An Acrostic Ode to Cafe Fleuri's City Brunch

"Boston Brunchers Do City Brunch
at Cafe Fleuri, Langham Hotel"

Breakfast enthusiasts, seafood lovers and sweet tooths a like come to indulge
One of the city's most elaborate Sunday brunch buffets
Sip on spicy bloody marys, grapefruit mimosas and raspberry bellinis from the breakfast cocktail bar
The sunlit atrium provides an expansive and gorgeous space to dine
Our meal today was compliments of the Langham, beverages and tips were paid for on our own
Normally a $52 brunch for adults, $25 for children 5-12, and 4 years old and under are free

Brian of A Thought for Food took some amazing photographs
Renee of Eat.Live.Blog organized this fabulous Sunday morning event
Utmost extent to which I was captivated and impressed
Note brunch is served from 11am -3pm, reservations for certain times can be made in advance
Coffee and waters were refilled promptly by the friendly waitstaff
House made mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, basil, sea salt and virgin olive oil started off my meal
Executive Chef Mark Sapienza features the flavors of New England
Roasted beets, Lakes End goat cheese and Marcona almond delighted the palate
Sugar dusted farmers cheese blintzes were topped with raspberry sauce and shaved chocolate

Duck prosciutto wrapped roasted red pear with lavender honey was a decadent bite
Oysters on the half shell and chilled poached gulf shrimp awaited at the raw bar

Chocolate fountain. Need I say more.
Indulged in a Belgian waffle with blueberry compote, caramelized bananas and chantilly cream
Took time to rest in between plates, enjoying the company of my fellow bloggers
Yogurt with mixed berries and granola coupe was prepared in fancy martini glasses

Beef carpaccio with arugula, parmesan and garlic aioli was artfully plated
Really enjoyed the Boggy Meadow Swiss cheese with Medajool dates
Understand how lucky I feel to be a part of this incredible event
Next months brunch is going to be hard to top, that is for sure
Cinnamon brioche french toast somehow missed my plate
Honey, strawberry and banana smoothies were a balanced sip of sweet frothy fruits

Across from me sat Megan, Lara, Justin, Katie and Meghan
To my left was Bridget of Yogurt and Berries, to my right Melissa of The Foodies at Work

Crepes are prepared to order with you choice of chocolate, berries and even a liquor flambe
Artisanal cheese, meats and produce are locally sourced
For kids - country fried chicken nuggets and mini beef hot dogs
Even a sushi bar with maki and nigiri rolled to order is a part of this brunch

Five cheese tortellini, penne and gnocchi are served with choice of sauces and toppings
Live music accompanied our meal compliments of the Robert Rivera Ensemble
Eggs Benedict are a brunch staple with served with Canadian bacon and chive hollandaise
Unbelievably rich desserts included mocha creme brulee and chocolate croissant bread pudding
Raspberry mousse dome was also a popular dessert choice
Impeccably prepared plates executed with attention to detail
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Lovely waitress circled the room delivering cinnamon sugar dusted Beignets
Asparagus with truffle oil wrapped in prosciutto was a delicately prepared side
Not to be missed is the Blueberry yogurt panna cotta, creamy and luscious, my favorite dessert
Great Hill Blue Cheese with Vermont honeycomb impressed
Home style bliss potatoes with melted onions and chive were piled atop plate number three
Absolutely one of the best ways to spend a Sunday with family and friends
Meghan of Travel Wine Dine shared the hilarious story of why she steers clear of chocolate fountains

Huge thank you to the manager and on point waitstaff for their pleasant and prompt service
Other awesome brunch companions included Bianca, Jacki, Emily, Athena and Sarah
This poem attempts to include everything I ate, but is by no means exhaustive of the menu
Encouraging locals and tourists alike to indulge in this one of a kind eating experience
Located at 250 Franklin Street in the Financial District, Cafe Fleuri's deluxe City Brunch at The Langham Boston Hotel awaits you!

Just because I'm trying my hand at poetry, doesn't mean I'm slacking in the photography department.

Well that was fun.