The chefs at
T. Cook’s at the
Royal Palms believe brunch should be more than a meal … it should be an experience of exquisite food, not just a marathon of eating.
Diners will find brunch at the award-winning T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa, to be a distinctive voyage to an Old World setting, spiced with an innovative Mediterranean-inspired menu and live entertainment, Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
T. Cook’s has devised several delectable options to satisfy the appetites of Sunday brunch fans.
Option #1For those who relish a decadent spread, the unique Mediterranean Market Buffet is $29 per person and includes: eggs du jour; shrimp and crab on ice; smoked salmon; an assortment of perfectly grilled vegetables such as portobellos, red peppers and asparagus; a variety of salads including mozzarella with tomatoes and basil; a selection of the ripest, most luscious fruits; fresh breads, muffins and bagels; and Pastry Chef Jermonti’s dessert buffet.
Option #2The Mediterranean Market Buffet may be combined with any a la carte breakfast or lunch item for $19 for the buffet plus the cost of the additional menu selection.
Breakfast choices include: Mediterranean Benedict, Tuscan artichoke and red pepper quiche, lump crab and spinach omelet, grilled date nut bread French toast, and buttermilk pancakes. Lunch options are: pork tenderloin with butternut squash and mascarpone raviolis; grilled rib-eye with a Spanish vegetable tortilla; grilled lamb chops with feta and Israeli cous cous; and seared salmon with black pepper linguini, capers, oven dried tomatoes and garlic lemon butter sauce.
Option #3
Skip the buffet and order a breakfast or lunch selection from the menu. Entrees are priced from $9 to $16.
Not only is the food delectable, but Gaetano Frankel provides the spirit and passion of authentic flamenco guitar from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
A native of Seville, Spain -- the heart of flamenco heritage -- Frankel learned the art of his music as a young boy by accompanying gypsy singers. By 13, he was touring with top recording artists in Spain
The T. Cook’s setting creates a luxurious yet relaxed tone to any Sunday gathering. Handsomely furnished with wrought iron tables and cushioned chairs the Spanish-Colonial décor of the restaurant is elegantly transported out-of- doors to two patios.
The one on the north side of the restaurant faces Camelback Mountain. Ceiling fans, a misting systems and awnings keep things cool during the warmer months while a heated floor and fireplace guard diners from the desert chill in cooler months.
The patio to the south overlooks the Vernadero lawn, framed by vibrant bougainvilleas.
