Madison Beach Hotel Kicks Off Brunch By The Beach Sunday, Aug. 5

Madison Beach Hotel is now offering a special weekly Sunday brunch at The Wharf Restaurant, at the Madison Beach Hotel.

Designed for both hotel guests and local area residents, hotel officials say Executive Chef John Cortesi has created a "delectable" brunch menu featuring farm-to-table cuisine with a classic Atlantic Northeast twist

"Brunch-goers can enjoy savory cuisine while taking in stunning views of the Long Island Sound, as well as  live jazz entertainment provided by local musicians, Ric Cunningham on saxophone and Joe Grieco on keyboard," the hotel said in a prepared release.

The hotel provided the following information about the brunch:

The experience begins with a display of freshly baked croissants, banana bread, tea breads, and bagels accompanied by assorted jams and jellies before moving on to one of many brunch inspired displays.

Continuing with the meal, The Wharf will offer a vibrant salad display featuring fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, crisp Garden Salad, Asian Chopped Salad, and a divine Grilled Vegetable Salad piled high with seasonal veggies. In addition to the fresh vegetable selections, there will be five “Stationary Displays” featuring amuse-bouche options including Imported and Domestic Cheese, Seasonal Fruit and Berries, Smoked & Poached Salmon, Baked Brie en Croute, and Vegetable Crudités. There will also be a towering raw bar decorated with fresh clams, oysters, shrimp, and crab claws, served with cocktail sauce, mignonette and lemon.

At the “Carving Station,” The Wharf will offer hand-sliced Slow Roasted Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish cream, flavorful Roasted Turkey Breast with cranberry chutney and juicy Lamb Steamship with a spicy harissa aioli.

For breakfast-inspired entrées, highlights include: Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Sausage, Seafood Newburg, Baked Chatham Cod, Roasted Garlic Chicken, al dente Cheese Tortellini, as well as a starch vegetable option.

For those who prefer eggs, the “Omelet Station” is a must. Chefs will be on-hand to assemble personalized Omelets with fluffy eggs and a selection of freshly chopped add-ins including ham, onion, tomato, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, peppers and cheese for guests to choose from. 

After devouring a fill of brunch fare, The Wharf invites diners to visit two final destinations: the decadent “Dessert Display” and the “Chocolate Station.” At the “Dessert Display,” indulge in: assorted Mini Tarts, Chocolate Petit Fours, Mini Carrot Cakes, Mini Orange Cakes, assorted Mini Cheesecakes; Whipped Cream Cake topped with berries; Chocolate Cream Pie; and Peach Crisp. The “Chocolate Station” offers delicious chocolate-dipped confections like Chocolate Covered Fruit, assorted Truffles and moist Chocolate Cake Pops for a sweet finale to a day of fine dining along the shoreline.

The new “Brunch by the Beach” at The Wharf Restaurant at Madison Beach Hotel will launch on Sunday, August 5th. The Wharf will serve the new brunch-style buffet on Sundays from 10am until 2pm. The cost is $38 per adult, $19 per child (6-12 years-old) and is complimentary for children under 6 years old (excluding tax and gratuity). Reservations are highly recommended. Please call (203) 350-0014. The Wharf Restaurant at Madison Beach Hotel is located at 94 West Wharf Rd. in Madison, CT. For the best in al fresco entertainment and dining, The Wharf Restaurant also provides limited table seating on the hotel’s scenic deck.

In addition to the Sunday brunch, The Wharf is open daily for breakfast (7:00 am – 10:00 am), lunch (11:30 am – 2:30 pm) and dinner (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm).

Madison Beach Hotel, which reopened in June 2012, after closing for several years as it was rebuilt, also offers 33 rooms with balconies overlooking Long Island Sound; a spa, and a fitness center.

The hotel also offers several dining options including: The Wharf, Madison’s upscale casual shoreline restaurant offering traditional New England fare;  Port Bar; Tides on the Sound, for special events dining; and, HighTide Lounge, for entertaining bar-side. Madison Beach Hotel is owned by Ric and Dawn Duques who have worked with Distinctive Hospitality Group, led by Lou Carrier, to develop and execute the Madison Beach Hotel. For more information, please call: 203-245-1404 or visit: www.MadisonBeachHotel.com.