First, let me tell you about the place and the decor. BRC stands for "big red cock" and literally, there's a statue of a red rooster right outside the venue near the parking lot. When you drive up to the place, it looks like
this house that doesn't seem inviting; however, when you walk into the restaurant, it has a whole diffe
rent feel from the outside. Inside the restaurant, BRC sticks with the red color scheme and there's a victorian-like feel inside. Its not a big place, in fact its very cozy (you can totally listen to the next table's conversation if you'd like). The seats are very comfortable. The booths is basically this huge button-couch. They do have one huge table that seats about 10-12 people in the dining area.
The bar area is small, but looks really awesome. They have a lot (and I mean a lot) of beers on tap. BRC also have an awesome mojito drink that is already either pre-mixed or pre-made daily. They have two separate alcohol list: one for beer and one for wine.
Service here was excellent. My server was super attentive and even changed out my silverware for me in between my appetizer and entree. My drink (coffee) was always topped off and I never once had to ask her to fill it up.
Okay, on to the food. I tried an appetizer: Blue Crab Beignets. This appetizer only comes with three (3) hushpuppies-looking "beignets". The sauce that comes with the beignets is a cocktail sauce mixed with horseradish. It was perfectly mixed and went well the the beignets. Even though the beignets were a bit small, they were made with lumps of crabmeat and were very tasty.
Now BRUNCH! Like I said, the last two times I was at BRC, I was really drawn to their brunch menu so I was super excited when I got to try it. I was really torn between three items: Poached Eggs & Potato Skins (because anyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE poached eggs and potato); Blueberry Supreme Stuffed French Toast; and Skillet Fry Bread & Eggs. Surprisingly, I ordered the Skillet Fry Bread & Eggs. I ordered that because on the menu it read that its "our Founding-Father's favorite" so I assume it just had to be good. AND IT WAS! The dish was served in a skillet with a piece of sourdough bread covered with 2 slices of bacon and cheese, and topped with two eggs cooked over hard. It was very good (and greasy as well). The breakfast potato that came with the skillet was tasty as well; however, there were a few pieces of potato that were undercooked. Overall I have to say my brunch was awesome and can't wait to try the other two dishes I was eyeing on.
I also tried the American Meatloaf Sliders. This item was listed on BRC's daily specials, which are written on a butcher paper and hung on a side panel that is near the bar. (Please note that when people are sitting by the daily special list, it might be awkward to go over there and look at it). Now the sliders are on the "typical sliders bread", but what's unique about this dish is the meatloaf is "lined" with mashed potato. The meatloaf taste just like any other, but with the mashed potato lined with it, it made the experience better.
Now, what is absolutely the one thing you CANNOT MISS! Its the White Chocolate & Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding. OMG! Its orgasmic! The bread pudding is served warm and covered with whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate. It is one of the best bread puddings I've had so far and a MUST for everyone to try!
So if you're looking for a new place to try... I suggest BRC if you're around the Washington/Shepard area.
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