Brunch at Station 4

Brunch has been a big deal in DC for a while now and a growing number of restaurants are offering the entrée + bottomless drinks.  One Saturday a friend of mine and I were looking for a good brunch spot and was in the mood for some mimosas as well so we decided to try out Station 4, which is located in a newer building just across from the Waterfront Metro station in SW.

The décor is almost like a techno club with plush seating, chandeliers, and colors of red, black, and gold.  The brunch menu has a great selection, including pizzas for someone who is looking for an option other than breakfast.  The endless bloody mary and mimosa option comes with any brunch dish for $25.00.

The mimosas glasses are quite large and the fill them up! (Although it is a little light on the champagne, but still good.)

For our entrees, my friend went with the sirloin steak and eggs.  He ordered it rare and said it was really good.

I chose the Station 4 pizza with pork belly, bleu cheese, caramelized onions, and baby arugula.  I wanted to eat the whole thing and thankfully talked myself into taking two slices home to enjoy later.

Also, just to brag on our waiter, Alex, he was one of the best waiters we have had.  He was just enough personable and attentive.  He definitely added to our great experience.

Details: 

Station 4
1101 4^th St SW
Washington, DC
202.488.0987
Serve: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Price Range:  (brunch) $10.00 – $17.00

Brunch at Sixth Engine (Round 2)

I bragged about how amazing Sixth Engine was back in January, but I have to tell you about my second visit to Sixth Engine for brunch with my Mum.  I requested to sit upstairs just so she could enjoy the exposed brick, murals, and lighting.  I just love this space.  If I was looking for a rehearsal dinner (or even reception site) in DC, this space would definitely be on my list.

We ordered a round of the chocolate chip flapjacks (which is buckwheat batter, Vermont maple syrup, butter, & whipped cream).  Which is what I had in January but devoured before I remember to take a photo.  So here they are… even though the photo is still not that great…Sorry!

Mum ordered a No. 6 which is two eggs (any style), sausage, ham, hash browns, and toast (or english muffin).  This sounds like your standard brunch meal, but it’s not.  The sausage is huge and amazing, definitely not shipped in and frozen.  Plus everything else taste really great too.  This is now what I order every time.

 

During the summer months, Sixth Engine also has a great patio area out front, so take advantage when the weather is nice.

Details: 

Sixth Engine
438 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.506.2455
Serve: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar
Price Range:  (brunch) $8.00-$19.50  (drinks) $~10.00