{"id":44787,"date":"2023-03-21T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=44787"},"modified":"2024-12-15T03:38:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T06:38:55","slug":"best-cities-brunch-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-brunch-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"2023\u2019s Best Cities for Brunch Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where in the U.S. can you get top-tier brunch with bottomless mimosas?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve got you covered with 2023&#8217;s Best Cities for Brunch Lovers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark National Brunch Month in April, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on five categories broken down into eight metrics. We looked at brunch deals, brunch clubs, and brunch vendor quality to name a few.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dig into our ranking and discover where to get the best brunch below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-brunch-lovers\/#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings + Infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#top-5\">Top 5 Close Up<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Food for Thought: Key Insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"rankings\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City Rankings + Infographic<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"f0ae946f-56f9-4765-8f15-626f7caf3902\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Cities for Brunch Lovers, a ranking based on brunch deals, brunch clubs, brunch vendor quality, and more\" class=\"wp-image-86904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1-646x1178.png 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1-82x150.png 82w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Brunch-Lovers-Infographic1-1-768x1401.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"1a5437f9-19fc-448a-8d3f-ddb83558cd53\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"top-5\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Close Up<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the slideshow below for highlights (and lowlights) on each of our top five cities.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_b493a943-5cbb-4e45-b815-606a784c55a5\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/New-York-LS.jpg\" alt=\"Morning light reflects across New York City\u2019s skyline.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>New York | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>70.59<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>3<br><strong>Quality: <\/strong>75<br><strong>Community: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Events: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Demand: <\/strong>1<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Combine the best of dining and entertainment with an intimate <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/96995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jazz brunch<\/a> at one of NYC\u2019s most romantic restaurants, <a href=\"https:\/\/oneifbyland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One if by Land, Two if by Sea<\/a>. You can also book a table to enjoy brunch and a drag show at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckychengs.com\/book-brunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucky Cheng\u2019s<\/a>. For a hearty Southern breakfast, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacobspickles.com\/menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacob\u2019s Pickles<\/a>.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/skyline-photo-of-empire-state-building-in-new-york-city-2190283\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberto Vivancos<\/a> \/ Pexels \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Francisco-LS.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful buildings in San Francisco shine during Golden Hour\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>San Francisco | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>49.80<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Quality: <\/strong>19<br><strong>Community: <\/strong>10<br><strong>Events: <\/strong>20<br><strong>Demand: <\/strong>5<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Enjoy farm-to-table fare at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatatplow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plow<\/a> or baked goods and breakfast sandwiches at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devil\u2019s Teeth Baking Company<\/a>. Indulge in bottomless mimosas and beer on Saturdays at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bks-sf.com\/menu\/food-drink-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Kept Secret<\/a>.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/city-skyline-during-golden-hour-3584437\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kehn Hermano<\/a> \/ Pexels \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chicago-LS.jpg\" alt=\"Two people bike along the river across from the Chicago skyline.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Chicago | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>47.13<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>7<br><strong>Quality: <\/strong>18<br><strong>Community: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Events: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Demand: <\/strong>2<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Find delightful brunch dishes like maritozzi, beet bruschetta, and smoked trout scramble at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulacafe.com\/menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lula Cafe<\/a>. Get a comforting bite at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeybearrp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeybear Cafe<\/a>, which offers a varied menu including biscuits, grits, chilaquiles, breakfast skillets, and eggs benedict.