8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen, 350 W. Chestnut St., is offering Easter brunch on Sunday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu highlights from executive chef Casper Van Drongelen include stuffed French toast with bourbon bananas Foster; crab cake Benedict with poached eggs and tomato hollandaise; steak and eggs with potatoes; and cinnamon roll bread pudding for dessert. Diners can also indulge in a full bloody mary bar equipped with all the classic toppings. To help the children celebrate, the Easter bunny will stop by for photos and to pass out candy beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, or to make reservations, visit www.8uplouisville.com or call (502) 631-4180. (Continue reading to see the menu.)
Chef Van Drongelen’s Easter brunch menu will include:
Classic eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, English muffin, poached egg and hollandaise
Croque madame with French toast, béchamel, Gruyere, country ham and poached egg
Stuffed French toast with bourbon bananas Foster
Crab cake Benedict with poached eggs and tomato hollandaise
Pork shoulder ranchero with quesadilla, salsa roja, black beans, fried eggs, Cotija cheese and avocado
Chicken Lyonnaise with frisée, poached egg, confit chicken and green bean
Steak and eggs – grilled ribeye with fried eggs and potatoes
Country ham and grits – Weisenberger grits with redeye gravy, Benton’s ham and cheese curds
Cinnamon roll bread pudding
