Arlington Magazine: Awesome Brunch Spots
- Apr 20
- 1 min read
The live jazz at this congenial spot owned by Louisiana natives David Guas and Simone Rathle is as much of a draw as the pillowy Beignets that arrive in a flurry of powdered sugar. On Sundays, local quartet Les Quatre Boulevardiers play upbeat swing music and ‘50s jazz standards while a rattan cocktail cart roams the dining room, offering Seasonal Spritzers (think pear-ginger or elderflower-grapefruit) with or without booze. Chef Guas demonstrates his mastery of Southern comfort foods with dishes such as the Blue Crab topped Deviled Eggs and Buttermilk Pancakes served with Chantilly Cream and Banana-Rum Caramel. Classic Shrimp and Grits get a local twist in the form of White Corn Grits that are custom ground for the restaurant at the historic George Washington’s Gristmill near Mount Vernon.