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Fun Brunches in NYC

These spots take brunch to the next level - from a dance party to bowling to dining with a Rabbi and more!

All you can eat AND drink


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Yotel

Yotel, the London and NYC-based hotel that is known for its cabins that make the most of small hotel spaces, offers a unique all-you-can-eat-AND-drink brunch on their rooftop.  While pricy at $35, you can eat and drink your money's worth!
  • Sunday 11AM - 3PM in Dohyo restaurant and on the Terrace
  • 570 Tenth Avenue, 646.449.7700

Gospel Brunch


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Sylvia's 

Sylvia's "Queen of Soul Food" restaurant, brings a new meaning to a brunch special.  In addition to offering a free cocktail with your meal at this Harlem eatery, Sylvia's has live gospel singing during Sunday brunch!
  • Sunday - music: 12:30PM to 4PM, brunch: 11AM to 2PM
  • 328 Lenox Ave, 212.996.0660

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B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

Homestyle all-you-can-eat southern buffet with the Harlem Gospel Choir.  Tickets are $40 and cover the brunch, music, tax, and tip.
  • Sunday 12:30PM - 2:30PM
  • 237 West 42nd Street, 212.997.4144

Best Popovers


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Popover Cafe

Popover Cafe celebrates the light, airy, fluffy, eggy hollow croissant-meets-Yorkshire pudding rolls (in addition to having a large menu and amazing omelette creations).
  • Sat & Sun 8:30AM - 5PM
  • 551 Amsterdam Avenue (between 87th and 86th), 212.595.8555

Klezmer Brunch


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City Winery

City Winery's klezmer Sunday brunch marries klezmer bands with kosher food (e.g. a pastrami scramble with kosher meat and no butter in the egg preparation) - you can even request to sit at the Rabbi's table on select days to discuss theology and spirituality.  There's a $10 cover charge + cost of food.
  • Sundays 10AM - 2PM
  • 155 Varick Street, 212.608.0555

Beatles brunch


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Beatles Brunch at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

B.B. King's offers an all-you-can-eat Saturday brunch buffet to the tunes of the Beatles performed by former members of Broadway's Beatlemania.  (They really look and sounds like the real deal!)  Tickets are $40 and cover brunch, music, tax, and tip.
  • Saturday 11AM - 2PM
  • 237 West 42nd Street, 212.997.4144

Party Brunches / Champagne Brunches


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Photo from Bagatelle
  • Bistrot Bagatelle - An order of dancing on the table please
    One Little West 12th, 212.488.2110, Sun 11:30AM - 6PM
  • Beaumarchais - Party like you're in Saint Tropez
    409 West 13th Street, Sat & Sun 11:30AM - 6PM (7PM on Sundays)
  • Lavo - Themed party brunches like "F**k the Hamptons bikini brunch"
    39 East 58th Street, Sat starts at 2PM
  • Pranna - Power your weekend with unlimited drinks!
    79 Madison Avenue, 212.696.5700, Sat 12PM, Sun 1PM, $32 p/p

Brunch and bowling


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Brunch Bowling at Brooklyn Bowl

This bowling alley in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn offers bowlers a reasonably-priced brunch from Blue Ribbon Restaurants including cinnamon toast pizza ($10) and hangover chicken soup ($6.50).  Cocktails go for $7 a pop.
  • Sat & Sun 12PM - 4PM
  • 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, 718.963.3369

Dim Sum Brunch


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Dim Sum Brunch at Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Whether a newby to dim sum or a regular of the cuisine, Nom Wah will have something you love.  Think Chinese food + tapas and you'll get an idea of what it's all about:  small portions of savory treats like dumplings, egg rolls, noodles and more. 
  • Sat & Sun opens at 10:30AM
  • 13 Doyers Street (between Bowery and Chatham Square), 212.962.6047

Brunch Cruises


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Brunch cruise around the Statue of Liberty

What better way to see the skyline and get up close and personal with Lady Liberty than cruising the Hudson while sipping mimosas!  My good friend Chioke recently went on the World Yacht brunch cruise and shared his experience.
  • Seasonal brunching only: Sundays April 8 - Oct 28, 2012.
  • $68 (after taxes/fees) gets you a full buffet of breakfast and lunch food and one free drink.

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