We have been waiting for the opportunity to have a brunch day and with everything slowly opening back up, we thought now would be the perfect time! The new Dean & Deluca Waterfront location was what we’ve had our eye on for a while, and so that’s what we chose!
With a captivating exterior and stellar view, it’s a no-brainer choice for early birds or brunch lovers who like basking in the beautiful views of the gulf. Upon arrival, we walked into a gorgeous spot with high ceilings and fabulous finishing. The colors of the seating area, walls, floors and ceiling designs all complemented each other. They were easy on the eye and super inviting.
We were fortunate enough to snag a table right by the glass overlooking the water and could not help but notice everyone else in the restaurant looking out at the view. The window spans the entirety of the wall making it the perfect morning view.
We scanned the QR code available on the table to view the menu, and before we knew it the staff was ready for our orders. Before we placed our orders, we were welcomed with their infamous complimentary bread basket and butter to nibble on until our brunch selections arrived.
For starters, we stuck to the ever so classic and delicious Poached Eggs on Avo Toast, which is layered with avocado, Hollandaise sauce and mixed seeds. There was a style-your-own eggs option on the menu called Eggs Your Style for those that prefer to customize.
The Health Platter was both a heartbreaker aesthetically and satisfying for the taste buds. With three options on the platter being Granola, Cocoa Bircher Muesli and seasonal fruits, everybody dug in! Another sharing favorite was the Beetroot Moutabal which consists of smoked eggplant, beetroot, tahini, walnut and pomegranate seeds.
For salads, they have a wide range of options, but we chose to order the Cobb Salad. The Cobb Salad was impeccable in presentation with romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, veal bacon, panko-crumbed egg and ranch dressing. Another order that was a fan favorite was the Grilled Octopus. Planted on top of labneh, pickled celery salad, lemon and paprika. The taste was surreal! If you’re planning a visit to D&D you want to try this.
Known for their homemade dough and variety of flatbreads, they have plenty of options to choose from. From a basic Zaatar or Akkawi Fatayer to Wild Mushrooms, Short Rib or a Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Flatbread. The options are limitless! The Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Flatbread was adored on the table, and it arrived topped with olives, molasses and caramelized onions which gave the perfect balance of sweet and savory!
If you’re feeling a little bit hungrier than usual, or if this is your lunch meal, we recommend the Seafood Paella which is amazing for sharing. The saffron rice is delicately cooked, with calamari, shrimp, veal bacon, green peas and mussels. You will not be disappointed!
If you’re not feeling seafood, then an order of the filet steak will make you content. Cooked the way you like it, we ordered it medium rare and it came to our table sizzling in perfection. With caramelized onion puree, anna potatoes, roasted vegetables, wholegrain mustard and mushroom sauce on the side of this dish, it is a great option to order.
Another option for protein lovers is D&D’s Kilo of Shrimp. This kilo of shrimp comes with delicious saffron rice and peri-peri sauce served in a gorgeous blue skillet.
To finish things on a sweet note, we headed to the D&D dessert display area and created our own Bakery Box. Looking at all their different options from croissants to brioches and cruffins we wished we could order one of everything. Who are we kidding!
The Bakery Box allows you to do that. So, whether you’d like to see the display area for yourself or order from your own table, we recommend the Croissants, Taj pastry, Nutella Brioche, Vanilla raspberry croissant, and the Lemon Cruffin. Thank us later.
For drinks, D&D offers stunning cocktails such as Tropicana, a mango, strawberry and banana layered drink, Merry Peary pear juice with citrus burst and rosemary syrup, and for the passionfruit lovers, a mixture of pineapple and passion fruit juice called Passion Pine. For the hot drink’s lovers, we recommend their signature drink the Caramel Brulee and the White Chocolate Latte, quite literally a little taste of heaven.
Overall, our brunch experience at D&D has raised the bar so high that we might just make this a weekly thing. With stunning views and an inviting atmosphere, it’s a great place to catch up with your friends and loved ones after being quarantined away for so long.
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