Oops, Mercer Kitchen. Was there a few weeks ago and it was excellent. Love Five Points as well, but they rarely change their menu and I was (gasp) getting sick of the french toast and lemon ricotta pancakes.

Little Giant, Alias and Freeman's Alley all do a decent brunch and have a full bar.

Alias is more "comfort food" though for brunch.

Clinton Street *on the weekend* is a nightmare--long lines, premixed cocktails, the baked goods are not fresh, and you will witness table turning at it's best. A party of more than 2 can expect a 2 hour wait.

Azul was doing brunch, I'd double check that though. Totally relaxing, not crowded, only beer, wine and sangria though.

I cannot comment on brunch at Stanton Social, dinner service is fine (during the week or Sunday evening only), though its patrons try too hard.

Heidi wants to have brunch at 11 Madison now because it was lampooned on "Ugly Betty."

I guess I won't be able to wear my velour track suit.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Thin

Nix 11 Madison. After my husband went to the restaurant website and saw that wine we have in our cupboard was priced at a 400% markup, he said NO WAY!

Thin

For a regular brunch, Jane in the west village/soho is good. The brioche french toast is amazing.....tastes like creme brulee (I really go for the great bloody marys though...my favorite in the city)

If your sister likes seafood, try Esca. It's more lunch than brunch i.e. no eggs etc. But I think it is one of the top 5 seafood restaurants in NYC.

Well, we want to stay in Soho because Jennifer (my other sister) is taking the Acela (or maybe the shuttle) from Boston to meet us. Jennifer went to Parsons and is a "downtown" person. We can't be eating in midtown or UES.

Jennifer hates Balthazar because it is too noisy and she doesn't like to wait for a table.

I don't think the Waverly Inn is open for brunch, is it??

Thin

Mercer Kitchen is great

But, is Mercer Kitchen cozy? We want a place where we can talk and not feel rushed.

Thin