Now a brunch menu staple, eggs Benedict actually dates back to 1894, when it was created by New York City’s Waldorf Hotel. The story pegs the dish to a Wall Street broker with the last name of Benedict who was in need of a hangover cure.
Fast-forward to the 21st century and classic eggs Benedict—two poached eggs perched on Canadian bacon or ham on a toasted English muffin and covered with hollandaise sauce—has practically turned into a brunch cliche. To take the dish out of that comfort zone, some chefs are riffing on the classic, creating variations that rock the norm. Take a look at five restaurants that are spinning eggs Benedict in new directions.