I Heart Brunch

For a little while now, Greenpointers have flocked to The Bounty in the evening, earning the restaurant some rave reviews for dinner and cocktails. Ask those in the neighborhood about The Bounty and they’ll mention the fresh seafood or innovative new American menu, but brunch was never top of mind. That’s about to change.

Just off the G train on Greenpoint Avenue, The Bounty started offering brunch a few months ago, yet it tastes like they’ve been doing it for much longer than that. They’re still making tweaks to the menu as they find the right selections to offer brunchgoers, but our group tried a majority of what they had to offer and you really can’t go wrong with anything.

Whipped ricotta and pickled blueberries

Start with the delightful whipped house ricotta with pickled blueberries to share. The thick, creamy ricotta spreads nicely on their homemade baguette and the blueberries add a surprisingly bright touch.

The menu has a little of everything, from traditional brunch fare such as eggs benedict/florentine to fresh baked biscuits & gravy with big chunks of meaty sausage or mushrooms, all of which did not disappoint.

“Sunny” Fried Rice

Special shout out for the “Sunny” Fried Rice with smoked pineapple and the Rosemary maple crème anglaise French Toast. Whether in the mood for sweet or savory, both of these playful dishes push the boundaries a bit and succeed with unique brunch flavors that really work well together.

French toast with rosemary maple creme anglaise

At I Heart Brunch, french toast has to be pretty special for us to take note, so The Bounty has certainly impressed so far. They are planning a seasonal brunch menu, so some items might not always be there, but we can’t wait to see what they’ll cook up next!

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 Hearts

Website: http://thebountybrooklyn.com/

Address: 131 Greenpoint Ave, New York, NY 11222 (at Manhattan Ave)

Take the G train to Greenpoint Ave

Brunch Hours: 10:30am – 4pm (Saturdays and Sundays)

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