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SoWe Debuts Brunch


Mother’s Day on Sunday and University of Pennsylvania’s graduation ceremonies on Monday means that if you haven’t already booked a table for brunch this weekend to celebrate either, you’re most likely screwed. But don’t give up just yet, because SoWe, the neighborhood gastropub-y restaurant and bar that recently opened in the former home of Divan Turkish Kitchen at 22nd and Carpenter streets is debuting weekend brunch service on Saturday at 10 a.m. And since hardly anyone knows about it, there’s still a good chance that you can score a reservation. Menu highlights include house-cured lox with sliced red onion, cucumbers, caper aioli, toasted bagel, brunch potatoes; crab cake eggs benedict with poached eggs over fried green tomatoes, creole remoulade, and brunch potatoes; and steak and eggs with grilled pub steak, chimichurri, two eggs, brunch potatoes, and toast. Keep reading to see the full menu.

$7 - Cinnamon Beignets - brown butter caramel, crumbled bacon (can be Vege)

$8 - Buttermilk Pancakes - fresh fruit, streusel, powdered sugar (Vege)

$3.5 - Yogurt Parfait- vanilla bean yogurt, granola, fresh fruit and berries.

$8 - Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast - orange-vanilla bean cream cheese, berries, graham cracker crumbs, powered sugar (Vege)

$10 - Croque Madame - open face, brioche bread, ham, Gruyere, tarragon béchamel, fried egg, mixed greens

$9 - Vegetable Hash - mushrooms, artichokes, potatoes, onion, herbs, two eggs, toast (Vege-can be Vegan)

$14 - Crab Cake Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs served over fried green tomatoes, creole remoulade, brunch potatoes

$9 - Two Eggs Any Style - with choice of meat, toast, brunch potatoes

$13 - House Cured Lox Plate - sliced red onion, cucumbers, caper aioli, toasted bagel, brunch potatoes

$10 - Bacon, Charred Onion and Gruyere Omelet - toast, brunch potatoes

$18 - Steak and Eggs - 8 oz. grilled pub steak, chimichurri, 2 eggs, brunch potatoes, toast


$8.5 - Golden Beet and Haricots Verts Mixed Greens- baby greens, toasted hazelnuts, tarragon vinaigrette, Asiago (Vege, can be Vegan)

$16 - Grilled Seafood Caesar - grilled shrimp, marinated crab, roasted garlic dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan

$10 - Chopped Salad - romaine, kalamata olives, crispy chickpeas, hard boiled egg, haricots verts, artichoke hearts, cucumber, radishes, red onion, tomato, herbs, creamy honey lime dressing, asiago (Vege)

$9.5- Baby Iceberg Wedge -Applewood bacon, tomato, Maytag blue cheese, aged balsamic


All sandwiches are served with a dill pickle and hand cut fries with Tabasco mayo

$11 - SoWe Burger - half-pound Angus burger, fried peppers and onions, sharp cheddar, bacon, horseradish mayo, brioche bun

$10 - Seared Seitan and Wild Mushroom - wilted spinach,asiago, rustic loaf

$8.5 - Grilled Cheese - fontina, sharp cheddar, apple, bacon, sourdough

$13 - Crab Cake Sliders - brioche bun, butter leaf, caper aioli

$10 - Chicken Paillard - seared chicken breast, roasted peppers, fontina, arugula, whole grain mustard, rustic loaf

$11 - Pork Belly Pastrami - slow roasted and then crisped, chipotle Russian dressing, coleslaw, marble rye


$4 - Meats - bacon, applewood bacon, ham, sausage, veggie sausage

$1 - Toast - varieties to come

$2 - Bagel and cream cheese

$3 - Eggs (2) any style

$4 - Brunch Potatoes

SoWe Debuts Brunch