TESSA on the UWS Announces New Brunch Specialties

TESSA, the Michelin-recommended modern Mediterranean restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has launched an exciting new brunch beverage program, and has focused its brunch menu.

The new brunch beverages begin with the outrageous Hot Chocolate, made with Valhrona dark & milk chocolate, whipped cream, a massive housemade marshmallow, and an almond biscotti on the side. The additions continue with a selection of housemade sodas-creamsicle & cherry-and a new juice bar featuring options like Red Jacket NY Style Lemon-Appleade and the Refresher-pineapple, cucumber and basil.

TESSA's selection of well-built cocktails, bubbles, beers and wines is still available. Brunch dishes have been streamlined to feature only the best of the best, in a more approachable fashion. Highlights include the Build Your Bennie program, which allows for benedict combos like crispy lemon arancini, topped with lobster and herbed tomato béarnaise. The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich is also a must-try, staying true to its name with chicken sausage, a mini omelette, oven-dried tomato, gruyere, and harissa aioli on an English muffin.

TESSA is located at 349 Amsterdam Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets, www.tessanyc.com, 212-390-1974. Find them on Facebook by searching TESSA NYC, and follow their Instagram account @tessanyc1. Hours of operation: Dinner Sun-Mon 5-10, Tues-Wed 5-11, Thurs-Sat 5-12, happy hour 4-6 everyday, bar and lounge open later - until everyone leaves. Saturday and Sunday brunch. Seats 65 guests in its main dining room, 50 in the bar/tavern area and 16 in the private dining/wine room at the rear of the restaurant. There is also a sidewalk café. For private events and off-site catering, please contact Patrick Duxbury, Patrick@tessanyc.com, or Elizabeth Meadows, Elizabeth@tessanyc.com.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of TESSA