<br>\u00a0<br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/two-people-riding-bikes-3010969\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chait Goli<\/a> \/ Pexels \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Denver-LS.jpg\" alt=\"denver skyline\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Denver | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>45.89<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>20<br><strong>Quality: <\/strong>21<br><strong>Community: <\/strong>15<br><strong>Events: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Demand: <\/strong>10<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Pair bottomless blood orange and classic mimosas with eclectic entr\u00e9es at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ediblebeats.com\/root-down\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Root Down<\/a>. Find more innovative eats at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mimosasdenver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mimosas<\/a>, which has a menu boasting 15 mimosa flavors (plus one alcohol-free option).<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/people-walking-on-park-near-high-rise-buildings-9376507\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arpan Parikh<\/a> \/ Pexels \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miami-LS.jpg\" alt=\"Skyscrapers stand tall in contrast against the blue sky and ocean in Miami.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Miami | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>41.72<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Quality: <\/strong>125<br><strong>Community: <\/strong>42<br><strong>Events: <\/strong>47<br><strong>Demand: <\/strong>15<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Taste Southern comforts with an Italian flair at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosiesmia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosie\u2019s<\/a>. For a bit of French fare, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafebastilledowntown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Bastille<\/a>, which offers bottomless mimosas all day, every day.<br>\u00a0<br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/tall-buildings-in-the-city-4118101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tory Brown<\/a> \/ Pexels \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"key-insights\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food for Thought: Key Insights<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gist<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big cities and Southern foodie hubs griddle to the top, offering abundant brunch Access and Events.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, suburbs like Miramar, Florida (No. 196), Pomona, California (No. 197), as well as Warren, Michigan, and West Valley City, Utah (tied for No. 198) crumble to the bottom, alongside Paterson, New Jersey, in last place. These cities have very little Access to brunch, aside from what residents manage to whisk up in their own kitchens.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout Stats<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Big-City Bites: <\/strong>New York (No. 1) pops the champagne with a 20-point lead ahead of the next-best city, San Francisco. The Big Apple has the highest brunch Demand and chomps down on the most brunch deals and clubs.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Measuring Up Miami: <\/strong>Miami (No. 5) is No. 1 in Access, sizzling up the most brunch vendors per square mile. However, be sure to check the reviews before you make your reservations \u2014&nbsp;Magic City is lacking in Quality (No. 125).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Satisfying Southern Scrambles: <\/strong>Foodies flock to New Orleans (No. 6), which takes first place in the Quality category, followed by Savannah, Georgia (No. 9), and Charleston, South Carolina (No. 10).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mile-High Mimosas: <\/strong>Denver (No. 4) cooks up high scores across the board and boasts the most brunch events, followed by New York and Atlanta in this metric.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brunch Buddies: <\/strong>Washington (No. 11) and Atlanta (No. 15) bake up the most brunch clubs after New York. Both of these cities also have plenty of brunch Events to meet the high Demand, but low consumer ratings reflect a lack of Quality bites.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stacking Up Potential: <\/strong>With high Demand and low Access, cities like Jacksonville, Florida (No. 95), Fort Worth, Texas (No. 143), and San Jose, California (No. 172), have some hidden potential for restaurateurs looking to open new brunch spots.<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brunch might feel like a recent trend, but it became popular in the U.S. during the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/food\/breakfast\/brunch\/brunch-origin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1930s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and its history goes back even further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We turned to some experts to learn even more about our favorite foodie tradition. Discover their insights below.<\/span><\/p> <ol> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is one unique cocktail people should try at their next DIY brunch?<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why isn\u2019t brunch more common during weekdays? Are there places where this is changing?<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Where does that leave brunch?<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What are three ways restaurants have made their brunch offerings stand out?<\/span><\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What exciting brunch items or trends, if any, have you observed lately? Where can brunch lovers find these?<\/span><\/li> <\/ol>    <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">      <style>       .expert-avatars {         scrollbar-width: none;         -ms-overflow-style: none;          \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/         -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;          \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/         touch-action: pan-x;       }        \/* hide scroll bar *\/       .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar {         display: none;       }        .expert-avatars .item {         width: 125px;         flex-shrink: 0;       }        .