No matter how much you stuffed yourself silly during the holidays, there’s always room for brunch—and all of its accoutrements.
Boxing Room, San Francisco
Whether on the East Coast or the West, I always gotta get my short stack on.
Blueberry pancakes; Polkers, San Francisco
It’s a beautiful morning.
Oats with flax seed, milk, and maple syrup; La Boulange, San Francisco
Comfort food, defined.
Masa cakes, house-made chorizo, black beans, and poached eggs from The Brooklyn Star in Williamsburg. Quite possibly the heartiest brunch menu I have ever encountered, from original Momofuku chef Joaquin Baca.
What I consider to be the best pancakes in New York. Happy weekend brunching!
Ricotta Pancakes with honeycomb butter, blueberries, strawberries & pure maple syrup. Five Leaves; Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Cancelled flights mean I get to eat waffles for breakfast—with no guilt—for as long as I want.
Cafe Royal; Greenpoint, Brooklyn
My stomach has risen.
Stuffed French Toast with sweet cream cheese, vanilla crumbs, strawberries, and whipped cream from Schloegel’s in the UP.
After waiting in line for two hours, Mama’s French Toast Sampler was mine.
Cranberry-Orange Walnut, Banana Walnut and Swedish Cinnamon. Impossible to pick a favorite, very possible to scrape the plate clean.
gregpaul asked: If you're looking for some great brunch places besides Lokal (which i find a bit on the pricey side) near that area you should try Matchless Bar! Their brunch menu isn't quite as fancy but the food they have is excellent and the service is outstanding. Try their biscuits and gravy!
Thanks Greg! Matchless is a long time fave of mine for boozing; glad to know they have a respectable brunch…and that mac ‘n cheese and french toast are both represented.
Got any more recommendations for me? Need one yourself? Ask away!
First brunch as a Brooklynite. Lokal, 12/4/2011
This year turned out to be a time of change for me. After five years at Fodor’s Travel (my first job out of college and the same one I’ve had the entire time I’ve lived in New York), I’m now pursuing a very exciting career at Google. And after five years in Manhattan, the last three and a half of which were spent in my beloved downtown apartment, I’ve decamped for my first “own place” in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Here’s to many more exhilarating changes in 2012. And lots of champagne brunches to celebrate them at.
