Sunday Brunch Menu 4/6/2008
The Charlton Heston Brunch
(Charlton Heston passed away last night at the age of 84.)
Ben Hur Hash: You need a hearty brunch before a chariot race. Homefries grilled with roast beef, onion and green pepper topped with smoked Gouda and two eggs made to order (Sorry, no poached). $8.50
The Greatest Waffle Ever Sold: Heston played John the Baptist in the biblical epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. Peanut butter waffle topped with toasted almonds and served with honey butter. With bacon or homefries. $8
The Brunch Commandments: Thou shalt enjoy this brunch. Two fresh homemade biscuits slathered in spicy Cevapcici sausage gravy and topped with two eggs made to order (Still no poached). $9
Touch of Dill Frittata: In Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil, Heston played a Mexican sheriff. Scallion, roasted garlic, fresh dill, and Romano cheese frittata served with home fries. $7
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Atomic Gnocchi: Not actually atomic, this gnocchi is in
tribute to Victor Buono and his bomb-worshipping mutants in Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Homemade root vegetable gnocchi in brown butter. With petite salad. $9
The Agony and the Eggs-tasy: Who chewed up more scenery, Charlton Heston as
Michelangelo in The Agony and the Ecstasy or Kirk Douglas as Vincent Van Gogh in Lust For Life? Discuss... Two eggs MTO, home fries, bacon, and biscuit. $7.50
Omega Man Omelette: The Omega Man was the second adaptation of I Am Legend, recently remade again with Will Smith. Roma tomato, baby spinach, and Feta cheese 3-egg omelette served with homefries. $8
Soylent Green Salad: This Soylent Green is NOT made out of people... Pan-fried Halloumi cheese with fresh strawberries over mixed greens topped with almonds. With Apricot-Dijon dressing. $8.50
Sides:
Bacon or Biscuits with butter and honey $2.50Gypsy House Salad, Tabbouleh, or Potato-Leek Soup $4Roasted Garlic, Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper, or Dill-Scallion Hummus with pita
small $3; large $5Smoked Trout Paté: Smoked trout, scallion, and cream cheese spread with cucumber and crostini $6
Beverages:
Brewed Coffee, Stash Brewed Black Iced Tea, Pepsi Products (refills), Stash Hot Tea (2nd bag, $.50) $2
Orange, Tomato, Apple, or Cranberry Juice small $2.50 large $3.50
Iced Chai French Soda (chai tea, soda water, and cream) $2.50
Harvest Cooler (apple juice, peach syrup, cranberry juice, and soda water) $2.50
Cocktails and Beer:
Economy Bloody Mary: Cheap vodka and specially spiced tomato juice. $4
Budget Mimosa: Sparkling wine, OJ, and a touch of grenadine $3
Pomegranate Sparkler: Prosecco and PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur $6
Classic Grasshopper! (crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream) $5
Mexican Coffee (brewed coffee, tequila, Kahlua, cinnamon) hot or iced $5
Blue Moon White Ale (with a sunny good morning slice of orange) $4
Gypsy Café 1330 Bingham Street 412.381.GYPSY
