Triad City Bites Gospel Brunch Edition

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Saturday at the Millennium Center.

12 local restaurants, Bloody Marys, Mimosas and a live Gospel Band.

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The thing about brunch and gospel

Fainting Goats Spirits 115 W Lewis St.,GSO faintinggoatsspirits.com

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t’s not quite breakfast, which suggests a sense of urgency and utilitarianism. It’s not really lunch, even though it is most often enjoyed across the noon hour.

And everyone on staff

by Brian Clarey hates to work it. But for many restaurants, brunch is the most popular meal of the week.

Brunchers are not generally in a rush — they’re there to enjoy the food, the scene, maybe have a drink or two. Brunchers are social, often coming in groups of four or more to properly recap the weekend. And brunchers are loyal: When they find a great brunch place, they go back again and again.

And brunchers love to choose: Bloody Mary or mimosa? Breakfast dishes or heavier entrées? Sweet or savory?

We had that choice in mind when we created the Triad City Bites Gospel Brunch.

Because a lot of people have been to a jazz brunch, and then there are drag brunches, boozy brunches and brunches where you’re allowed to wear your pajamas.

But no one around here is doing a Gospel Brunch. Until now.

It’s not a new concept. They have them in Harlem and Chicago and New Orleans and other big cities. The House of Blues has them every weekend in all of their clubs.

But as far as we can tell, this one is the first in the Triad.

And we’ve got something for everybody.

More than a dozen Triad restaurants will put out their best brunch bites on Saturday morning — the menu follows in these pages — with plenty of libations, social moments and surprises.

And, of course, there’s a gospel band playing throughout the event, which makes all the difference.

See you on Saturday!

A small family of distillers operate Fainting Goat Spirits in downtown Greensboro’s South End, making vodka, gin, whiskey and rye from grain to glass. They use 100 percent North Carolina grains, with blends crafted in-house to ensure quality flavor profiles. Emulsion Gin, Tony Cat Vodka, Fisher’s Whiskey and Fisher’s Rye are available at the Greensboro distillery and your local ABC store.

Signature Brunch Drinks: Carolina Coffee, Mango/Peach Screwdrivers, Emulsion Gin and Juice

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6th and Vine

Bananas Foster French Toast

6thandvine.com 209 W. Sixth St. WS, 336.725.5577

Dish: It’s a take on the New Orleans classic, based on vanilla and brown sugar, with a generous helping of sliced bananas.

Brunch notes: 6th and Vine serves a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays that takes over the bar and lounge, dining room and, when weather permits, the lush back patio. Dishes range from classics like omelets and a slate of eggs Benedict variations to house specialties like crepes, carmelized jalapeño bacon and a vegan sweet-potato stack. And of course, 6th and Vine serves the best mimosas in town.

Twin City Hive Coffee Lounge

Coffee Service And Hot Chocolate Bar

301 Brookstown Ave.,W-S twincityhive.com

Dish: From Brookstown to Downtown, the freshly roasted regular and decaf coffees from the 14 Degrees Coffee Roasters line will be available. A hot chocolate bar with a handmade blend cocoa powders paired with a melange of toppings, mixes and add-ins to create your own customizable brunch beverage.

Brunch notes: Serving since 2014, Twin City Hive is a locally acclaimed coffee shop that offers baked goods, chocolates, espresso, coffees, teas, cookies and local sundries. Owner Terry Miller is also responsible for creating an in-house roasting facility to produce 14 Degrees Coffee Roasters.

The Katharine Brasserie

Customized Deviled Egg Bar

401 North Main St.,W-S, katharinebrasserie.com

Dish: An array of classic deviled eggs paired with an array of toppings, sauces and garnishes Brunch notes: The Katharine’s uniquely crafted menu blends traditional brasserie fare with Southern cooking and a peek into the beautiful exhibition kitchen. The bustling bar features local beer selections, an extensive wine list and craft cocktails as companions to flavorful dishes and lively conversation.

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Gospel Brunch

Brunch. Bloody Marys. Mimosas.

Say Amen!

Saturday

Millennium Center Winston-Salem 11 am: VIP Entrance Noon-3 pm: General Admission

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ADVANCE:

$20 General Admission $40 VIP [$25/$45 at the door]

Participating restaurants:

6th and Vine, Mary’s Gourmet Diner, Small Batch, Quiet Pint, Twin City Hive, The Katharine Brasserie, Mindfully Made, Gia, Rascal’s Tavern, Millennium Center Catering, Niki’s Pickles, Local 27101 and Fainting Goat Spirits.

