I have often raved about Neroli, the amazing Italian restaurant and market in Westwood, and have made special mention when my favorite band- The Winiker Brothers – are in town to play there.

Well big news on both fronts- Neroli has recently expanded their offerings to include brunch on Saturdays and guess who is booked to entertain April 27 with seatings at 11-12:30 and 12:30-2 (with special guest, our friend and colleague Dan Rea)?

As the house band at such legendary houses as The Last Hurrah at the historic Parker House Hotel and over a quarter-century of wonderful weekend at Skipjack’s in Boston’s Back Bay, the Winikers know how to keep a brunch lively.

But when you consider that Neroli already has one of the best and most authentic Italian menus around, any weekend will surely be enhanced by a visit.

The new weekend menu is being served from 11-3 and features a brunch board with smoked salmon, sliced avocado, crisp bacon, and freshly-boiled eggs to cinnamon rolls with homemade limioncello icing to lobster rolls to an entire menu of freshly-pressed panini and an Italian Benedict that features poached eggs on Parma prosciutto and toasted foacaccia, as well as their famed arancini, gnocchi Bolognese, and signature parms (eggplant, chicken, or veal). To wash it down, Neroli offers their amazing Spritz tower featuring Santa Marina Prosecco, as well as a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, sangrias by the pitcher and mimosas by the bucket-full. For those who found parking nearby, they also offer non-alcoholic treats like the Moji-No and a range of sweet and smooth lattes and other delights.

No matter what you order or when you come, brunch at Neroli will surely be a new fave for you, especially if you appreciate great food and amazing music.

I hope to see you April 27 and encourage you to enjoy Neroli whenever you can.