The best meal of the day is brunch. It’s a fact. Not to be confused with breakfast or lunch, brunch is more than eating the same type of food around the same time. Brunch is elegant and classy, or it is relaxed and comfy. There is no need to wake up at some ungodly hour on the weekend to be sure you don’t miss the designated time slot of breakfast. No, brunch is better than that. Channel the Sex & the City ladies by wearing your favorite dress and gossiping, mimosa in hand. Other times, your only requirement is to don pajamas and sip on coffee until the early afternoon.
Brunch is simply enjoying the company of others over warm, delicious, sticky cinnamon buns and a savory quiche. What is not to love about that.
Needless to say, when I had my friends, Lindsay and Hagan coming to visit this past weekend, I knew brunch was in order. I made a reservation for us at Le Petit Triangle Café in Ohio City. I chose this Parisian café because I believe the French do brunch right.
It was a drizzly morning and we welcomed the warm, rich food. Lindsay and I ordered my favorite, Croque Madame with a latte. If you are not familiar, the menu description says it all: “ham, Gruyere and béchamel sauce served warm on grilled challah topped with a fried egg and served with potatoes.” Hagan ordered a savory crepe filled with egg, tomato and melty brie cheese.
The girls and I enjoyed our food and conversation over the chatter of the small café and the steady rain. The food was delicious, every bite took me back to my weekend in Paris!
I am IN LOVE with this place.
After finishing up brunch, we headed over to the West Side Market. If you haven’t been, it is a Cleveland must. The market is busiest on the weekends though, so be forewarned. Parking can be tough at noon on a Saturday. I would be interested to try coming back early in the morning or during the week.
Despite our challenges in parking, it was fun to visit the market. The vendors have the most unique and artisan foods. Adjacent to the main market is the produce section, full of colorful fruits and vegetables. It is a great place to pick up lunch or ingredients for a special dinner.
On our way back, we stopped at Luna’s to warm up with some coffee and a few macaroons. I tried raspberry with a chocolate crème and strawberry basil with a sweet, fluffy filling.
We spent the remainder of the afternoon between Legacy Village and Beachwood Place window shopping at stores like Lilly Pulitzer and the brand new Kate Spade. I also enjoy going into Lush at Beachwood to smell all the fun soaps.
Of course, the only way to end such a great weekend is to light a few candles and read a book.
I guess what I am trying to say is go brunching this weekend and spend quality time with people you care about.
(yes, brunch is a verb.)
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