NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Tujague’s, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, is pleased to launch its new two-course weekend brunch menu, priced at $18.56! The restaurant, which first opened its doors in 1856, is paying homage to its rich history by providing an affordable and delicious weekend brunch experience in The Big Easy.
The menu, under the direction of Executive Chef Gus Martin, offers diners traditional favorites with a modern twist. Patrons can enjoy a choice of starters, which includes the Wedge Salad — iceberg lettuce, buttermilk dressing, applewood smoked bacon, onions, tomatoes, and crumbled bleu cheese; Shrimp Crêpe — two crêpes filled with herb goat cheese and Gulf shrimp in a rich béchamel sauce; and Gumbo du Jour. Entrees include a choice of Croque Madame — toasted brioche layered with sliced ham and gruyère cheese, topped with a fried egg, and served with mornay sauce; Shrimp and Grits with pan-seared Gulf shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, and stone-ground grits; and Eggs Madison with chorizo sausage, onion, potatoes, cheddar cheese hash, topped with fried eggs and chimichurri. Visitors can also enjoy alcoholic beverages such as the Old Fashioned for $5, Red, White, or Rosè wine for $6, and their famous cocktail creation – The Grasshopper for $7.
When Tujague’s first opened its doors across from the French Market in 1856, it was a hub for fishermen and butchers who sold their products at dawn. These early risers, having had their breakfast, were often hungry again before other local establishments served lunch. This led to the birth of the late ‘Butcher’s Breakfast,’ a tradition that has evolved into the international phenomenon we now know as brunch.
Tujague’s $18.56 brunch menu is available every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur St. in the French Quarter.
