The first-ever ”Lavish Brunch” took place at The Grove on the iconic cobblestone street on a beautiful summer morning on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in partnership with Lillet, Uber and Lavazza. Guests arrived to find a beautifully-set 150-foot long table for 189 guests for the first-ever “Lavish Brunch”, a lively, sumptuous culinary experience by Chef Dominique Ansel.
As guests arrived, at they enjoyed a summer morning cold brew coffee by Lavazza as they hopped on the famed trolley for a quick ride to the grand table.
World-renowned Chef Dominique Ansel prepared a sumptuous menu of brunch fare from his restaurant 189 by Dominique Ansel. It was everything you could imagine in a dream brunch!
Guests enjoyed freshly-baked croissants, soft scrambled eggs, bacon “au poivre,” vegetable crudité and succulent lobster tails, as they sipped on bubbles and brunch cocktails courtesy of Lillet.
Says Chef Ansel: “Brunch is my favorite meal because there are no rules. As long as you have eggs—in this case, my favorite soft scrambled eggs—then you can also serve things like butter-roasted lobster and thick-cut bacon au poivre, with fresh-baked brioche, Beurre de Baratte from France, honeycomb and farmers market fruits and veggies. It’s the one meal where you should really spoil yourself, and we wanted to do just that with the menu today.” Mission accomplished!
All 150 attendees were greeted by Chef Dominique and treated to a sweet surprise, his signature Cronut® pastry, to take home. The special Blueberry Lemon Cake Cronut®, filled with homemade blueberry jam and creamy lemon cake ganache, is available exclusively at The Grove in August.
“The Lavish Brunch” is the latest in one-of-a-kind experiences at The Grove presented by Citi. Citi cardmembers can enjoy special access to exciting programming at The Grove year-round, including the brand-new Level 8 Drive-In summer movie series. For more information about Citi cardmember access, please visit www.citientertainment.com.
About The Grove
Developed by Caruso in 2002, The Grove is one of the country’s most acclaimed shopping, dining and lifestyle destinations, offering the best mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in Southern California.
Set on 20 acres adjacent to the historic Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, The Grove offers a welcoming park-like setting with a vibrant pedestrian streetscape and first-class retail experience that successfully marries hometown charm with high-end shopping. This unique mix has earned The Grove recognition as the heart of the city – a “see and be seen” destination, a neighborhood gem and a community all its own.
The Grove’s award-winning design, first-class Concierge service and community-like ambiance have garnered numerous awards and recognition throughout the retail industry, including being named the “#1 Shopping Destination in Los Angeles” by TripAdvisor, and ranking #2 of Fortune’s “10 Highest Sales-Generating Shopping Centers” in the country. The Grove also tops Shopping Center Today’s list of top 10 shopping centers in the world based on sales per square foot.
For more information, please visit The Grove at www.TheGroveLA.com or on Instagram @TheGroveLA.
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Caruso
