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Looking for the Perfect Place to Bring Your Sweetheart? Check Out Deerfield’s Incredible Valentines Day Brunch

Posted on January 29, 2016 by SEO Team

valentines Day Brunch Deerfield is widely known as Delaware’s premier public golf course, but fairways and greens don’t even scratch the surface of everything we have to offer. At Deerfield, we strive to provide your entire family with the best experience possible each time you come, but there is one day each year that is reserved for you and that special someone in your life.

The chances of getting two holes-in-one in a single round are approximately 67 million to 1, but the chances of finding the perfect person to spend the rest of your life with are almost incalculable. Every year, we celebrate these once-in-a-lifetime romances with our Valentines Day Brunch. This year, Valentines Day happens to fall on Sunday, Feb. 14, which means you and your sweetheart can enjoy the best Sunday brunch buffet in Delaware to commemorate another wonderful year together.

Since Valentines Day is on a Sunday in 2016, we wanted to go a step further to make sure you and your significant other can get the full Deerfield experience throughout the entire weekend. This year, Feb. 13 is reserved for couples only. We’ll be hosting an intimate evening featuring live music and delectable delicacies to start your Valentines Day weekend the right way.

Here’s a quick overview of our upcoming Valentines Day Brunch, and why there are no other Sunday brunch ideas in Delaware that can quite compare to Deerfield:

Create memories to last a lifetime
Brunch began long ago in England, taking nearly 30 years to catch on in the United States. Since adopting brunch, it’s become a time to bring family together and enjoy the company of loved ones. The beauty of brunch is that you get to experience different types of delicious food in one sitting instead of waiting for lunch and dinner. In a recent survey, about 67% of respondents stated that ethnic-inspired breakfast and brunch items (e.g. Asian-flavored syrups, Chorizo scrambled eggs, coconut milk pancakes) was a “hot trend” for restaurant menus in 2015. In 2016, Deerfield is taking these trends to a whole new level, and you will cherish your Valentines Day Brunch for decades to come.

Romantic Valentines Dinner: Saturday, Feb. 13
From 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 13, you and your soulmate will begin the night with a champagne toast before being whisked away into a dreamland of culinary perfection. Our select raw bar will feature jumbo shrimp cocktail, lump crab shooters, and raw oysters. Check out the salad and soup station with mouth-watering lobster bisque and Caesar salad. For your entree, mix-and-match options from our seafood and carving stations. Green tea poached sea bass with ginger vinaigrette and roasted rack of lamb with mint chimi churri are two of our favorite offerings. Then, cap the night off by feeding your sweetheart some strawberry shortcake or petit fours. Live music will be playing all night to enhance the mood. You can even have one dozen beautiful red roses delivered to your date tableside.

Deerfield’s Valentines Day Brunch: Sunday, Feb. 14
Commonly regarded as the best brunch in all of Delaware, there is no better way to spend your Valentines Day than by bringing the family to Deerfield’s Valentines Day Brunch. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., your family will spend Valentines Day feasting on over 111-feet of “brunchy goodness.” As an added bonus, children ages four through 12 are just $9.95, and kids ages three and younger are free. You and your sweetheart can relax with a cool Bloody Mary or Mimosa while the kids enjoy milk, juice, and more. Made-to-order omelets, meat carvery, seafood, poultry, pasta, and dessert are all waiting for you on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Deerfield’s highly-anticipated Valentines Day Brunch. Trust us — you won’t want to miss this special day at Deerfield.

Your loved one deserves something truly spectacular for Valentines Day this year. Why not give them an entire weekend of love and affection with Deerfield’s Romantic Valentines Dinner and Valentines Day Brunch? Call today for reservations and make this Valentines Day an event to remember.

Brunches With Santa Are Back! Remember To Make Reservations Before Its Too Late

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Deerfield GolfClub

Talk to the pros, and they’ll tell you that the odds of hitting two holes-in-one the next time you play golf are 67 million to one, against. Talk to the brunch pros, on the other hand, and they’ll tell you the odds of enjoying brunch are, well, pretty darn great.

That’s because in these politically charged times there are still a few things that can bring us together as a nation. And one of those things is a festive holiday brunch.

The Best Brunch Wilmington Delaware Has Ever Tasted…
We don’t just pride ourselves on having world class golf club events, we’re also proud to offer the best brunch in Wilmington DE that anyone has ever tasted; the brunch people of all ages drool thinking about all year long. And already we’re gearing up for one of our favorite annual traditions — Brunch With Santa Claus!

Brunch began in England, and sadly it took about 30 years for it to catch on here in the U.S. But once it caught on it quickly became a favorite tradition. Whether you like all-American breakfast classics like pancakes, omelettes, and bacon, or the ethnic-inspired breakfast fare that became a major trend on restaurant menus in 2015 (things like chorizo scrambled eggs or coconut milk flapjacks), brunch truly does have something for everyone.

Best of all, more and more golf associations like ours are now offering festive holiday brunches. New Year’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving brunch, and brunches with Santa are a few family favorites, but we never miss an opportunity to host another festive holiday brunch.

