At
Maharlika on 1st Avenue, the brunch menu is filled with an abundance of meaty Filipino favorites. But the one sweet entree offered is certainly worth considering.
Mango French Toast ($13) features fresh mango tucked between two slices of bread,
almost too custardy at the center.
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We're fans of pancakes and eggs and pastries every year, but we discovered an awful lot of great breakfasts and brunches in 2011. Here are 9 of the highlights.
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They're tall, fluffy pancakes rich with grated coconut and crisp tops and bottoms, warm off the griddle. It's a brunch dish, but plays a role closer to that of a dessert.
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The
savory parmesan toast ($13) on
Olea's brunch menu brought on feelings of disbelief and chagrin: how had I never thought of salty, cheesy French toast before?
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I dig the urban ski chalet vibe of
Lodge; they have great natural light, excellent people watching, and a dependably stellar soundtrack (The Kinks, The Beatles, and Frank Sinatra all got airtime on my most recent visit). I also like their brunch dishes, which are classic enough to be comfort food but suggest a thoughtfulness in both selection and execution. Their
two-for-one bloody mary and mimosa special ($7) doesn't hurt either.
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The
Heights Cafe is a pleasant brunch spot, worth visiting as much for its proximity to the Brooklyn waterfront as for its simple, satisfying fare. Their menu aims to go beyond the standard bacon-and-eggs dishes as well, with creative touches meant to liven up classic dishes.
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Omelets are rarely the most exciting thing on a brunch menu, but at
Applewood in Park Slope, they might be. The menu changes often, but on a recent visit, the options included a vegetable omelet forgoing the usual suspects in favor of eggplant, roasted cherry tomatoes, and rainbow chard ($12); one with seared day boat scallops ($15); and one with
pork, kale, and roasted garlic ($14).
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With entrees ranging from $12-$15 and sides in the $6 neighborhood, brunch at Maialino isn't cheap, exactly. Considering that we had no wait, friendly, helpful service and seriously delicious food, Maialino's got one of the best brunches in town.
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I'm a sucker for classy restaurants doing indulgent food well, which is why I loved the
Hangtown Fry ($14) at
Stone Park Café.
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Danny Meyer's
Union Square Cafe has served seasonally-inspired food near New York's biggest Greenmarket for more than 25 years. But this Saturday, they're rolling out the restaurant's very first brunch menu, which will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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