Top 7 Brunch Dishes And Drinks That Will Make You Wish It Was The Weekend Every Day

1. Ricotta Pancakes from Foragers Table

The melt-in-your-mouth, heavenly Orange Blossom Ricotta Pancakes from Foragers Table is the fluffiest, most moist pancakes you will ever taste. Each serving has three stacks of light and velvety pancakes topped with candied orange and fresh strawberries for an addition of fruity and citrusy flavors. The soft ricotta cheese in the pancakes batter produce a unique consistency with moist center.

2. Dim Sum Platter from Hakkasan

The signature Hakka Steamed Dim Sum Platter from Hakkasan is unlike any dim sum dishes you will taste in Chinatown. Inside the bamboo steamer is two sets of scallop shumai, har gau, prawn and Chinese chive dumpling, and chicken and corn dumpling. Each dim sum - made using the finest ingredients - is so beautifully executed that a photo snapping is a must before you devour it.

3. Duck Egg and Polenta from La Sirena

The hearty Duck Egg and Polenta from La Sirena - the newest culinary opening of legendary duo Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich - is an interesting fusion of coastal Italian cuisine with the American South influence. The duck egg, which has more viscosity to the yolk and a thickness to the white compared to the chicken egg, is laid atop of creamy, grit-like polenta that is topped with herb and almond pesto.

4. Lox & Bagel from Mr. Purple

Simple yet delightful to the senses, the Lox & Bagel platter from Mr. Purple is a must to satisfy your craving for the ultimate brunch experience. Create your perfect bite of toasted sesame bagel, tomato, onion, capers, and smoked salmon - all smeared with a generous spread of cream cheese. While you are at it, enjoy the vibrant rooftop atmosphere of the restaurant on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo in the Lower East Side.

5. Sunday Brunch at Peacock Alley

Feast on the quintessential brunch experience at Peacock Alley in the main lobby of The Waldorf Astoria, where you will dine on famed dishes like Eggs Benedict, Waldorf Salad, and red velvet cake while basking in the grand atmosphere. There is no shortage of food options at the Peacock Alley, with the buffet-style menu that ranges from poached jumbo shrimp and beef wellington to omelet station and lemon meringue tart.

6. Roxy Brunch at Roxy Hotel

Are you indecisive when it comes to savory vs. sweet entree at brunch? At Roxy Brunch every Saturday and Sunday, you can get both - and much more - with a diverse buffet spread that includes Belgian waffles made to order, baked ham carving station, lemon verbena scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, and smoked salmon and sturgeon. As an added bonus, you can sit back and relax to the tunes of live jazz music throughout the day.

7. Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary at Del Frisco’s Grille

Just a quick ferry or train ride away from Manhattan, Del Frisco’s Grille in Hoboken serves DIY Bloody Marys that will complement any brunch entrees. You can make between 4-6 glasses of spicy Bloody Marys with this interactive menu, which includes house-made Bloody Mary mix, Tito’s vodka, Tabasco, salt and pepper, and a plate of fixin’s (bacon, pickled okra, limes, beans, pickled peppers and celery). It’s time to get creative!