Not only is it a perfect excuse to gather with your family and tuck into all your favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desert dishes; it’s also a fun family tradition. So if you’re looking to make new holiday memories and start a new Christmas tradition, then RSVP your seat at the table for a Brunch With Santa near you!

It feels good to be named as the best brunch in Wilmington Delaware, but it feels even better to be a part of our neighbor’s family traditions. Just remember, no matter where you live or which holidays you celebrate, these yuletide celebrations tend to get booked fast. So if you want to find a brunch restaurant for the holidays, make sure to get your reservation in as soon as you hear that first Christmas song play on the radio.

It’s Almost Time! Brunches With Santa Claus Are Back Christmas 2015

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Deerfield GolfClub

The English language is notoriously hard to learn. Not only is the grammar nonsensical, but pronunciations are totally random. But there’s really one special trait that sets American English apart from the rest: we have more words, by far, than any other language.

Brunch. Christmas. Buffet. Santa Claus.

There might be happier words in the English language, but probably not very many. And when you combine them, the result is one of the most wonderful phrases of the year — Brunch With Santa Claus!

Yes, it’s almost that time of year, when two beloved American traditions are magically combined for one glorious event. On special Sundays in December, the all you can eat Sunday brunch buffet is combined with jolly old St. Nick, fused together with the magical adhesive properties of good ol’ fashioned American Holiday spirit. Moms and dads can indulge in the amazing buffet, while kids can indulge in the holiday excitement by meeting Santa.

Brunches were imported to the American cultural tradition from England almost 100 years ago, but it’s only in recent years that brunch has become a staple of American traditions. Brides now spend an average of $457 for morning after wedding brunch buffets. That’s not much compared to the average $28,385 wedding budget, but it is a lot for breakfast (even if you are getting breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the price of one). Meanwhile, Holiday brunches have become part of Easter, Mother’s Day, and even Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Coming Soon: Brunch With Santa Claus!

So this Christmas, discover the culinary magic of brunches with Santa. Combine your love of brunch with your love of the Christmas spirit. Treat yourself to all your favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert items in one fantastic meal. Your whole family will love it, because the best Sunday brunch buffets have a little (or a lot) of something for everyone. Kids menu items feature all your young one’s favorites, while adults have been known to get lost at the dessert station on their way to the carved meat station.

And did we mention Santa Claus will be there? For Christmas 2015, come discover why Brunch with Santa is fast becoming an annual holiday tradition for Americans of all ages.

Three Tips and Ideas for Your Day After Wedding Brunch

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Deerfield GolfClub

Brunch is one of the trendiest meals there are right now — people come out in droves every Sunday for mimosas and waffles. Brunch actually started across the pond in England, and took about 30 years to catch on in the U.S. Brunches have been a part of wedding celebrations for some time. Most couples choose to hold a brunch the day after the wedding, since it’s the perfect chance to gather in a smaller setting with close friends and family without all of the distractions that come with the ceremony and reception. Here are a few tips and ideas for throwing a day after wedding brunch.

1. Plan an interesting menu
Having a brunch is great, but chances are your guests have attended at least a handful of them. The best thing about a brunch — besides a relaxing atmosphere and the company of course — is the menu, and here’s your chance to really wow your guests with something interesting. In a survey, 67% of respondents said that ethnic-inspired brunch dishes and items like chorizo scrambled eggs, coconut milk pancakes, and Asian-flavored syrups are a hot trend in 2015.

2. Definitely send an invitation
One essential tip for having a day after wedding brunch is to send invitations. Since it’s a much more laid back affair than the wedding ceremony and reception, some couples don’t find it necessary to send a separate invitation, but you definitely should. This way, you’ll be able to get a pretty accurate count of the number of people who are planning to attend. Even if you’re having a brunch buffet style, you’ll need to let your caterer know roughly how many people you’re going to feed, so drop the brunch invite in with the formal wedding invitation.

3. Keep things light
Some couples feel pressured to deliver another impressive event after their wedding and reception, but you don’t really have to go all out for a brunch. In fact, the average couple spends significantly less money on their brunch than they do on rehearsal dinners. In 2013, couples spent an average of $1,184 on their rehearsal dinners but only an average of $457 on their after-wedding brunch. The brunch should be about thanking your guests and spending time with them.

Do you have any tips or tricks for throwing a day after wedding brunch? Feel free to share them with us!

Three Things You Can’t Have a Brunch Without

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Deerfield GolfClub

Putting together an event for family and friends can seem like a daunting affair — especially when there’s food involved. The guest list, the menu, the space, and all of the other details can loom over you, causing stress and anxiety over something that should just be fun. This is one of the reasons that a brunch is such a popular event. It’s a pretty laid-back way to get a group together for a meal and event, but that doesn’t mean that every brunch will go off without a hitch. The details of the brunch will be up to you, but here are three things you absolutely cannot throw a brunch without.