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) {         margin-right: 10px;       }        \/* hacky fix for padding at the end of the.expert-avatars *\/       .expert-avatars .item:last-child {         position: relative;       }        .expert-avatars .item:last-child::after {         position: absolute;         left: 100%;         height: 1px;         width: 20px;         display: block;         content: \"\";       }        .trim-label {         max-height: 18px;         text-overflow: ellipsis;         overflow: hidden;         display: -webkit-box;         -webkit-line-clamp: 1;         -webkit-box-orient: vertical;         line-height: 1.4;       }        .credentials {         max-height: 18px;         width: 250px;         text-overflow: ellipsis;         overflow: hidden;         display: -webkit-box;         -webkit-line-clamp: 1;         -webkit-box-orient: vertical;         line-height: 1.4;       }        .credentials-small {         max-height: 18px;         width: 110px;         text-overflow: ellipsis;         overflow: hidden;         display: -webkit-box;         -webkit-line-clamp: 1;         -webkit-box-orient: vertical;         line-height: 1.4;       }        [x-cloak] {         display: none;       }     <\/style>      <div class=\"expert-avatars flex overflow-x-scroll overscroll-contain px-2 mb-10 lg:hidden\">                         <div class=\"item text-center mx-3\" @click=\"openExpert('melissa-b-dallas', 'container')\">             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Melissa-Dallas.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Melissa Dallas\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">             <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Melissa B. 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Clement\" class=\"mt-0 mx-auto mb-3 w-24 h-24 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">             <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-black font-medium trim-label\">Jeremy C. Clement, MBA, PMP <\/div>             <div class=\"text-sm leading-4 mb-2 text-gray-800 trim-label\">Senior Instructor, Internship Coordinator, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Director &#8211; Schottland Scholars Program, School of Business<\/div>           <\/div>                   <\/div>                     <div           id=\"expert-melissa-b-dallas\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'melissa-b-dallas', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'melissa-b-dallas'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('melissa-b-dallas', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'melissa-b-dallas', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'melissa-b-dallas'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('melissa-b-dallas', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Melissa-Dallas.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Melissa Dallas\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'melissa-b-dallas'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Melissa B. Dallas <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'melissa-b-dallas'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'melissa-b-dallas'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Missouri State University<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'melissa-b-dallas'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('melissa-b-dallas', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'melissa-b-dallas'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('melissa-b-dallas')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Melissa-Dallas.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Melissa Dallas\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Melissa B. Dallas <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Missouri State University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What is one unique cocktail people should try at their next DIY brunch?<\/strong><\/p> <p>My favorite brunch cocktails are mimosas made with Prosecco rather than with champagne for a bit of added sweetness. Any type of juice works well, especially when made from fresh fruit. I\u2019ve pur\u00e9ed oranges, of course, as well as mangos, kiwis, and even peaches.<\/p> <p><strong>Why isn\u2019t brunch more common during weekdays? Are there places where this is changing?<\/strong><\/p> <p>During the week many people work and do not have the time for brunch nor do their schedules permit a break at that time of the day. In retirement communities, however, this is much more commonplace as would be expected.<\/p> <p><strong>Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Where does that leave brunch?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Breakfast indeed provides nutrients and energy to the body after sleeping and is extremely important. However, brunch is just plain fun and even a bit decadent since it goes against the dining time \u201crules\u201d with which most children were raised. Brunch works best, though, when a light breakfast is consumed in advance so one does not overeat at brunch and feel sluggish afterwards.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three ways restaurants have made their brunch offerings stand out?<\/strong><\/p> <p>The most common ways I have seen restaurants best tout their brunch offerings are: 1) offering a wide variety of freshly squeezed juices both with and without alcohol; 2) advertising the availability of seating without a wait; and 3) featuring a variety of menu items including some that are a hybrid combination of both breakfast and lunch foods.<\/p> <p><strong>What exciting brunch items or trends, if any, have you observed lately? Where can brunch lovers find<\/strong> <strong>these?<\/strong><\/p> <p>My favorite spot for brunch is First Watch hands down. Their menu items are both healthy and trendy and include farm to table offerings whenever possible. 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Lee\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Harold S. Lee <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">University of North Texas<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>Why isn\u2019t brunch more common during weekdays? Are there places where this is changing?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Eating meals regularly (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) is the most common pattern for weekdays. There are many reasons why brunch is not typical during weekdays. The main reason could be the work or school schedule during the weekdays. People tend to have more flexible eating hours on weekends, which means their first and last meal periods could be irregular on weekends than on weekdays. Hence, breakfast was the most delayed meal that became brunch.