The Best Valentine's Day Brunch Date Spots in LA 2019 | The Gilded Bellini
Hard to believe Valentine’s Day is already here! As an avid bruncher, I am a huuuuge advocate for brunch dates. Why? Because there’s less pressure associated with them. It’s during the daytime (who doesn’t love a day-date? PS - if you can reference what movie where that term is used I will seriously love you forever, no pun intended), there’s more time to spend together since it’s during the day, and there’s something just ever so flirtatious about a bright, bubbly cocktail, a Belgian waffle to share and your honey (or latest fling) sitting across from you.
So you may be asking.. how does one choose the perfect brunch date spot for the overly hyped up holiday? Well, there’s quite a bit to take into consideration but luckily TGB is here to help! Here are my top 3 brunch date spots I’m loving this year for Valentine’s Day. So book your res quick and you can thank me later! xxx
ATRIUM
COME HERE FOR:
A great deal on a to-die-for aphrodisiac + theme-fitting cocktails
WHAT TO ORDER:
Tainted Love Cocktail: gin, xtabentun, oolong tea cordial, carrot cordial, ginger & lemon
Six Oysters: negroni mignonette, lemon, & fresh horseradish (Oysters screammm romance.)
Heirloom Cornmeal Waffle: pink guava jam, whipped buratta, & sea salt (This is literally mouthwatering.)
AMBIANCE:
Bright, airy, natural sunlight with bits of shade from the trees & greenery in the space
Book your res at Atrium!
MARDI AT THE PALIHOUSE HOTEL WEST HOLLYWOOD
COME HERE FOR:
Intimate dining al fresco w/ a secretive, exclusive feel while enjoying generously sized libations
THE DRINKS:
Freshly Squeezed Mimosa: Need I say more? They also serve bottomless!
City Lights: St-Germain, aperol, sparkling wine, lemongrass, & lemon bitters
Book your res at MARDI!
26 Beach
COME HERE FOR:
A Valentine’s-themed brunch in a colorful, flirty space with lots of conversation starters
WHAT TO ORDER:
Rosé Mojito Cocktail: A mojito with a pink rosé twist
Boozy Watermelon: Order with champagne or vodka (I am partial to champs!)
Apple-Cinnamon French Toast: 2 “croissant” French toasts, warm caramelized apples & burnt pecan sauce (This is SO delightful and isn’t there something flirty about sharing gooey, sweet breakfast-y perfection?)
Lox and Bagel: Acme lox, toasted sesame bagel, cream cheese, onion, tomato & capers. Comes with BOMB tater tots! (I consider tater tots to be “cute food” - this is a Mary-Kate & Ashley show reference… LOL).
Side of Mixed Berries: Just an FYI, if you’re a berry person, order this! So fresh. Plus they taste beyond amaze if you dip in the pecan sauce.
AMBIANCE:
Decked out entirely in Valentine’s Day-themed decor which compliments the already eccentric wall art and colorful hanging upside down umbrellas from the ceiling
Book your res at 26 Beach!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Photography by: Rebecca Gnasso
