Sunday Brunch at the Brown Palace

by Osman Parvez
When friends or family visit, we often cruise down Highway 36 for Sunday Brunch at Ellyngton's.  

Walk through the doors of the Brown Palace, a grand historic hotel in downtown Denver, and you'll feel like you traveled in time to a different era.   It evokes the substantive marble and brass Robber Barron style you'll find in Grand Central Station or inside the Waldorf Hotel.  Nestled in the lobby, Ellyington's offers a a five-star, pretentious-free dining experience served with opulence, grandeur and grace.      

We celebrated Dallice's birthday on our most recent visit.  As usual, a quick phone call confirmed our dining preferences and booked a reservation for the ever popular Sunday brunch.

The atmosphere in Ellyngton's is relaxed and elegant.    Well seasoned musicians provide soothing jazz to accompany a brunch buffet which can only be called spectacular.   Table service is deeply attentive and knowledgeable, easily on par with the best restaurants in the world.  

There is no dress code, but I suggest you wear your Sunday best.  Your fellow diners will likely be couples celebrating anniversaries and families gathering for their grandmother's birthday.    Don't be surprised to see jackets and ties, it's a special occasion sort of place, underscored by well polished silver and thick linens with just the right amount of starch. 

As we sat down, our knowledgeable waiter gave a verbal tour of the dozens of options available in the buffet, including freshly prepared sushi and smoked seafood to more traditional breakfast offerings like blintzes, waffles, and omlettes.    Prefer something hardier?     Mouth watering elk, cod, and prime rib au jus can be found at one of the buffet tables, sliced and served to your plate by a chef donning the classic tall white hat.

We skipped the champagne this weekend, but several options are available from basic bubbles to Dom Pérignon.    Don't forget to leave some room for dessert, yet another chef will prepare bananas foster in front of your eyes or if you prefer,  guide you through a dozen ore more confection choices.     A white and dark chocolate fountain completes the picture,  allowing you to dip a variety of base desserts.     You'll be wearing your own wonka-like smile after this Sunday brunch.  

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