LA PULPERIA HELL’S KITCHEN Hosts New York’s Most Fabulous Drag Brunch B Y HAR RY WHI TE
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or a truly entertaining ending to the weekend, join cockteleria and rustic Latin cuisine restaurant La Pulperia Hell’s Kitchen’s Drag Brunch every Sunday between 12:00pm4:00pm, featuring $30 unlimited cocktails and performances by some of the city’s most fabulous queens. Diners can choose between two seatings: at 12:00pm and 2:15pm. The popular restaurant, which is co-owned by Victor Medina and Head Chef Carlos Barroz, serves classic Latin dishes with contemporary inspiration from a menu comprised of several fresh seafood dishes, accentuated by select meat and vegetarian options. On Saturdays and Sundays, diners can enjoy a Latin twist to a classic brunch. Menu items include Lobster & Baked Eggs
seasoned with fresh herbs, crema de blue cheese, fresh cream and truffle scented toasted bread; La Pulperia Omelet with caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, tomato confit, Chihuahua cheese, a side of home fries and a house sal-ad; and Tortilla Espanola, a Spanish style omelet with potato confit, onions and a choice of cheese or chorizo. The res-taurant also offers an extensive selection of spirits and an ample cocktail menu featuring both classic and innovative cocktails. La Pulperia Hell’s Kitchen also hosts Tuesday Lady’s Night, where from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, all female customers receive their first drink of the night free of charge! Guests are also welcome to Happy Hour all day Monday, and Tuesday-Friday & Sunday, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Try the flavorful Fernandez (Vida Mezcal, Fernet-Branca, hibiscus tea, lime juice, egg whites, chocolate bitters) or the Don Mora (Michter’s Bourbon, Chartreuse liquor, muddled blackberries, fresh lime, and mint). The restaurant’s interior features walls and ceilings of brick and reclaimed wood from Brazil and rich red leather seat-ing. Guests can enjoy drinks at an elegant marble bar. The modern yet classic feel makes this popular eatery a perfect location for private events and celebrations. The restaurant comfortably seats 45 in the bar and dining room.
About La Pulperia
Contemporary rustic Latin cuisine restaurant La Pulperia first opened in Hell’s Kitchen in 2014, followed by two addi-tional locations on the Upper East Side and Midtown East. The restaurant is the creation of Victor Medina and Carlos Barroz, who also serves as the Executive Chef. Named after the general stores found throughout South America, La Pulperia offers Barroz’s simple yet refined cuisine from the countries of Latin America
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with contemporary culinary in-fluences from Spain and Italy. With interiors designed by Andres Gomez (Red Rooster, Whitehall, SoCo) La Pulperia draws inspiration from the authentic pulperias of South America, with handcrafted floor tiles from Mexico, reclaimed wood from Brazil on the ceiling and walls, and abundant shelving displaying top shelf liquor, fresh produce, and wine. Each of the three La Pulperia’s hosts their own set of unique events and dining specials, with available private party menus and online delivery additionally being available within the Upper East Side.
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