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Elmwood Park's Twisted Elm Vies For Prize In DVlicious Brunch Contest

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. --Whether it’s a special occasion or simply a lazy Sunday, nothing beats the prized weekend ritual known as brunch. Where else, after all, can you pair gooey pastries and towering Benedicts with endless flutes of mimosas?

The Bloody Mary's are a treat in themselves at The Twisted Elm Tavern in Elmwood Park.

The Bloody Mary's are a treat in themselves at The Twisted Elm Tavern in Elmwood Park.

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The Twisted Elm puts its own twist on the usual brunch fare with its Irish Eggs Benedict.

The Twisted Elm puts its own twist on the usual brunch fare with its Irish Eggs Benedict.

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The Twisted Elm Tavern makes two brunch pizzas, one with sausage and eggs (rear, right) and the other with smoked salmon.

The Twisted Elm Tavern makes two brunch pizzas, one with sausage and eggs (rear, right) and the other with smoked salmon.

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The spicy creole shrimp, chirizo and grits that The Twisted Elm Tavern serves will bring a tear to your eye, and clear your sinuses out, too.

The spicy creole shrimp, chirizo and grits that The Twisted Elm Tavern serves will bring a tear to your eye, and clear your sinuses out, too.

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Daily Voice

Poll
Who Has The Best Brunch In Bergen County?
Final Results Voting Closed

Who Has The Best Brunch In Bergen County?

  • Farmhouse Cafe, Cresskill
    15%
  • Mason Jar, Mahwah
    16%
  • Patisserie Florentine, Englewood
    8%
  • Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack
    21%
  • Twisted Elm, Elmwood Park
    39%

Five nominees are in the running for the “DVlicious best in Bergen,” each of which is being profiled this week. What follows are some tasty morsels to chew on, giving you food for thought before you click on your favorite.

Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29th. 

The Twisted Elm Tavern, 435 River Drive, Elmwood Park, (201) 791-3705 

Why Go: Brunch comes with a complimentary cocktail and a basket of the tavern’s own muffins and biscuits. It's also well known for its Irish Eggs Benedict with grilled soda bread, spicy shrimp and grits, and lemon ricotta blintzes. The bad news: the tavern takes a brunch break after its big Father’s Day blowout meaning brunch isn't available again until September.

Worth Waking Up For: Now here’s something you don’t normally see on a brunch menu – pizza! Twisted Elm makes two: one with sausage and egg and the other, with smoked salmon, crème fraiche, capers, and red onions. And for something that’s "healthier,"there’s a “superfood” salad with julienne veggies, roasted peanuts and sesame ginger vinaigrette. Last but not least, the bacon Bloody Mary draws raves, but, hey, doesn't everything go better with bacon?

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 to 2:30 September through June.

Prix Fixe? No. Menu items are individually priced, though you do get a complimentary cocktail with brunch.

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