<\/p> <p>Having a brunch sounds like sweat sometimes, personally I dislike brunch because I don\u2019t want to disrupt my regular meal periods. Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2230175-swapping-breakfast-for-brunch-on-weekends-may-lead-to-weight-gain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newsscientist.com (2020)<\/a> shows that brunch may cause unhealthy conditions. For example, shift workers with disrupted eating patterns or habits could drive weight gain by messing with the body\u2019s metabolic rhythms and irregular eating habits. Consequently, these two main reasons people tend to avoid eating brunch during weekdays.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/noel-criscione.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Noel Criscione\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Noel Criscione-Naylor, Ed.D, CED <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'noel-criscione-naylor-edd-ced'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Professor of Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management &amp; 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Assessment Coordinator<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Stockton University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What is one unique cocktail people should try at their next DIY brunch? <\/strong><\/p> <p>There are a host of innovative cocktails making their way to the brunch table.<\/p> <p>I immediately think about my favorite brunch locations and their offerings of an Aperol Spritz, The Spicy Margarita, or the Grapefruit Mojito (found at Nero\u2019s in Atlantic City, New Jersey).<\/p> <p>We cannot forget the Bacon-Infused Bloody Mary or the more traditional yet fun Bellini. Brunch enthusiasts are sure not to miss out on seasonal specials at their favorite locations that pair these drinks with local, fresh fruit to craft a Strawberry or Peach Bellini.<\/p> <p><strong>Why isn\u2019t brunch more common during weekdays? Are there places where this is changing? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Brunch holds this iconic experience value for many with the much-anticipated celebration to close (or start) the week with family and friends while indulging in an abundance of food and early-morning cocktails.<\/p> <p>Brunch itself is a venue and destination and accordingly has required more time than what is traditionally allocated for any standard meal period. The high experience value from socializing and reminiscing with others, to what I have coined as eye amazement, as brunchers come to face with elaborate food displays, luxurious chaffing dishes, dozens of beautifully prepared options, and actions stations ready to prepare their most desired meal item, there is simply just not enough time during the week to fully engage. Without the proper time, it insults the very concept.<\/p> <p>However, the story of brunch is ever changing with the trends in how we live, eat, and now more than ever, value social interaction. There are places where the exclusive Sunday brunch is changing and some of the boldest restauranters have even committed to incorporating brunch into their everyday menu! This makes me think of The Committed Pig burger and pancake house with several locations throughout New Jersey and their offering of an all day, every day a la carte brunch since their grand opening and continuing today.<\/p> <p><strong>Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Where does that leave brunch? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Interestingly, \u201cthe most important meal of the day\u201d perfectly positions the added \u201chealth\u201d value of brunch. Just as in the name \u201cbreakfast\u201d, it is about breaking-your-fast. Health enthusiasts exclaim this is the most important meal of the day as it provides your body with its first dose of much needed glucose to boost your energy and provide your body additional nutrients for overall health. Brunch offers a variety of options from fruits, vegetables, and proteins that all contribute to healthy eating habits (ok you got me a little bit on that&#8230;but perhaps helps to offset eating those perfectly golden pancakes or that French toast drenched in butter, syrup, and myriad of toppings). Additionally, there is much data that supports the importance of a healthy night sleep in which the later start associated with brunch helps us to get in our required amount and promotes more time for our body to recover from the prior day. A good night sleep has also been associated with maintaining a healthy weight, weight loss, and even helping to regulate that hormone that makes us all hungry. This leaves us with chalking up to consider even more value to the brunch experience that we may have not even considered before!<\/p> <p><strong>What are three ways restaurants have made their brunch offerings stand out? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Pre-covid restaurants made their offerings stand out with 1) attractive, all you can eat, inclusive pricing (brunch and cocktail), 2) building a \u201csenses\u201d experience which my dear friend Bill Frtiz, Director of Food &amp; Beverage at Caesars Atlantic City NJ describes as \u201clarge and luxurious mounds of food adorned tables throughout the dining room with polished chafing dishes glistening while brimming with sweet and savory dishes guests enjoyed\u201d and of course you can smell, and 3) exquisite service that has built loyalty and relationships with guests through well training staff attending to brunchers every need.<\/p> <p>Post-covid restaurants are making their brunches stand out by 1) offering specialty and innovative breakfast items such as Dim Sum, with breakfast fried rice (Nero\u2019s Atlantic City, NJ) to artisan and homemade breads like Iggy\u2019s rye, sourdough and wheat (Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant, Boston MA); 2) offering Prix Fixe brunch with multi-course options to select from and 3) marketing attractive entrees and even entertainment value like the Jazz Brunch at Arnaud&#8217;s with a soothing music experience while you enjoy the Savory Crabmeat Cheesecake with fresh Louisiana lump crabmeat (Arnaud&#8217;s Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana); and want to squeeze a fourth in there, 4) offering new spins on our favorite staples like pizza and flatbreads.