quick review: brunch at perry’s
I went to brunch today at Perry's Restaurant, which is noted for its impeccable breakfast fare, sushi, asian fusion quisine...
... and its Sunday brunch drag queens.
Yes, in this case, Perry's excellent fare is very much upstaged by its parade of drag queens. It's quite impressive, and if you aren't in on the joke, it can be quite a shock to the system. I, of course, happened to pick the prime position to be part of the show.
But like I said, the food was terrific. Their brunch is an all-you-can eat affair for $22.75 a head - not bad if you come hungry. I give high marks to their sushi (California rolls, tekka maki, Philly rolls, cucumber rolls, and tuna, salmon and shrimp sushi), their sweet potato soup, their marinate mushroom salad, their buckwheat groat salad (which might make me actually buy some Kasha and give it a try - that would erase a childhood food dislike), the seared beef, and the waffles.
But really: everything was tasty, the coffee was hot and strong, the buffet replenished often, and the service most friendly. It's a must-experience for any DC dweller.
A note: this is a very popular brunch, and the line get started before 10:00 am - and the doors open at 10:30, give-or-take. So get there early if you want first seating.
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6218