| photography by Alex Lepe and Joseph Lacerte |
Once upon a time, two meals met, fell in love and birthed a weekend experience designed for those who cherish sleeping in, day drinking and gorging on fatty foods. My theory is that this union occurred out of a desire for something better than grab-and-go workweek breakfasts and drive-through lunches. Brunch meals perfectly balance sweet and savory and are meant to be enjoyed slowly in a relaxing manner on a day starting with the letter S. Local restaurants have elevated this happy meal far above just eggs and bacon with decadent selections of benedicts, fruit-infused pancakes, creatively battered French toast and burgers to boot. Here's our guide to the area's best brunches.