“Breakfast at Brennan’s” is not only music to the ear; it is a serenade to all that is gastronomical.  In New Orleans the Brennan family, it seems is everywhere, and every chef seems to mention one of the Brennan family of restaurants on his resume if he is from the area.  Mimosas are everywhere when you are having breakfast there.  The menu may suggest Sauvignon Blanc, but all I have ever seen was Mimosas.  As you sit there, the business person inside of you, says boy if only I had the egg or champagne franchise to this restaurant.

Go extremely hungry, but make sure that you have a reservation, and  some space on your credit card.  We stay kitty-corner from Brennan’s at the Royal Orleans Hotel, which is to my liking; as all of the great places are within walking distance, a short street car ride, or a short cab fare.  Today though we are talking about Brennan’s and the finest breakfast you will ever have.

Breakfast at Brennan’s is a three course prix-fixe affair (some dishes also require extra, but it isn’t like you do this everyday).  Start off with a Mimosa, some may want to start with Sazerac or a Bloody Mary (but we tend to focus on wine) because you have to study the menu, and its eye awakening choice of dishes.  For me the first course has to be the Turtle Soup, it just sets the tone for all the richness that will follow.  You hear people around you saying things like “I don’t know if I have room for anything else, that soup was just so superb” rich, filling, sumptuous etc.  Now it is time for another Mimosa to calm the soul, and to enjoy the brio of the room.  For me, I always want the Eggs Hussarde, a Brennan’s original, and it is Eggs Benedict on steroids.  Eggs Hussarde is Egg Benedict with Marchand de Vin Sauce and Hollandaise Sauce, the daily double.  Now at this point, one is ready to breathe a little heavy, so order another Mimosa in preparation for the third course.  To finish this diet/heart friendly meal you have to order the dish that was created at Brennan’s and still done table side, as crowded as the room gets.  Bananas Foster finishes off this breakfast and I may suggest instead of another Mimosa get a New Orleans coffee made with Chicory.

Now that you have an enjoyed your Mimosa and a light breakfast, you may spend the rest of the day, walking around the French Quarter site-seeing and shopping.  It just dawned on me that you may not have had a Mimosa, which is very easy to make and easier to enjoy.  Take a champagne flute, fill it about half way with champagne and the fill the other half with fresh orange juice.