Last weekend, Kevin and I were treated to a lovely Brunch hosted by the talented young chefs of Cinnabar: Zach Poole and Neil Hillbrandt. The two have been composing true one-of-a-kind menus over the past few months including concoctions such as Venison Tartare with juniper and pickled shallots, bitter chocolate, and quail yolk with baguette and desserts like Oolong white cake, flan brûlé with hibiscus juelly, macerated blackberries and edible flowers. Needless to say, their fan base has grown, so much so that they decided to expand beyond dinners and offer Brunch Sessions.
The current Cinnabar dining space is located in a smoke free East Vancouver loft with a lovely view, accommodating a dozen guests at a time. Adults and their young ones alike are welcome to try the new and exciting creations.
Pastries are available a la carte including fresh croissants baked on-site.
Beverages
Caesar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt rim, spicy pickles
The Cinnabar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Crème de Cassis, Lavender Bitters, Lime, Soda
Kir Royal / Crème de Cassis, Prosecco
Mimosa / OJ, Prosecco
Michelada / Lager, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Salt Rim, Lime
Beer / Off the Rail Psyclepath Lager
Coffee / Matchstick Coffee Roasters
OJ / Fresh Squeezed
Nothing like having a day off from your kids to have a delicious brunch with your childless friends from the city. It is simply THE BEST.
Red Miso, Apple and Ricotta Scones, Asian Pear and Ginger Muffins and the perfectly baked croissants from heaven. I had a scone and a croissant with my coffee.
Savory Wild Mushroom Waffles
Sunny Eggs, Root Veg Hash, Bechamel, Piperade
Seared Pork Belly
Potato Latkes, Beer-Braised Apple, Sunny Eggs, Pickled Red Onion
Lamb Merguez
Harissa Polenta, Asparagus Pesto, Eggs Sous Vide
I had been looking forward to this Brunch for weeks and the boys did not disappoint! I am already salivating just thinking about what they have in store for this month's session! A huge round of applause to you both for doing a stellar job! Looking forward to the next Sunday Brunch Session and hoping to join in on one of the dinners.
xo