What I Did For Summer Vacay: Union Square Cafeย NYC
In honor of back-to-school time, I’m sharing several pieces for my “What I Did Over Summer Vacation” homework assignment. This Summer, I visited Maine and New York City. Maine was Part I. NYC isย Part II.
Part II – Chapter 2 NYC: Brunch atย Danny Meyer’sย Union Square Cafe
At ourย North End Grill lunch, Chef Eric strongly recommended we visitย Union Square Cafeย where Danny Meyer’s restaurant empire began. Fortunately, the next morning we had just enough time to squeeze in brunch there before heading to JFK.
Because we had to make a flight, we ordered just the core elements: an appetizer, a main and a sweet. Mineย were Heirloom Tomatoes, Eggs and a Coconut Bun. The Coconut Bun was DeathbedFood. There’s a reason the wordsย “coconut custard” make my heart palpitate.
As with North End Grill, the best part of going to Union Squareย was being reminded that hospitality still exists in the hospitality business. I think every service-oriented business, inside or outside of the restaurant industry, should have its employees dine at one of Danny’s restaurants.
Union Squareย sent us off with a grocery bag filled with pastries, including the Coconut Bun. All I’ll say is that I had the sweetestย NY-to-LA flight back home ever.