Fuel Your Day With a Healthy Mediterranean Brunch
Unfortunately, the food on the average brunch menu in NYC isn’t necessarily known for being the healthiest choice. We all love a breakfast pastry, but the flaky goodness often conceals a high-fat, high-carb caloric bomb. At 19 Cleveland, we take a different approach, upping the ante with our unique Mediterranean brunch menu that effortlessly combines the delicious and nutritious.
The Allure of a Mediterranean Brunch
Brunch is most in its element over the weekend when friends and family partake in a late-morning meal without rigid time constraints or limiting menus. Whether you crave savory or sweet, brunch has something to offer. For those with a more savory palate, however, a regular brunch menu in NYC can feel a little limiting. Fortunately, a Mediterranean brunch has an array of options suited to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences.
The American idea of breakfast time as synonymous with sugary cereals and other ultra-sweet, highly processed foods doesn’t fly in the Mediterranean. It’s common for visitors to be surprised by the amount of savory options featured in their breakfast buffet, although there’s always some lighter fare on offer, too. Our brunch menu wishes you “Boker Tov!” (good morning), with every dish featuring high-quality, fresh ingredients.
For brunch in the Mediterranean mode, expect more of the same – why load up on one-note pancakes when you can take a deep dive into a classic Shakshuka instead? Once you try eggs poached in our spicy tomato and pepper stew, you’ll start to rethink your whole morning flavor palate. The unhealthy choice might be delicious, but that doesn’t mean that a healthier option can’t be even better!
Crafting a Mediterranean Brunch Menu
Sweet and syrupy brunches aren’t for everyone; for the health-conscious and savory-savvy, more nutrient-dense and filling meals are a far better way to kick-start the day. The best Mediterranean brunch menu in NYC is perfect for those looking for healthy meals that prioritize flavor and keep you full for longer.
Step Outside Your Brunch Comfort Zone
Our restaurant is the ultimate test kitchen for adventurous individuals in search of something new to shake up their brunch routine. The selection of grilled vegetables, shawarmas, hummus, and fresh sides is just the start of an authentic and tasty journey to the Mediterranean.
There’s plenty of delicious vegetarian and vegan options like smoked eggplant carpaccio and garlic tomato hummus to meet all dietary preferences. Our “Jerusalem Style” focaccia combines warm olives and mashed red peppers to create a plate of crunchy, sweet-and-salty goodness.
Be sure to ask us about our hamachi ceviche, a culinary artwork that consists of a hamachi filet, slices of avocado, and a spicy ginger and jalapeno vinaigrette. The ingredients are prepared fresh for each plate to ensure your taste buds are truly and wonderfully indulged.