Buy tickets at triad-city-beat.com or at the door.

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Rascal’s Tavern

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

rascalsgreensboro.com 2270 Golden Gate Drive GSO,

Dish: It wouldn’t be brunch without sausage and gravy. This one has become a signature entrée at Rascal’s, with homemade biscuits and white gravy in the Southern style, loaded with sausage.

Brunch notes: Rascal’s serves brunch on Sundays, and it is quickly becoming a regular weekly stop in Irving Park. The menu covers all the basics, like blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict and a French toast topped with peach-bourbon glaze. A hash made from either pulled pork or brisket stands out as unique.

Mindfully Made Mayamike.com

Marie Sharp’s jellies and jams on toast points

Dish: Marie Sharp is best known in this country for her array of hot sauces rooted in deep Scoville territory by virtue of the noble habanero pepper. But in her home country of Belize, the line of tropical jams and jellies shares equal billing. Look for green or red habanero jellies, mango chutney and jams of banana, pineapple and papaya. Order it online at mayamike.com.

Millennium Center Catering

Shrimp and Grits

millenniumevents.ws 101 W. Fifth St. W-S

Dish: For this one, Chef Patrick Rafferty uses coarse-ground North Carolina grits, Argentinian pink shrimp, country ham, tomato concasse and fresh herbs.

Brunch notes: Millennium Center Catering is available for every manner of event, either on or off site: Weddings, galas, banquets, corporate and non-profit events, receptions and more. Chef Patrick Rafferty comes with 20 years of fine-dining experience, and Sous Chef Jasmine Ysordia studied at Le Cordon Bleu before working at Bouchon French Bistro in Beverly Hills. For everyday lunches and more casual events, consider Local 27101 on Fourth Street’s Restaurant Row, also open for lunch six days a week.

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Quiet Pint Tavern

Mini Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittatas

1420 W 1st St.,W-S facebook.com/QuietPintTavern/

Dish: This crustless quiche is full of soft, cheesy bites of egg tinged with fresh spinach and bits of tangy goat-cheese crumbles Brunch notes: Stradling the Ardmore and West End neighborhoods, the Pint is debuting a new brunch menu in early April complete with new salads, burgers, frittatas, Benedicts, skillets, small plates and more. Liquid refreshment comes as beer, wine or choices from the fullservice bar.

Mary’s Gourmet Diner

Grits and Greens

723 N Trade St., W-S, marysgourmetdiner.net

Dish: Stone-ground Lindley Mill grits with cheddar and steamed collard greens Brunch notes: A staple of the Arts District in Winston-Salem for nearly 20 years, Mary’s Gourmet Diner is a hip and homey breakfast/lunch operation serving creative American classics from local ingredients. Original owner Mary Hagland and new partner Mike Millan produce different specials from Unicorn French Toast to Texas Pete eggs Benedicts 7 days a week. Check out local artist Jason Blevin’s interpretation of the Garden of Eden and other unique pieces of art on the walls.

GIA Drink. Eat. Listen.

1941 New Garden Rd.,GSO drinkeatlisten.com

Rosemary Mascarpone Scones with Whipped Butter

Dish: Fresh baked Scones with aromatic Rosemary and creamy Marscarpone Cheese topped with fresh butter.

Brunch notes: Old World charm and contemporary flavors are what best describe brunch at GIA Drink Eat Listen. Innovative dishes along with classic favorites make the perfect pairing for half-priced bubbles each and every Sunday. Brunch served Sundays 10:30 am-2:30 pm.

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Pickled everything

Niki’s Pickles

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Dish: Niki Farrington makes the best pickles in the Triad, and everyone knows it: cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, okra and anything else she can get her hands on will make it into a jar with some brine. Find her pickles at great restaurants throughout Forsyth County, and at the Bloody Mary Bar at our Gospel Brunch.

Small Batch Bloody Marys

Small Batch

batchrestaurants.com 241 W. Fifth St. W-S; NC 68, HP

Dish: Small Batch chefs and bartenders worked for months to create this signature Bloody Mary blend, with just the perfect amount of heat and piquancy.

Brunch notes: Small Batch is known for its burgers, which have become a cult favorite, its milkshakes, which defy gravity, and its beer, made inhouse in small batches every day. Brunch service is on Saturdays and Sundays at both the Winston-Salem and High Point locations until 3 p.m.

And it’s the only place beside the Gospel Brunch to get these Bloody Marys.

FOOD+DRINK Interested in Triad City Bites? Call Brian at 336.681.0704 to find out more.