1When you think of New York City, you think of “The city that never sleeps!” But there is a lot more to the city than parties and nightlife. What about the fabulous restaurants and bistros? You might find yourself waking up late from a fun night on the town. So instead of rushing to eat a continental breakfast, why not leisurely stroll to a fabulous restaurant and enjoy a wonderful brunch. The steps below will help you plan a brunch in New York City.Brunch in New York City!Photos by Tomiko "Tomi" Cary
- How to Plan a Brunch in New York CityThink location!
Consider the location you want to have brunch. Would you like to eat, then shop in Soho, eat, then sightsee in midtown or have brunch on the lower east side? Let’s not forget about the upper west side and Harlem. Try to figure out what location works best for you.Good times and good food!Consider finances!
Before you decide to have an elaborate brunch at a fancy restaurant, consider your finances. There are tons of restaurants that offer brunch for $14.95. This usually includes at least one mimosa, screw driver, Bloody Mary or glass of champagne. Many restaurants offer brunch with unlimited drinks for a few extra dollars.Delicious eats!Do you love live music?
Consider going to a jazz brunch. You can sit down and enjoy some of New York City’s popular jazz artists while you sip on a tasty drink and indulge in a Belgian waffle or Caesar salad. During the intermission, try to introduce yourself to the artists and thank them for the wonderful music.Washington Square ParkBring a group of friends.
Find out who is willing to hold off on breakfast and have a fabulous brunch in New York City. You may be surprised at the amount of people who are interested. If this is the case, try to choose a restaurant that accommodates medium to large size parties.The good life!Children anyone?
If you have children, find a restaurant that has a children’s brunch menu. Usually, they will offer sandwiches and finger foods. The prices are less expensive than the adult brunch.
