New Brunch Restaurant Opens in South Loop
A new Southern-inspired brunch restaurant named Brûlée has opened in Chicago's South Loop. The establishment aims to elevate the neighborhood's dining options with a unique menu focused on brunch staples. The opening adds another upscale culinary destination to the growing downtown residential area.
- Brûlée is a mother-daughter owned establishment, with the culinary vision led by Chef Emani Roberts, who was previously a private chef for celebrities, including the R&B group New Edition. - The restaurant is located at 2036 S. Michigan Ave., strategically positioned to attract convention-goers from the nearby McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena. - The menu features elevated Southern brunch dishes, such as a crème brûlée-topped French toast and a surf-and-turf waffle with fried lobster tails on a sweet potato waffle with salted caramel praline sauce. - In addition to its main brunch service, Brûlée operates a coffee shop-style counter at the front of the restaurant, offering house-made pastries, fresh juices, and espresso drinks to go. - The restaurant is open six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed on Wednesdays. - The South Loop's dining scene has been expanding with a variety of new establishments, including sports bars opened by former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije and other restaurants featuring Italian, Mexican, and Asian cuisines. - Notable high-end entrees at Brûlée include the Lobster Sweet Potato Waffle priced at $48.00 and the Chicken & Seafood Gumbo at $32.40. - The interior of the restaurant is described as a "grand space" with a black and gold color scheme, aiming for a luxurious feel.
