Brewed Awakening, Brunch Edition
By Lisa Loverro
Cookshop, located in the heart of Chelsea, offers a quintessential New York brunch experience that seamlessly blends farm-to-table freshness with urban charm. This staple in the neighborhood has a fun vibe, serves up delicious seasonal dishes, and is committed to using local ingredients.
Eat, Sip, Repeat.
Cookshop’s brunch menu evolves with the seasons, ensuring that each visit brings something new. Using only the freshest seasonal ingredients from the finest purveyors in the Northeast, patrons can indulge in dishes like buttermilk-cornmeal pancakes with caramelized apples and whipped cream, the Cookshop egg sandwich with fontina cheese, and their popular huevos rancheros. The pastries will satisfy your sweet tooth and be sure to try the cinnamon buns or house-made donuts. In the winter months, their citrus salad starter is not be missed; with blood oranges, mandarins, ruby red grapefruits, red onion, mint and lemon vinaigrette, it’s as refreshing as it is delicious. The beverage selection at Cookshop is equally impressive. Guests can choose from a variety of cocktails and mocktails, such as their classic BLT Bloody Mary, Ruby Soho (gin, campari, grapefruit, lemon), or the Disco Buck (bourbon, hibiscus, ginger, lemon).
With an open and airy interior, the restaurant’s design evokes the energy of Chelsea. The scene inside is filled with girls that brunch, family gatherings, and cozy couples. If you’re looking for a true taste of New York’s farm-to-table scene in a space that blends sophistication with a welcoming vibe, Cookshop is a must-visit.
Cookshop is open for brunch on weekends, and reservations are a must to be guaranteed a table without a long wait. It’s great for both tourists and jaded New Yorkers who can’t seem to get enough of this place.
