Beyond the Egg

THESE DAYS, the word “brunch” carries quite a bit of weight. This isn’t merely the meal between breakfast and lunch. It’s the quintessential weekend routine epitomizing the luxury of having a full work-free day in front of you with nothing to do but sip your mimosa, chat with friends, and enjoy an often overlooked meal. Charlotte chefs are getting creative with their breakfast-inspired dishes and we’ve found a few that are perfect matches for those lazy, late mornings.

Crème Brûlée French Toast $10, Lulu	Organic Oatmeal Pancakes $7.49, The Flying Biscuit Café	Shrimp and Grits $10, Monticello Restaurant	Southern Fried Stack $9.55, Providence Café
The Burrito $4.95, Toast	Wild Mushroom Frittata $9, Pewter Rose Bistro