NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join King Brasserie & Bar for a new, weekly Queen’s Brunch event that will feature a unique beverage menu inspired by female distillers and wine makers along with King’s delicious brunch menu offerings. Starting on Saturday, April 20, celebrate like a queen and visit King Brasserie to enjoy New Orleans-inspired brunch items and a selection of tasty beverages.
On the third Saturday of every month – April 20, May 18, June 15 – Queen’s Brunch patrons will also enjoy live music from singer Sasha Masakowski. Born and raised in New Orleans, Masakowski is an American jazz singer and the daughter of a concert guitarist and pianist. She was introduced to jazz at an early age and later on studied at the University of New Orleans, where her father led the Jazz Studies department. Masakowski has been a prominent artist in New Orleans’ music scene for many years as a vocalist, composer, and producer.
Queen’s Brunch featured cocktails – created by lead bartender Ally O’Keef – include spirits made by female master distillers and incorporated into a delicious concoction. Neptune Sky is made with Bombay Sapphire gin by Master Distiller Dr. Anne Brock. The cocktail also includes St. Germain, blueberry, lavender, honey, lemon and sparkling wine. Caribbean Courtyard is made with Santa Teresa 1796 rum by Master Distiller Nancy Duarte. The cocktail also includes banana, mango, apricot, vanilla and oat milk. Queen’s Brunch also offers a 3-course Queen’s Tasting, which is also offered with an optional beverage pairing.
First Course
Yellowfin Tuna Toast with crab fat, cucumber, Calabrian chili and brioche
Or
Asparagus & Tahini with grilled snap pea, fava bean tapenade and pistachio
*Château Pesquié “Les Terrasses” Blanc Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc Provence, FR 2021
Second Course
Vadouvan BBQ Shrimp with braised lentils, spring pea and radish
Or
Mother Grain Risotto with toasted quinoa, farro, parmesan and pistou
*Dagueneau & Filles “Les Pentes,” Sauvignon Blanc Pouilly-Fumé, FR 2021
Third Course
Banana Pecan Paris-Brest with choux, praline, brulee banana
Or
Sorbet of the Day
*Royal Tokaji Red Label, 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj, Hungary 2017
Queen’s Brunch is also a great time to indulge in King Brasserie’s a la carte brunch favorites like Pastry Chef Lanna Talley’s Quiche Lorraine with Benton’s bacon and gruyere cheese or her Buttermilk Biscuits & Black Pepper Gravy. Of course, there’s also the delicious Crawfish Beignets with crab fat aioli, the Croque Monsieur with croissant, local ham, sauce mornay and salad vert, and the Farm Egg Frittata with roast garlic, heirloom tomato, baby kale and crispy potatoes. For cocktails, try King’s Bloody Mary, the Classic Mimosa, or the Provence Punch with rose, orange vodka, elderberry and lemon. There are also plenty of zero proof cocktails to choose from.
Reservations are recommended and can be made online at kingbrasserieandbar.com. There you’ll also find more details on the brunch menu at King Brasserie.
WHEN: Queens Brunch is every Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Performances by Sasha Masakowski | April 20, May 18, June 15
WHERE: King Brasserie & Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
King is open for brunch daily, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday, 5 – 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m. Happy hour is daily, 5 – 7 p.m. More information on King can be found at kingbrasserieandbar.com. You can also follow King on Instagram at @kingbrasserienola and Peacock Room on Instagram @peacockroomnola.
