My favorite brunch spot in New York has changed spots. Danal, formerly on E. 10th Street, has moved to Fifth Ave. between 12th and 13th Streets. From the outside it's less charming than before, and in fact barely noticeable, tucked in next to a building undergoing a face lift. Inside it still has a French country vibe, but is a bit more upscale than it used to be. Part of me misses the hectic bustle of the old place, where the kitchen was basically in the dining room, but some will appreciate the more genteel atmosphere. The brunch menu is the same mix of breakfasty and lunchy options that I described before. Hectic bustle or not, the cafe au lait is still creamy, mysterywriter reports the hot chocolate is still delightful, and the tart I had on Saturday was just the ticket to fuel a shopping binge at Darryl's.
Danal
59 Fifth Ave. (between 12th and 13th Sts.)
New York NY 10003
(212) 982-6930
Northern Outlaw and I went to Danal for dinner for the first time ever a few weeks ago, and we both really enjoyed our meal, so it's not just a brunch place. You almost feel as if you're in a charming cafe in France. Unlike mbpalaver, I prefer this new location because although the kitchen was out in the open in the old place which was charming in its own way, it also meant that you had the heat from the kitchen as well. I do miss stopping by the Jillery on East 10th Street after a satisfying Danal meal to buy a trinket or two.
Posted by: mysterywriter | April 24, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Does it still have a charming patio?
Posted by: Pudding Man | April 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM
As far as I could tell they no longer have a patio.
Posted by: mbpalaver | April 26, 2008 at 10:28 AM