My dears, the sun is here to stay, porches are the rage, and Sundays should be filled with foodie deliciousness, boozy sips, or both. Let’s be honest… “I brunch and I know things”, so as we stand on the precipice of all things summer, I bring to you my top picks for where you need to be spending your Sunday Fundays for weeks to come!
First stop is 5th Ave new kid on the block, Sammy + Paco’s, a place where teal walls and sunflower dreams are made, brought to you from Kelly and Alex Rodriguez of Lolita’s fame. Open from 8am- 2pm on weekends. They cater to early morning and slow riser folks alike. The Paco’s Benedict is also now topping my list of favorite egg dishes in the Bay. Yes, I said it! Marble rye piled with beet house-cured salmon, poached egg, heirloom tomatoes, tomatillo, hollandaise, and the lightest dill relish is imperative.
Next, we venture over to the Warehouse Arts District to Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier. I’m desperately trying to track down their decorator because I may want to move into their dining room. It’s that gorgeous! This is the perfect spot for a leisurely boozy Sunday listening to live tunes or a special Bourbon tasting in their Tasting Room. My picks will forever be their Bloody made with Bacon Fat-Washed Horse Soldier Bourbon and the Stillhouse Eggs Benedict with biscuits, fried green tomatoes, porchetta, and chive hollandaise. Don’t forget to make a res because they book out pretty far in advance!
Our last two spots are surprisingly neighbors and both have porches that I adore. Y’all, I’ll alphabetize here because I love them both too much to pick favorites. Baba will give you all the Mediterranean vibes and may even protect you from the Mondays with all their “evil eyes” beautifully placed throughout. Sipping on a Spartan Nectar filled with homemade limoncello on the porch certainly transports you to another realm, regardless. Lately, they have been playing around will new menu items, but the lightest Ricotta Pancakes with berries still remain a tried and true fav.
If you’ve saved room, cross the street and enter the most fun colorful porch at Wild Child splashed with multi-shade teal picnic tables, and walls with shades of coral, lemon, and lavender. If you need a pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the day, try the Brandy Latte Punch with Bandit Vanilla Cold Brew Syrup for a nice punch. Must-tries include the Buttermilk-Masa Pancakes topped in crema (you will lick off all available silverware and maybe even the plate) and the Burrata Toast with tangerine marmalade, pickled strawberries, and refreshing mint that makes for a perfect bite.
If you can’t wait until July to see what I’m eating, then check more content out on Instagram or Facebook @baybeswhobrunch or contact me at [email protected]. In the meantime, if you need me you can find me standing on a barstool or holding my food up to a pretty wall with a camera in my hand around the Bay and beyond!
