What’s On ·Empress Theatre ·Sunday, July 12
Innuendo
French-Inspired Sunday Brunch
Step into the romance of a Parisian café as Innuendo brings an afternoon of French cabaret, café music, and old-world charm to the Empress Marquee Club.
The quartet features Big Lou on accordion, Kit Robberson on viola da gamba, David Golia on guitar, and Bing Nathan on bass. Together they perform French popular songs, romantic waltzes, cabaret favorites, tango, gypsy-jazz influences, and musical treasures from across the Atlantic.
Come for the music and stay for an elevated brunch experience built around a grand three-tiered arrival tower, a choice of French-inspired main entrée, and included specialty beverages.
Automatically included on a grand three-tiered tower at your table upon arrival.
Classic French Madeleines | Light seashell sponge cakes dusted with powdered sugar.
Mini Tarte Tatins | Delicate caramelized upside-down apple tarts.
Gougères au Fromage | Warm, airy savory pastry puffs baked with Gruyère cheese.
Baguette Tartines | Toasted artisan baguette rounds with salted French cream butter and house-made raspberry-rose jam.
Corbeille de Fruits | Seasonal strawberries and sweet champagne grapes tucked throughout the tiers.
Traditional Pain Perdu
Thick-cut buttery brioche French toast soaked in vanilla-orange custard, griddled live, and served with warm Grand Marnier maple syrup. Accompanied by seasonal berries and mint.
The Croque Madame
Toasted country sourdough layered with thick-cut ham and rich white cheese sauce, finished live with a sunny-side-up egg. Served with sliced Lyonnaise potatoes.
Tarte Flambée Quiche
An Alsatian-style savory quiche with flaky crust, crème fraîche egg base, smoky bacon, and caramelized onions. Served with a crisp French green salad and tarragon vinaigrette.
The “Violetta” Truffle Scramble
Soft, creamy eggs scrambled live with herbed goat cheese, fresh chives, and black truffle oil. Served with sliced Lyonnaise potatoes.
The Bistro Beef Tartine
Slow-braised Boeuf Bourguignon with red wine, pearl onions, and mushrooms, served over griddled brioche. Accompanied by sliced Lyonnaise potatoes.
Bistro Pulled Duck Sliders
Tender pulled duck with French herbs and garlic aioli on sweet mini brioche buns. Served with sliced Lyonnaise potatoes.
Classic Salade Niçoise
Crisp greens with premium tuna, hard-boiled eggs, haricots verts, baby potatoes, and Niçoise olives in house-made Dijon vinaigrette. Served with toasted artisan baguette slices.
The “Violetta” Rossini | Crisp Italian Prosecco with sweet summer strawberry purée.
Parisian French Press Coffee | Served with warm heavy cream and sugar cubes.
Premium Hot Tea | A selection of loose-leaf black and herbal teas.
Settle in for three hours of French café and cabaret music while enjoying one of the Marquee Club's most elegant brunch experiences.
Sunday, July 12
Doors 12 PM | Music 1 PM - 4 PM
Empress Marquee Club
330 Virginia Street, Vallejo, California
Make a night of it: dinner first in the Marquee Club, then the show next door, straight through the connecting doors and never outside. Reserve a table