The Society Café, located downstairs in the Walker Hotel, offered live music the Sunday we stopped in for brunch.  I’ve been dining inside ever since I became fully vaccinated. Almost felt as if life was beginning to return to normal.

We started with classic brunch cocktails. My dining partner sipped a bellini ($10) while I tried the bloody Mary ($13).

I ordered the Shakshuka ($18), their poached eggs with a tomato sauce with shishito peppers and chorizo and a side of Parmesan Fries ($6).  The shakshuka looked inviting. I attempted to eat one of the eggs. They were so overcooked and rubbery, I couldn’t get my fork thru it. Their second rendition wasn’t much better, although I was able to eat some of the eggs.  Perhaps the chef had called in sick.

My dining partner had the hearty fried chicken and waffle sandwich ($17) that came with fries. That consisted of huge pieces of fried chicken between waffles. A doggy bag was in order.

After eating, we walked the Highline, having made reservations ahead,  to the end for another peek at King Nyani , the gigantic gorilla near the entrance to the 7-train at Hudson Yards.

Society Cafe (in Walker Hotel)
Greenwich Village
52 W 13th St,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 375-1300
societycafenyc.com