Rise and Shine – Brunch at Banger’s Sausage House in Austin, Texas

Look at those yolks! Yonder Way Farm eggs atop pulled pork and french fries. This is what breakfast looks like at Banger’s in Austin, Texas.

Need Weekend Brunch Plans? The Winchester – Ukrainian Village, Chicago

The Winchester is a cozy spot with comforting cream tones and friendly atmosphere. It feels like a true neighborhood restaurant with service from breakfast through dinner. Weekend brunch being one of the most popular times – here’s what you should be ordering: The good news first: This vegetable poutine will change your life. Yes, it […]

Brunch at Bar Siena – West Loop, Chicago

Two poached eggs with vine ripened tomato, toasted marcona almond and sea salt on this delicious avocado toast from Bar Siena.

Breakfast at The Winchester – Chicago

Poutine is usually served with cheese curds, french fries and some sort of meat gravy but this is the flavor-packed vegetable poutine from The Winchester. Rich mushroom Bolognese, flash-fried potatoes, a sunny egg topped with scallions.

Bread & Wine, Chicago – Breakfast Bánh Mì

¡Buenos Dias! The delicious breakfast bánh mì from Bread & Wine with pork belly, rillettes, kimchi, eggs and hash browns. Fest your eyes:

This Is Where You Need To Go For Brunch! Fat Rice – Logan Square

Brunch at Nico Osteria – Gold Coast

Located in the Thompson Hotel Nico Osteria is a restaurant that pays attention to detail. From the perfectly lit dining room, open kitchen, just rustic enough appeal for an osteria to the beautiful tile floor and great service. Not a surprise as this is a One Off Hospitality Group restaurant (think Avec, Blackbird, Publican, The […]

Brunch at Bread and Wine – Irving Park

With Easter approaching I found Bread and Wine thanks to OpenTable’s Chicago restaurants page featuring openings for Easter brunch. Housed in a former laundromat (with parking in front!) the space is a cozy wood filled room with a bar, chef’s table and small retail space stocked with wine and locally made snacks. Welcomed warmly we […]

Brunch at La Sirena Clandestina – West Loop

La Sirena Clandestina feels cozy yet open with large front windows that allow the morning light to come streaming in. There is not shortage of rustic wood highlighted by brick and teal walls. The stools, netted light fixtures and mermaid artwork give it a retro vibe. I love a classic American breakfast but La Sirena […]

Breakfast in Soho – Jack’s Wife Freda

Jack’s Wife Freda is a cute little spot in Soho on Lafayette Street. We walked by and noticed the charming white and green awning and took a peek inside to find a bright yet cozy space with leather bench seating along the walls and a long communal table in the center. Arriving just at opening […]