Ube French toast, sushi, oysters, burgers, and cocktails
























"Set to close on December 20 for a remodel that will return next year under an entirely new concept, this downtown restaurant at the English Hotel remains open in the meantime for brunch, lunch, and dinner, serving dishes like short rib hash, meatball Parm sandwiches, and pastas such as potato gnocchi in brown butter sage and spaghetti shrimp scampi." - Ryan Slattery

"A noted brunch spot recognized for distinctive items such as ube French toast and an inventive breakfast program." - Janna Karel

"With brunch served until 3 p.m. every day, the Pepper Club downtown has morning offerings of French toast stuffed with ube cream and match-marbled waffles with fried chicken. It’s all set in a vibey dining room with a center bar that serves up coffee drinks and pretty cocktails. And for an added touch — the raw bar dishes oysters and sushi rolls." - Janna Karel


"A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located within a boutique Arts District hotel, serving approachable dishes such as spicy roasted chicken and classic chicken parmesan in a buzzy neighborhood setting." - Matt Villano

"This restaurant inside the English Hotel by James Beard Award-winning chef Todd Englishis a brunch standout. The interior is sleek and modern, with dark walls, metallic accents, and burnt orange furnishings. Mornings call for matcha waffles with fried chicken while dinner is a raw bar, burger, and gyoza affair." - Janna Karel