Pictured: Beneva Fruitville.

Bijou Garden Café, an iconic downtown restaurant offering fine dining with an intimate and inviting ambiance in the heart of Sarasota’s theatre and arts district since 1986, has announced a new series of recurring monthly events called Bijou’s Broadway Brunch. Bijou’s Broadway Brunch will debut with Broadway Brunch with Beneva on Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch will star popular drag performer Berry Ayers as Beneva Fruitville singing song selections from Broadway, cabaret and movies, accompanying herself at the piano. Ayers has performed on numerous Sarasota stages and has a professional stage career including Off-Broadway, national tours and regional theater credits throughout the country. Guests will be able to order from a special menu prepared by co-owner and executive chef Christopher Covelli and his culinary team. The menu will feature freshly baked quiche, eggs Benedict, salads and lunch fare.

“Beneva is the perfect person to kick off this Broadway Brunch series,” said Sharon Carole, co-owner of Bijou Garden Café. “June is Pride Month and we want to celebrate our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.” The restaurant is currently accepting reservations for Broadway Brunch with Beneva. To make a reservation, visit BijouGardenCafe.com or call 941-366-8111.

Pictured: Beneva Fruitville.

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