Brunch is a variation of Sunday breakfast. Usually it runs between 11:00 and 15:00, so it is sometimes called lunch. This European tradition allows all families to relax on Sunday from household chores and responsibilities.
In Russia, such breakfasts do not have their own particular style or direction, but the brunch at the Metropol (hotel in Moscow) is considered the most delicious.
About the Metropol Hotel
This famous hotel is located in Moscow, at Teatralny Proezd, in Building 2. The hotel building is the historical and cultural heritage of the capital. The construction began to be erected in 1899, and completed in 1905. Since that time, the complex has been fully operational and brings joy to all guests.
The style of the building from the time of construction almost all the time remained unchanged. Outside and inside the design is different. The outer lining of the Metropol is filled with strict lines and towers. Art Nouveau style is present in almost every detail. The image is complemented by elements of neoclassicism. Tower peaks and Gothic elements well complement the image of the structure.
Inside, the interior has something in common with several styles. Neoclassicism, pseudo-Russian and modern - all these styles can be found in the halls and halls of the hotel.
The restaurant hall is one of the most popular places in the hotel. People come here not only for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but also in order to enjoy the beauty and style of this place. After the fire in 1901, the room was completely restored. It is made in the Art Nouveau style with Franco-Belgian decoration.
Brunch at the Metropol
For several years now, this hotel has a tradition where on Sundays all guests are invited to the dining table. Such breakfasts are held several times a month. They are very fond of the locals.
A Sunday brunch is organized at the Metropol in the large and luxurious main hall under a painted dome. All dishes from the menu are the masterpieces of chef Andrey Shmakov.
Kitchen
Brunches are cooked according to the seasonal menu principle. They should be light but saturated. In this case, all guests must leave well-fed and satisfied. A welcome drink is offered at the entrance.
The hotel’s own patisserie is the highlight of this establishment. For breakfast there is always fresh and fragrant pastries in a wide assortment. Chefs and fresh yogurt and cottage cheese cook independently. They are served with granola. The result is a hearty and healthy brunch at the Metropol, a photo of which is presented below.
From cold snacks, guests can try a variety of cheeses, ham, pickles, roast beef and vegetables. But nobody can refuse hot snacks. There are boiled eggs, potato croquettes, grilled vegetables and pork and chicken sausages (sausages).
The brunch at the Metropol is a wholesome and varied meal. There are cereals, pancakes, halal dishes and Asian cuisine. At will, visitors can choose gluten-free dishes, as well as a variety of dairy products and desserts.
Of the drinks during Sunday lunch, customers are offered freshly squeezed juices, hot drinks and alcohol (champagne). Berry and herbal tea, cocoa, assorted coffee - all this guests can taste in the "Metropol".
Breakfast Activities
Sunday breakfast is not complete without a cultural program. Visitors are offered a short tour of the famous hotel. Guests can enjoy the singing of Alexei Lysenko and children's entertainment. A birthday party awaits a special surprise from confectioners - a dessert.
Cost
The Metropol Hotel offers several options for Sunday dinners, which differ in price. So, the brunch “Premium” will cost 9,000 rubles per adult, and “Alcoholic” - 6,000 rubles. Children's and Non-alcoholic breakfasts are cheaper (1960 and 5000 rubles, respectively).
Companies with more than 9 people have their own waiters at their disposal, while service is charged from the table (10% of the amount of the check). You can book a Sunday brunch at the Metropol on the official website or by phone. Cancellation of the ordered table must be made no later than 48 hours before the start of Sunday lunch. Otherwise, breakfast will not be refunded.
Dress code
In order to get to the festive Sunday dinner at the Metropol, just book a table is not enough. You need to find the right outfits for the whole family. After 5 - a form of clothing designed for special occasions. Women can choose a cocktail dress or elegant evening with sequins. Be sure to have high heel shoes. Men should wear a suit (not necessarily a strict trouser). It can be jeans and a jacket. A tie is optional. You also need to make sure that the gentlemen come in shoes or moccasins.
Brunch at the Metropol: reviews
The tradition of family Sunday dinners or breakfasts outside the home has not yet been closely integrated into the life of Russian people. However, at the Metropol Hotel such dinners have been held regularly for several years and are popular. Visitors like the atmosphere in this place.
In their reviews, guests say that they are delighted with such events. In the Metropol Hotel, such a family dinner is not just gatherings, but a real holiday. In the circle of friends and relatives and in such a royal atmosphere, even ordinary tea seems royal. Breakfast is delicious and hearty. Everyone, including children, finds something to eat. A lot of dairy products and delicious desserts, drinks for every taste, pleasant music and polite staff.
In reviews, customers write that their brunch at the Metropol turned out to be fabulous. Despite the fact that visitors came here by accident, they were satisfied. Now they tell friends and acquaintances and periodically drop by themselves. The food is plentiful, the dishes are decorated like an exhibition. Everything is just perfect, guests say. March brunch at the Metropol is full of plenty of fruits and vegetables. In them spring motives are traced.
There are those who were not completely satisfied with the kitchen. In the reviews, restaurant visitors write that the food is beautiful, but tasteless. No flavoring accents and not enough salt and spices. Although the range is wide and presented for all preferences (there are tables with gluten-free dishes and for vegetarians). The rest of the guests are happy with everything.