CocktailsCocktails are a staple of any brunch event. The three most popular daytime drinks are mimosas (which are made of champagne and citrus juice — usually orange), bellinis (which are made from champagne and peach puree), and Bloody Marys, which are tomato juice and vodka based concoctions. Just because the event is in the morning does not mean that cocktails aren’t allowed (unless you’d prefer a dry party). Bloody Marys are probably the most famous. Though its exact origins are unknown, some say it was invented by a Parisian barman in 1921.
A Buffet-Style MenuNot every brunch actually requires a buffet, but it’s going to make things go a lot easier. By serving a brunch buffet, you don’t have to worry about having to plate individual dishes or cook per everyone’s different requests. Brunch dishes are actually pretty easy to serve buffet style, like scrambled eggs, or a waffle bar, or a selection of hot meats. A brunch buffet is also a better way to get guests to interact with their food and have a more dynamic dining experience.
An OccasionThe last thing you absolutely have to have to throw a brunch is an occasion. Sure, you could have a brunch for no reason, but that doesn’t really lend itself well to having an eventful and interesting party. This doesn’t mean it has to be a once in a lifetime event — though wedding brunches are growing in popularity, some choose to have a brunch instead of an office or holiday party. Sunday brunch is pretty common, so to set your party apart, choose a holiday or some milestone to celebrate.

Do you have any other tips or ideas for having a brunch? Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below.

Four Essential Bits of Bridal Brunch Etiquette

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Deerfield GolfClub

One of the best things about weddings is that there are a number of associated celebratory functions outside of the actual ceremony and reception. One of these is a bridal brunch, which basically serves as an opportunity for the bride to thank her bridesmaids or for the bridesmaids to throw for the bride in celebration of the wedding. These types of events are typically much less formal and are a way to relax from the hectic bustle of wedding preparations. Like any wedding-related gathering, etiquette dictates what is and isn’t appropriate to do. Here are four bridal brunch etiquette tips.

The Guest List
When it comes to the guest list, traditionally the bridal brunch is only attended by the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids. In some cases a bride may want to include her mother, future mother-in-law, or other women in the wedding, but that depends mostly on preference. Typically, bridal brunches are a “no boys allowed” affair, but these days it is perfectly acceptable to invite whatever friends or family are close to the bride, regardless of their gender.

The Invitations
Since the bridal brunch isn’t as formal as other wedding events, invitations here don’t necessarily need to be very formal. A bride may choose to send formal invitations through the mail, but this is really just a matter of preference. Whoever is hosting the event could opt to send something as simple as an email to announce the event.

The Brunch
One of the benefits of throwing wedding brunches is that they are a much more relaxed and informal way of celebrating while still maintaining the excitement and doing something special. Brunch dishes are usually light and fall somewhere, of course, between breakfast and lunch. Brunch buffets usually include pastries like muffins, croissants, and bagels, fruits, vegetables, egg dishes, and selections of meats.

Gifts
If the bride is hosting the bridal brunch, it presents the perfect opportunity for her to distribute the bridesmaids gifts. These, of course, are usually tokens of the bride’s appreciation for her bridesmaids. If the bride so chooses, a brunch is a good opportunity to present gifts to her mother and her future mother-in-law. In some cases, the wedding party may present a gift to the bride, but this is not traditionally expected since the bridesmaids have already paid for their dresses and wedding and shower gifts.

As with any part of a wedding, these customs and guidelines do not have to be followed precisely. A bride and groom might opt to throw an after wedding brunch or casual Sunday brunch to thank all of their guests for coming to the wedding.

Four Things You Can Expect When You Have Brunch With Santa

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Deerfield GolfClub

The holidays are a time for family gatherings, events, and meals, and having brunch with Santa combines all three of them. These events usually coincide with a venue’s typical Sunday brunch buffet or are scheduled as a special holiday event. Though brunches with Santa may vary from venue to venue, here are a few things you can expect from the experience.

1. The Santa Experience
Since Santa, of course, will be attending the brunch, you can expect to get that quintessential visit with Santa experience. He’ll be there, decked out in his red suit ready to hand out candy and hear all about the kids’ Christmas wish lists. There are also usually pictures with Santa and any of his elves — if they aren’t too busy building toys of course.

2. A Holiday-Themed Atmosphere
Another thing you can expect from having brunch with Santa is a holiday-themed atmosphere. It’s not uncommon for the brunch venue to decorate for the holidays, complete with a tree, lights, and other festive decor. Brunch dishes and drinks might also have a holiday theme, and some venues play traditional Christmas music to complete the experience.

3. A Family-Friendly Buffet Menu
What’s probably most appealing about brunch to begin with is the menu, but for brunches with Santa you’ll be sure to find something for the whole family. Half breakfast, half lunch, brunches typically feature traditional breakfast dishes like eggs and bacon, but also have lunch favorites like hamburgers. Since these events are usually centered around the kids, you’ll find kid-friendly dishes like macaroni and cheese as well as items for the adults like raw seafood and cocktails.

4. To Give Back
The holidays are a time for giving, and not just to those you know. Another thing you can expect from having brunch with Santa is the opportunity to give back in the holiday spirit. Many brunch venues run some sort of drive for charity. In some cases it might be a toy drive to benefit a cause like Toys for Tots or a non-perishable food drive for a local food pantry.

Since these events usually take place on select Sundays in December, it’s worth calling ahead to the venue to make a reservation to ensure that your family gets a place at the table.

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