Well, if you haven’t heard, former Top Chef contestant Radhika Desai has joined the Midwestern legion in the grand exodus of those who throw their hands up, say “Fuck this shit!” and move to New York in search of a better life or something.

Anyway, Between Boutique Café & Lounge fans can hold back their tears as there are no plans for the restaurant to depart in tow with the owner. Executive Chef Noah Sandoval, formerly of Verbena in Richmond, will be taking over the kitchen with the launch of (say this really fast, like, 20 times in a row) Back-to-Basics Sunday Brunch at Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge.

What’s in store? Don’t drool on your computer.

· Duck Confit Eggs Benedict | duck confit, toasted english muffin, poached eggs, grilled asparagus, tarragon hollandaise

· Biscuits and Gravy | buttermilk biscuits, spicy sausage gravy, poached eggs

· Grilled Vegetable Sandwich | grilled squash, zucchini, red onion, arugula, tomato confit, truffle mayonnaise, wheat bread

· Steak and Eggs | petit filet, grilled asparagus, lump crab, poached eggs, tarragon hollandaise

· BLT | smoked bacon, arugula, tomato confit, avocado mayonnaise, texas toast

· French Toast | brown sugar Texas toast, cinnamon maple syrup, vanilla whipped cream

· Ginger Pancakes | ginger pancakes, apple compote, cinnamon maple syrup

· Fresh Fruit Crepes | sweet vanilla crepes, fresh fruit, lavender cream

· Apple Bread Pudding | apples, lemon mascarpone, caramel

Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge is located at 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park. Reservations are accepted. For additional information, please call 773.292.0585 or visit www.betweenchicago.com.

— Carly Fisher