Though chef Amanda Signh didn’t give herself the title “Brunch Baddie of Denver,” that was the Food Network, she has embraced it wholeheartedly. After all, she said, the morning meal is her favorite to make.
“Brunch is my thing, and I am not a typical chef, I thrive in brunch [service],” said Signh as she whipped up the new breakfast items coming to the Briar Patch menu. “I’ve launched a brunch program in every place I’ve worked at.”
That’s why, starting today, the four-month-old Congress Park eatery will offer the meal each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s something Singh has worked up to since joining the team a couple months ago. Prior to that, she held the position as executive chef at the hotel restaurant Apple Blossom in the Hyatt Centric in Downtown Denver.
Craving a more connected, neighborhood vibe, the chef came to Briar Patch (sister space to Jefferson Park’s brewpub Briar Common) with the goal to bring her signature comfort foods to the table. Already Singh has revamped the opening menu, adding an addictive pot pie and plenty of scrumptious burgers to the line up. With brunch she took complete control, adding tried and true recipes such as the Overnight Oats with berry compote and the Salmon Benedict, which features salmon cakes topped with her perfected hollandaise sauce.
Other items on the menu also impress. For example, the hefty breakfast burrito blanketed in a layer of crispy cheese, and the Monte Cristo, a decadent feast of deep fried Texas toast stuffed with ham and cheese and served with a tangy side of fresh raspberry jam. The Denver Omelet came out exactly as it should, perfectly balanced with bell pepper, ham, onions, and cheese. Also try the Fried Chicken and Cornbread Pancakes, Singh’s take on a classic chicken and waffle order. It comes with house-blended bourbon-chipotle maple syrup that’s good on just about any of the brunch items.
Many of the dishes arrive with house tots, a breakfast carb that toggles between a classic tater tot and fried mashed potatoes. These delightful bites could be a meal alone, and with a side of Singh’s indeed perfect hollandaise, become a crave-worthy treat. As a bonus, breakfast entrees run between $12 and $16, with huge, shareable portions guaranteed to fill up the hungriest of diners.
“I love my title, I really love what I do, and I’m really passionate about what I do,” said the chef as she put the final touches on a towering Croque Monsieur. And with each taste of Singh’s brunch creations, there’s no doubt that she truly does. Find out for yourself, starting today.
Visit Briar Patch Monday through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1222 Madison St., Denver, briarpatchdenver.com
