For months now, the foodies have been whispering of the imminent opening of Permanent Brunch, an opening which has been pushed back so many times some began to wonder if it would ever happen at all. After much frustrated waiting, this weekend will be the first r for this restaurant whose name makes it sound as if it belongs better in the streets of Heaven than on the streets of the East Village (if you ask me). While its official opening took place last Saturday night, this weekend marks the first time its “permanent” fixture will be served during traditional hours.
Though nothing on the menu exceeds $15, your tiny tab can get you a tasty meal with quite the fancy fixin’s. Highlights from the mid-sized menu include baked eggs with braised short rib ragu and duck fat fingerling potatoes(!), ham and cheese-stuffed French toast, and chicken and waffles made with coq au vin and a wild rice and bacon waffle. Speaking of bacon, Permanent Brunch boasts an entire “artisanal bacon bar.” For $3, a portion of any of their five choices of bacon can be yours. Get some as a side, or hey, pick out a few varieties and have an entirely bacon brunch.
So while the wait this weekend may turn out to be monstrous, enjoy an hour of (predicted) sunshine and be one of the first to sample the offerings of what Curbed called “the most geniusly-themed restaurant of our lifetime.”
Posted by: Kim Partrick
Price: $$
Location: 95 First Avenue (between 5th and 6th Sts.)
Type of Food: Brunch (duh)
