Lansing citizens have a new restaurant to get breakfast or lunch: the Brunch House. Located at the corner of Hazel and Pennsylvania, the Brunch House used to be the Home Town Diner. "[The] space was available," says owner Leo Farhat, Jr.
There was not much downtime between the change over: the Home Town Diner closed for good on Dec. 24th and the Brunch House opened for business on Dec. 28th. "I've been here every day since we opened," says Farhat.
There has been no shortage of mouths to feed since the Brunch House opened its doors. Farhat says that business has been "better every week," adding that he has had to hire additional staff.
"[I've] hired four more since opening," he says.
The new hires include an additional cook and more waitresses.
The Brunch House is smoke free and has plenty of seating, allowing for large early morning meetings.
Farhat describes the clientele as "a blend of everybody." Construction workers, lobbyists, doctors—they all frequent the Brunch House.
The restaurant's hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but Farhat wants to start opening at 6:00 a.m. soon, so he can lure in more early morning meetings.
What gives the Brunch House a unique edge over similar restaurants around town is its menu: it not only features standard breakfast and lunch offerings, but Lebanese food as well. Wednesday's special is homemade cabbage rolls, which Farhat helps make. Another favorite is Lebanese style seasoned beef with pine nuts, mixed with scrambled eggs.
The Brunch House is located at 1040 South Pennsylvania Ave.
Source: Leo Farhat, Jr.
Writer:
Daniel J. Hogan
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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