Weekend brunch returns to Restaurant Progress in Phoenix’s Melrose District this Saturday – with a sweet upgrade.
Chef-owner TJ Culp, a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest, is reviving the tradition that disappeared during the pandemic. He’s joined by his wife, Crystal Culp (formerly Kass), the two-time James Beard finalist whose desserts made Valentine a must-visit.
TJ will handle the savory side: the signature soft scramble with sourdough and house-made jam, steak and eggs with cognac peppercorn sauce, and eggs your way.
Crystal brings croissants, pain au chocolat, and playful creations like a churro croissant and a hibiscus-sugar morning bun, plus a full dessert menu. Yes, before noon.
Expect counter service, approachable prices, Moxie Coffee, Bloody Mary and mimosa riffs, and low-intervention wines.
Brunch runs 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
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