On Saturday, however, the focus will be on drinks, food, fun and entertainment, as guests enjoy interactions with host, performer Orusha San Miguel.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWhen we built our restaurant, we wanted to be more than just a place to eat and drink, we almost wanted to use it as a platform for community outreach, for helping local nonprofits, Crew Health being one of them,\u201d Moderne chef\/owner Michael Nguyen told the Orlando Sentinel. \u201cWe have a close connection \u2026 they\u2019re one of the first we partnered with.\u201d<\/p>\n Particularly meaningful is the staff involvement, he says. Many of them are members of the LGBTQ community.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving them to lead this menu and help create things with these local organizations is just a beautiful thing.\u201d<\/p>\n A portion of the special roster\u2019s proceeds will go toward Crew Health\u2019s mission, though the deliciousness will be for guests to enjoy. Open since late 2022, The Moderne has hosted its first brunch, and the team is having fun with it.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think there are many Asian brunch spots in Orlando, let alone anybody doing a Hong Kong-style French toast,\u201d says Nguyen of this deep-fried milk bread sandwich.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s stacked together with black sesame and peanut butters with an almond crust.\u201d<\/p>\n A drizzle of condensed milk ups the decadence factor alongside the creative sips The Moderne is known for, plus drinks crafted specifically for Pride.<\/p>\n Pride month brings colorful cocktails to Disney Springs and Kings<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve always played around with the idea of brunch, but because Crew Health wanted to do a brunch event, it sort of pushed it over the line, and who knows? Maybe we\u2019ll do more of these.\u201d<\/p>\n In the meantime, make your reservation on OpenTable.com or opt for a walk-up. There\u2019s space, but you may have to wait. Patio seating is first-come, first-served, as well.<\/p>\n The 2025 menu, Nguyen says, was a record-breaker and raised significant funds. They\u2019re hoping this year\u2019s roster represents an opportunity to give back even more.<\/p>\n \u201cOur bartenders were invited to push boundaries and craft cocktails that are as bold and unapologetic as the community they honor,\u201d says Matthew Taylor, PR and social media manager for The Moderne.<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is to create something beautiful while making a significant contribution to local organizations. Pride at The Moderne isn\u2019t just a menu. It\u2019s a statement.\u201d<\/p>\n Find me on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or Instagram\u00a0@amydroo<\/a>\u00a0or on the OSFoodie Instagram account\u00a0@orlando.foodie<\/a>. Email:\u00a0amthompson@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>, For more foodie fun, join the\u00a0Let\u2019s Eat, Orlando Facebook group<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TOS-L-moderne-pride-brunch-2026-01.jpg\")
The Daddy Chill cocktail is a special, limited-run Pride sip for The Moderne’s upcoming brunch. (Courtesy Matthew Taylor)<\/p>\n![\"Wanna](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TOS-L-moderne-pride-brunch-2026-02.jpg\")
Wanna have brunch with your “Gym Crush?” The Moderne put them on the menu with this symbolically named craft cocktail. (Courtesy Matthew Taylor)<\/p>\n