[Photo: Nikki Goldstein] There's little predictable about brunch at Crema. The food is authentically Mexican, but that doesn't make it straightforward or simple. It's rich, layered, and twisted up just a bit—a refreshing change of pace. Julieta Balesteros' chilaquiles... More

[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] There's something different about Mama's Food Shop from the minute you walk in. There's no hostess and no real menu, though the one-man-band behind the counter is more than happy to serve as both. But the... More

"Message to the wise: save space until the end." [Photos: Nikki Goldstein] I rarely opt for prix-fixe brunch options, but Dovetail's is hard to skip. $28 gets you a full-blown three-course meal that would make any family visit or special... More

[Photograph: Nikki Goldstein ] Leave it to a Chesapeake Bay-inspired restaurant to pair Old Bay with smoked salmon for brunch. The combo makes sense, and it's a welcome change from the usual bagel and cream cheese. At Ditch Plains... More

[Photos:Nikki Goldstein] It's primarily a wine bar, but you wouldn't know that if you went to The Tangled Vine for brunch. The menu is sophisticated, unique, and well-rounded, but judging from the nearly-empty dining room this past weekend, the... More

[Photo: Robyn Lee] I had a good feeling about brunch at Northern Spy. With their newly expanded dining room, they're more prepared to meet their demand—-but it doesn't mean the experience can come without a wait. So what's the... More

[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] I'm always conflicted between the urge to order something plain and sweet at brunch—like pancakes or waffles—or something savory that might be a little more creative (or come with a runny yolk). At Scott Conant's Faustina,... More

[Photo: Nikki Goldstein] Go to Alice's Tea Cup for their namesake meal and you'll get a 15-page selection of tea, adequate sandwiches, and excellent scones. Go for brunch, and the experience isn't too different. Sub the tea sammies, add... More

[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] It might be a beer spot by night, but one look at Spitzer's Corner's brunch menu, and it's clear they want to improve upon the average bar food. Take, for instance, the panko-coated crispy eggs and... More

[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] Though their website is still under construction, Kingswood's brunch menu (as seen on Menupages) looks full of promise. But don't believe all that you see: since opening, they've highly simplified their brunch, ridding themselves of their... More