the crowd is rather attractive too, might I add! There wasn’t a wait (although the place was pretty full), which is a big plus. The brunch at DC is offered either a la carte or with 2 prix fixe choices – for $20 you’ll get an entrée + 1 cocktail or for $32 you’ve got yourself as many drinks as you can imbibe – heck yes. Get creative with the Bloody bar’s accoutrements – the pickled vegetables (unexpectedly) stole the show for me.
The food was good, but a little salt bumped it up to great. I had the Old English Breakfast – the beans were SO good and the bread was delicious (I may even opt for the French Toast next time). My brunch partner du jour went with the Grilled Sambal Prawns & Scrambled Eggs – the avocado + tomato salad served with it was legit. Also, word on the street is that the Crispy Pork Belly on steamed rice with chili caramel, mint and fried egg is amazing.
While the unlimited option is a little pricey, you definitely are getting your money’s worth. Go with a large group and make a day out of it – use the initial Bloody to hone your skills then go head to head with your friends for the Throwdown title of Best Bloody. Bobby Flay would be proud. Oh, and if you want to try dinner, book through Savored to get 25% off your total bill Monday-Wednesday. Get down with Double Crown!
Rhea, your blogs are wonderful Linda