For southerners craving winter, the wait is over! Ruby Slipper, the beloved café known for its creative twist on brunch and cocktails, is embracing the most wonderful time of the year with a new Winter Wonderland Menu complete with tasty, festive new bites and beverages.
Beginning Nov. 6, all Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine locations will offer winter-inspired dishes, sure to sleigh guests’ brunch cravings:
- Croque Madame Benedict ($16.50) — Coffee-glazed, applewood-smoked ham over crispy brioche French toast topped with two poached eggs, Mornay sauce and Swiss crisps
- Mint Chocolate Beignets ($7.25) — New Orleans-style beignets topped with mint cheesecake filling, Andes™ chocolate ganache, whipped cream and Andes™ chocolate mints
- Gingerbread Eggnog Pancakes ($12) — Spiced sweet cream batter, eggnog pudding pancakes topped with whipped cream and crystallized macerated cranberries
Add applewood-smoked bacon for $2
To add to the festivities, Ruby’s new chilly beverages will also be available across all locations for a flavor-packed, sugary sip that will bring good tidings to all:
- Spiked Sugar Cookie Cold Brew ($9) — Frïs vodka, Di Amore amaretto, cold brew coffee and housemade sugar cookie cream, topped with whipped cream and red sanding sugar
- Sugar Cookie Latte ($6) — A mocktail crafted with French Truck espresso and housemade sugar cookie cream, topped with whipped cream and red sanding sugar
To make the season even brighter, the iconic brand is also launching a special holiday gift card promotion. Now through Dec. 31, guests who purchase $50 in gift cards will receive a $10 bonus card — perfect for gifting to friends, family or even saving for a post-holiday brunch treat! Gift cards can be purchased at any Ruby Slipper or Ruby Sunshine location and the bonus cards can be redeemed from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2025. This limited-time offer is a great way to spread holiday cheer and share the taste of New Orleans.
“Our new winter menu is inspired by the festive flavors of the holiday season and is meant to reflect all the love this time of year brings. I’d say the star of the show is the Croque Madame Benedict,” said Culinary Ops Partner Marla Chua. “For customers seeking unique flavors this winter — these exclusive dishes and drinks are the perfect way to enjoy our signature New Orleans-inspired cuisine with a holly jolly twist.”
Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group thrives in the business of brunch and hospitality, specializing in creative foods and cocktails that infuse the spirit and soul of the Big Easy into every boozy brunch, all day, every day. Ruby Slipper also offers a plethora of catering options for guests wanting to bring brunch to their doorstep for an event, whether that be an office party, holiday party, baby shower, birthday, or any excuse to meet with loved ones. Guests can book private/group dining or simply cater and celebrate stress-free without the hassle of cooking.
“Our Krewe will jump at any opportunity to combine our classic New Orleans cuisine with frosty, innovative seasonal spins,” added CEO Elizabeth McGee. “This winter, Ruby’s decadent flavors will delight and bring holiday cheer to any guest we brunch with!”
For brunch diners on a budget or simply craving more boozy brunch deals, Ruby Sunshine will also continue its $10 Daily Specials*:
- Monday: Junior Smashburger garnished with bacon-onion jam, red onion, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a buttery brioche bun, served with fries
- Two Taco Tuesday: Choice of two slow-cooked apple-braised Creole cochon tacos or two spicy chorizo breakfast tacos, served with fries
- Wednesday: Junior Ruby fried chicken sandwich made with crispy fried chicken, housemade roasted red pepper aioli, pickles and a buttery brioche bun, served with fries
- Thursday: Junior sweet heat chicken made with fresh strawberries and Mike’s Hot Honey glazed over french toast bites
- Friday: Fried catfish sandwich with remoulade and Creole slaw on a buttery brioche bun, served with fries
For over 16 years, Ruby Slipper has spread its original New Orleans fare across the South, with locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. To learn more or find a nearby restaurant, visit rubybrunch.com.
*Only available at the following locations: Birmingham — Brook Highland and Homewood, Charleston— Downtown and West Ashley, Charlotte — South End, Ballantyne and Columbia.
