Brunch is Now Served at The Brandy!

(Gerry Furth-Sides) Brunch is now being served on week-ends at the hookah-driven The Brandy in Glendale. The restaurant will begin regular service of a contemporary Mediterranean fusion brunch with full-service liquor bar every Sunday.

Executive Chef Gevork Bazrkanian’s menu features customized Eggs Benedict, Pan Fried Zucchini, Avocado Toast, Ceviche, Surf N Turf as well as “The Brandy Breakfast”, of eggs with a side of pepperoncini hollandaise plus options of Greek potato hash, bacon, sumac roasted vegetables or sauteed broccolini.

With the unveiling of its full-service liquor bar, The Brandy’s Bar manager David Arsenyan expanded its cocktail menu to 21 drinks. Craft Cocktails include: Fashionably Old, a Buffalo Trace Bourbon featuring simple syrup and angostura bitters presented with trapped smoke of applewood and cedarwood chips in a mason jar brought to the table upside down

Also on the list are Butterfly Blossom, an Empress Gin, lemon juice, orgeat and prosecco concoction delivered in a long, fine-strained flute; Black Knight, a Buffalo Trace Bourbon, plantation pineapple rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, orange bitters, angostura bitters cocktail that includes edible charcoal and is pitch black.

Arsenyan, a walking encyclopedia of spirits and coffee, has a reason for every ingredients and technique he uses. All cocktails are made with fresh ingredients and posh hoshizaki ice. The Brandy also has a carefully curated wine list to accompany the craft cocktails.

Arsenyan, a recipient of the internationally sought after Fernet-Branca coin has dedicated his life to his craft. When we visited and he learned I was a fan of mezcal, he took out a slip of paper and wrote down a long list of his personal Mezcal and other favorites in the blink of an eye.

Chef Gev’s French culinary training and technique lends a refined touch to the coastal-California inspired, Mediterranean dishes. The Brandy’s show them off beautifully in dishes like Lamb Chops and Hanger Steak, plus appetizers such as the bold, refined Labne & Olives and Brussels Sprouts.

The inviting rustic back patio dedicated to the hookah, has a slide-back cover that opens to the skies in warm weather. One entire room off to a side, is dedicated to prepping the hookahs. This includes the many specialized House Mix concoctions curated by Harry Keseian and his team. Guests have the option of choosing their own combination of flavors from Tangiers, Fumari, or Al Fakher brands. All use top-brand Regal Hookahs.

The Brandy most of all defines genuine middle eastern family hospitality. Owners, Hovig (John) and Jizell Chahanian’s competently created an operation less than a year ago that runs seamlessly. That’s because each family and/or long-time friend with a specialty (hookah, food, bar,) has a devoted, professional team behind them. The crew is reflective of the Glendale Armenian community, that seems to make hard work look like play.

 

The Brandy expanded its cocktail menu by 21 drinks with the unveiling of its full-service liquor bar. The Craft Cocktails menu includes cocktails, such as: Fashionably Old, a Buffalo Trace Bourbon featuring simple syrup and angostura bitters presented with trapped smoke of applewood and cedarwood chips in a mason jar brought to the table upside down; Butterfly Blossom, an Empress Gin, lemon juice, orgeat and prosecco concoction delivered in a long, fine-strained flute; Black Knight, a Buffalo Trace Bourbon, plantation pineapple rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, orange bitters, angostura bitters cocktail that includes edible charcoal, and is pitch black.

Alongside its specialized Craft Cocktails menu, The Brandy has its staple Classic Cocktails featuring a number of timeless favorites like the Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan, Cadillac Margarita, Paloma, Mai Tai, Daiquiri.

The restaurant’s signature drinks are crafted by in-house mixologist David Arsenyan and team.

We more than believe the quote attributed to him about his creations, that “Every drink is carefully researched and developed with balance via speed, quality and consistency to ensure the experience we provide echoes and is reminisced.”

The Brandy has indoor and outdoor seating, specifically tailored to serve hookah. Takeout is also available.

The operating hours are as follows:

Sunday-Thursday: 11am-12am,  Friday-Saturday: 11am-2am

For more on The Brandy, visit: TheBrandy.com
Instagram: @thebrandyonbrand 
Reservations: Book Your The Brandy Reservation on Resy