Why to visit Cuckoo Callay
With pink neon, velvet drapes, and sparkling white marble, Cuckoo Callay, named after a Lewis Carrol nonsense poem, hits all the appropriate kitsch notes. But, unlike other Instagram-friendly spots, the menu stands up to scrutiny, combining amusing puns and positive vibes with delectable brunch fare. The menu is updated on a regular basis, and it likes to push the boundaries with innovative, internationally influenced dishes.
Try the Waffling Mexican, which consists of two churros waffles with butterscotch bananas, orange, fried Nutella, and brownie ice cream. Or the 'Shroom Hog,' which consists of a smoked ham rillette atop a jelly-like mushroom custard and a rich mushroom broth. Corn fritters, for example, are reimagined with an Indonesian-inspired vermicelli salad, a pork-coated scotch egg, and XO sauce.
