The Cottage Dials Up A Delicious Brunch
An upscale brunch from a Siesta Key favorite
There are two kinds of brunches in this world (let’s leave dim sum out of the discussion for the moment!).
1️⃣ There’s the “All You Can Pile On” buffet type. You know exactly what I’m referring to. There’s typically a hot line and a cold line. Go ahead, scoop as much of those scrambled eggs onto your plate as your little heart desires. Oh, you want a three-month serving of semi-wilty bacon? Go right ahead and grab a fistful. Not a problem.
I’ll admit that I’ve been known to make several passes through a grazing station or two. And there can be some hidden gems in those lines. But really, they’re set up to make gluttony as easy as possible. Nothing wrong with that. And at times, it’s oddly satisfying. Plus, as a bonus, you’ll usually get an unscheduled nap! 💤
2️⃣ We’re Here to Talk About the Second Type. This is the kind of brunch experience that elevates the late morning-early afternoon meal into something a little more thoughtful and certainly more tasteful.
The Cottage (153 Avenida Messina (941) 312-9300) on Siesta Key has been around for a little bit (almost 15 years!). That’s long enough to have gained a faithful following of locals and visitors.
Yes, they have tasty food. But they also have a friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff. They’re always on their A Game!
👀 You’re Looking for Brunch. We’re Here to Help. Brunch is about more than the intersection of two meals. At least it should be. It’s about taking a relaxing slice out of a Saturday or Sunday. There’s no doubt that great food absolutely helps the relaxation process.
🗣️ Let’s Talk About Brunch at The Cottage
First, the menu…
What this menu lacks in size, it more than makes up for in deliciousness. Each one of the dishes has been well thought out by GM Jacque Slayton and Chef Bruno Toso. There really is something here for everyone and every palate.
📃 TAKE A LOOK AT THE WHOLE BRUNCH MENU!
📷 PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
For starters…
⭐ The Cottage brunch starts with a little surprise for you!
Cornbread is surprisingly tricky to get right. So, using Jacque’s Granny’s recipe as the inspiration, Cottage Chef Kurt Vogel worked to get just the right spin on it without losing any of its original deliciousness. 📝 I’m not sure if Granny’s recipe included the jalapeño dust! I guarantee you’ll be asking for another scoop of that orange zest and honey butter!
📝 Every table gets an order of cornbread to get things started right. AND it’s on the house! 👍
Let’s check out some of the other possibilities…
AND NOW it’s Sriracha Honey Bacon time! 🥓
This bacon is addictive. It’s sweet, it’s got a touch of spice, and it’s smokey. It’s really pork candy if you want to know the truth. And who doesn’t like some candy every now and then?
🚨 CAUTION – You will not be able to stop once you start down this bacon road! You have been warned. 😁
The Cottage has some nice places to enjoy this fantastic brunch.
You can sit outside…
Or you can sit inside…
Pick a place that suits your brunch fancy the best!
📌 RANDOM BRUNCH STUFF
• Brunch is offered on Saturday & Sunday from 9AM to 2PM.
• The Cottage DOES NOT take reservations. But they can accommodate a lot of folks between their inside and outside dining spaces.
• 🐰 This would be perfect for Easter Brunch this Sunday (MAR 31ST). 📝 They WILL be taking reservations for Easter Brunch (this day only). Call the restaurant for availability.
• They’re letting their bar staff show off their expert mixology skills by featuring a special menu of brunch cocktails and artisan juices!
• Valet parking helps take the stress out of the Siesta Village parking crush.
• The portion sizes here are large. You’ll be more than satisfied. (Translation: that means you probably won’t miss the buffet line 😉)
✅ BOTTOM LINE
If you’re looking for that carefree start to your weekend, this brunch will definitely hit that note. Creative brunch dishes, attentive staff, and a perfect Siesta Key setting will take your idea of what a casual brunch can be up about three notches.
~ LH
💵 Who Says There’s No Such Thing as a Free Brunch? Certainly not us (and, as it turns out, not The Cottage). They are giving you the chance to win a $50 Cottage gift certificate for you to use on your brunch visit!
We’ll pick one winner at random from all of the entries. Hey, we’ll even also toss in a copy of our 2024 Little Sarasota DINING Book, just for kicks.
➡️ HERE’S A LINK TO ENTER THE COTTAGE BRUNCH CONTEST!
🗓️ SARASOTA FOOD EVENTS 🗓️
Here are some upcoming local food events that we think you might find interesting. All you need to do is make that reservation. We’ve provided you with a link to more info.
⭐⭐ If you have an event, we’d like to help you spread the word. Let us know! (EMAIL IT)
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😋 MICHAEL’S ON EAST – MONTHLY EPICUREAN MENU – TOKOYO
🍸APR 14 – SET THE BAR COCKTAIL COMPETITION! 🍹
WEEKLY POP-UP KITCHEN EVENTS – 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
Yes! Things are finally starting to pick up a bit in the local food event department. Our calendar is filling up little by little. ⬇️
MAR 22 – Austin Hope Wine Dinner – GROVE Restaurant
MAR 23 – The 30th Annual Tropical Nights: A Pirate’s Life – INFORMATION
MAR 31 – Easter Brunch – GROVE Restaurant
MAR 31 – Easter Brunch – Kolucan
APR 6 – Riboli Wine Dinner – Madfish Grill
APR 12 – Porter Winemaker Dinner – Cafe Gabbiano
APR 16 – Chicken Cock Whiskey Tasting – Element
APR 25 – Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner – Pier 22
APR 26 – Paul Hobbs Winery Wine Dinner – GROVE Restaurant
MAY 5 – Cinco de Mayo – Kolucan
🧑🌾 FARMER’S MARKET INFO 🌾
EVERY SUNDAY – Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – The Meadows Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct-Apr) – DETAILS
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT – RADD Night Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
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