<\/p> <p><strong>What exciting brunch items or trends, if any, have you observed lately? Where can brunch lovers find these? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Yes, so many exciting trends! From mulled cocktail options, seasonal favorites, the pairing of locally harvested food on the menu and more. There are so many resources by state and region to seek out the best brunch experiences. The Food Network also shares their \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/restaurants\/photos\/50-best-brunch-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50 States of Brunch.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-wayne-smith-cec-cce\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'wayne-smith-cec-cce', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('wayne-smith-cec-cce', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'wayne-smith-cec-cce', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('wayne-smith-cec-cce', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wayne-Smith.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Wayne Smith\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Wayne Smith, CEC CCE <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Technical Professor, Culinary Arts<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Western Colorado Community College<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'wayne-smith-cec-cce'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('wayne-smith-cec-cce', 'expert'); 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Let cool completely. Cut the grapefruit into quarters.<\/p> <p>Place a quarter in a shaker with ice, 1.5 ounces of silver tequila, and 1 ounce of simple syrup. Cover and shake well. (The grapefruit pulp should more or less dissolve out of the rind.)<\/p> <p>Strain into a highball rimmed with smoked salt and filled with ice. Top off with chilled sparkling wine and garnish with a grapefruit twist.<\/p> <p><strong>Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Where does that leave brunch?<\/strong><\/p> <p>If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, eating brunch says that nothing is important.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three ways restaurants have made their brunch offerings stand out?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I used to make brunch stand out by making it a hybrid of a la carte and buffet. Diners would order their entr\u00e9e then go to a buffet for the seafood bar, salads, desserts, etc.<\/p> <p>When I worked for Sheraton Harbor Island, we used to do shrimp scampi about every four weeks. 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Clement\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Jeremy C. Clement, MBA, PMP <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Senior Instructor, Internship Coordinator, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Director &#8211; Schottland Scholars Program, School of Business<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">College of Charleston<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What is one unique cocktail people should try at their next DIY brunch?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Mimosas are an obvious choice for brunch. I like to add a little Elderflower Liquor for a sophisticated touch (and to sweeten it up a bit). Another pro tip is to stock other fruit juices (mango, pomegranate, etc.) to provide a \u201cmimosa bar\u201d with lots of choices.<\/p> <p><strong>Why isn\u2019t brunch more common during weekdays? Are there places where this is changing?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Well, most folks work during the week. Since brunch is typically late morning-early afternoon, it doesn\u2019t flow well with a typical work schedule. It doesn\u2019t help that most folks use brunch as a celebratory meal (aka includes alcohol). In many vacation destinations where the tourism market provides the demand, that is changing quickly.<\/p> <p><strong>Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day. Where does that leave brunch?<\/strong><\/p> <p>As a fun alternative to breakfast. Still important, delivering all of those early start nutrients but really aimed at those of us who might like to (or need to) sleep in.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three ways restaurants have made their brunch offerings stand out?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Focusing on local products and specialties<\/li> <li>Adding an impressive selection of lunch beverages \u2014 Bloody Mary\u2019s with half a buffet on them see to be all the rage!<\/li> <li>Offering creative variations on long-time favorites \u2014 for instance, a variety of styles of Benedict dish, or a selection of gourmet grit options for a shrimp &amp; grit dish.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>What exciting brunch items or trends, if any, have you observed lately? Where can brunch lovers find these?<\/strong><\/p> <p>I\u2019m a big far of drink flights \u2014 mimosa flights are a good example for brunch. I also love a great selection of both savory and sweet \u2014 always fun to share as brunch is most certainly a social affair! Some favorite spots in Charleston, SC would be Grace + Grit, Another Broken Egg Caf\u00e9 or Baker &amp; Brewer \u2014 all are outstanding.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to the Best Cities for Brunch Lovers. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into five categories: Access, Quality, Community, Events, and Demand. The categories, factors, and their weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 200 due to ties.<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"9653d05c-92a9-486e-8810-177e65393df0\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> Google Ads, Groupon, Meetup, and TripAdvisor<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1_exCaDYpMHYTRz5eCN1T_S3JwnzuHYHV?usp=share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution image of infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/young-female-friends-smiling-brunch-cafe-1243294861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where in the U.S. can you get top-tier brunch with bottomless mimosas? 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