{"id":4116,"date":"2013-09-03T00:32:05","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T07:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=4116"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:34:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:34:27","slug":"taps-fish-house-brewery-brea-brunch-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=4116","title":{"rendered":"TAPS Fish House & Brewery @ Brea – Brunch Media Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been to TAPS Fish House & Brewery a few times; even celebrated my birthday here a couple of years ago.\u00a0 But I’ve never been to the Sunday Brunch Buffet.\u00a0 Many of my fellow bloggers raved about it and I drooled reading their blogs.\u00a0 Allen and I were thrilled to finally have the opportunity to try it a couple of weeks ago.\u00a0 Little did we know we were in for a HUGE treat!<\/p>\n

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\"\"The restaurant is located in Brea Promenade at the corner of Imperial Highway and Brea Boulevard.\u00a0 I love the beautiful red brick building. The interior is elegantly appointed with high ceiling and rich dark furnishings.\u00a0 In addition to the indoor dining, TAPS offers a cigar friendly patio dining as well.<\/p>\n

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I was completely in awe with the Brunch Extravaganza that offers over 100 items spread through out the restaurant floor.\u00a0 Served 9:30 AM-2:30 PM for only\u00a0$35.99\/adult and $12.95\/children age 3-12; also included are your choice of two beers<\/strong> or unlimited champagne<\/strong> and mimosas<\/strong>.\u00a0 Our server, Brian, also brought over 2 orders of Bloody Mary<\/strong> (extra) for us to try.\u00a0 It was the most beautiful Bloody Mary I’ve ever had.\u00a0 While most tasted like V-8 with Tabasco sauce, this one was fresh, clean, and with the right kick.<\/p>\n

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The Oyster Bar became home of the many cold items ready for diners to devour.\u00a0 With over 100 items, I couldn’t begin to tell you what they all are.\u00a0 You just have to come try it yourself.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Freshly Shucked Oysters on Half Shell, Poached White Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, TAPS Aloha Rolls<\/strong>.\u00a0 I’ve just recently learned to eat Oyster on the half Shell.\u00a0 They were fresh and sweet.<\/p>\n

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Summer Ratatouille, Potato Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Confetti Shrimp Pasta Salad<\/strong>.\u00a0 I have not liked Brussels Sprouts much but I really liked them here.\u00a0 They were cooked perfectly, a bit sweet and the savory bacon complimented it well.<\/p>\n

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Fritto Misto (Fried Calamari and Mixed Vegetables), Ceviche Cocktail, Creamy Cajun Deviled Eggs, Chili & Lime Fruit Salad<\/strong>.\u00a0 I love a good Calamari; it was lightly fried and very tender.<\/p>\n

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Tater Tot Ceddar Hash Browns, Cioppino, Carrot Cake Pancakes, Jerome and Jose’s Jambalaya , Mongolian Pork.<\/strong>\u00a0 Loved the Seafood Chioppino (pictured above upper right).<\/p>\n

\"\"Charcuterie<\/strong> – Cured meats served with house pickled vegetables.<\/p>\n

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Freshly baked Croissant, Artisan Cheese, <\/strong>mini Rueben Panini<\/strong>, Roasted Garlic,<\/strong> and Gourmet Crackers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Oatmeal Station, Biscuits & Gravy<\/strong>. I like hot oatmeal.\u00a0 It sort of reminds me of sweet congee when you add in the fruits and brown sugar.\u00a0 I am also a fan of Biscuits & Gravy.\u00a0 I so appreciated the gravy was not salty like others. It was creamy. light but flavorful.\u00a0 Deviled Eggs were pretty popular.\u00a0 If you like lox, there is a station full of smoke salmon, bagels and whatever you need.<\/p>\n

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Like pasta?\u00a0 The chef was ready to cook to order at the Pasta Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Casino Roast & Italian Sausage served at the carving station.\u00a0 Mashed Potatoes & Herb Gravy, Classic Eggs Benedict, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Breakfast Sausage<\/strong> plus many breakfast favorites were at the hot station.<\/p>\n

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Oh and then there was the dessert station<\/strong> for your sweet tooth that included a chocolate fountain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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With so many choices, Allen and I tried to sample a little bit of some of the items.\u00a0 I wish my stomach was bigger so I could eat more of the delicious food.<\/p>\n

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Omelet is cooked to order in the kitchen.\u00a0 Allen and I got this ‘Everything Omele<\/strong>t’. \u00a0 The Croque Madame<\/strong> (extra on the menu) is the classic French ham and cheese sandwich covered in cheesy b\u00e9chamel with a fried egg on top.\u00a0 If you like Eggs Benedict, you will love this even more.\u00a0 I sure did.\u00a0 I suggest ordering cook-to-order items to share so you have room to try other items.<\/p>\n

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Beignets<\/strong> are $1 extra and you get seven of them.\u00a0 They were a little crispier than I expected but really good.\u00a0 The Banana Foster<\/strong> made with waffle and topped with Vanilla ice cream (extra) was highly recommended by our server and did not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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It was such an honor to meet Chef Manny Gonzales<\/strong> who came over to our table and checked on us several time to make sure everything was OK.\u00a0 His passion and enthusiasm are the reasons why the restaurant has been so successful.\u00a0 A true culinary artist, he constantly creates new menu items.\u00a0 So if you come visit often, you might notice the menu changes from time to time.<\/p>\n

Many thanks to my gracious hosts, Mr. Eric Padilla<\/strong>, Private Dining Manager and Ms. Sunny Reed<\/strong>, Personnel Manager and the entire staff for their hospitality.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking for a place for lunch, dinner, or brunch, TAPS has got everyone’s favorites on the menu.\u00a0 Don’t leave out the award-winning beer to accompany your meal.\u00a0 Have you tried their Sunday Brunch?\u00a0 Did you count how many items you ate? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

(Click to play the slide show for additional images of the glorious brunch)<\/p>\n

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TAPS Fish House & Brewery
\n101 E Imperial Hwy
\nBrea, CA 92821
\n(714) 257-0101<\/p>\n

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