Brunch

There is nothing better than a Sunday brunch with pals! Brunch is a weekly lady HOLIDAY. It doesn't feel like Sunday without it. It feels deliciously naughty to feel fancy during the day and to indulge in a great meal! Here are my top New York City Brunch places :

1) Norma's : http://www.parkermeridien.com/normas.htm
This is not to be missed. You have to make reservations weeks in advance, but you will never have a better brunch in your life. It's definitely pricey, but again, WORTH the treat. We usually go here for special occasions, birthdays, etc. Plates are huge and PERFECT for sharing... get into the salty with the "Artychoke Benedict with a TRUFFLED porcini mushroom sauce (WHAT??) and the Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes are worth cheating on your diet for... Oh! and if you have $1,000 lying around you can get the Zillion dollar Lobster Frittata. Better yet, if you have 1,000.00 bones (aka : dollars), give it to ME. Do you know how many bottles of wine I could buy with that ?!?!?!?!
This place rocks my face off...

2) Agave : http://agaveny.com/home.html
My friends and I are HUGE fans of a Mexican themed brunch. We all took a trip to Cabo last year and when we feel like reminiscing, we head down to the village for brunch at Agave. Unlimited wine, beer, mimosas, and margaritas! WHAT ? Not to mention STELLAR food and a GREAT atmosphere. Sure beats Chevy's ... not that we didn't all pile in to Chevy's on 42nd St for one occasion. However, now that I found this place, FORGET ABOUT IT!

3) Calle Ocho : www.calleochonyc.com/
8 different kinds of sangria. 4 red, 4 white. You're welcome.
http://www.calleochonyc.com/brunchx.html

4) Clinton Street Bakery : http://www.clintonstreetbaking.com/
The best pancake of your entire life resides here. Yes, you will wait for an hour on the weekends to eat here. Come prepared. (By that I mean, put your name in, buy a couple of their RIDICULOUS scones, and go split a bottle of prosecco at the Chocolate Bar just up the street! It will hold you over and make you a little less grumpy). Tried. Tested. Approved.

5)Sara Beth's : http://www.sarabeth.com/restaurants.asp
This is my ideal brunch spot. Clean, classic, elegant and has the Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc on their wine list. This is the PERFECT brunch wine.

Happy brunching Her LadyMess readers! As I always say, "It's the Lord's Day, now drink his juice!"