“Nothing makes you forget late nights and hangovers quite like a New York brunch.”
Too late for breakfast and too early for lunch? Clearly it’s time for brunch — the only time of the day where it’s considered OK to mix waffles with chicken and egg with your vodka.
The pick-me-up brunch
Balthazar
Regardless of anything else, the fact they thought of a hangover drinks list makes Balthazar a winner. Try a Champagne Pick me up (champagne, orange juice, grenadine) with your runny eggs “cocotte” and soldiers. Patisserie section with home made donuts, croissants and brioche.
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The comfort brunch
Pies ’n’ Thighs
Forget calorie counts and tuck in to the crispy fried chicken and waffles or the smoked pork hash and eggs. For the sweet-toothed, the donuts (sprinkled in cinnamon and sugar, natch) and peanut butter pie are heavenly.
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The, er, late night brunch
Bubby’s Pie Company
Bubby is grandma in Yiddish. Regulars may or may not know this, but they do know about the Midnight brunch (until 7 a.m.) meaning they can have apple pie or a stack of sautéed walnut and banana pancakes way past ‘civilized’ hours. The spicy Bloody Mary will perk you up, morning or night.
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The classic brunch
EGG
Southern style easy come, easy go atmosphere. Folk music accompanies your “Rothko” eggs. The thick slice of brioche is punctuated in the centre making space for a sunny side up egg sprinkled in Grafton cheddar. Brunch is served until 3 p.m., by which time you could be tempted by the Carolina Kale or fried oyster sandwich featured on the lunch menu.
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The liquid brunch
Schillers Liquor Bar
Bleary-eyed brunchers appear super cool and in no way grubby in their faded creased clothing. The antique subway tiles and faux mirrors bring the bohemian vibe up a notch. Once seated, order a dark chocolate Russian cocktail with alcoholic egg cream followed by a sour cream and hazelnut waffle.
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