Breakfast + Lunch = Brunch

I think most people who know me understand I am a sucker for brunch (for any meal of the day really). But, there is something so perfect about brunch. Maybe it's the lackadaisical attitudes Saturday's and Sunday's bring about or maybe its the idea of a couple of deliciously concocted mimosas next to a foaming cappuccino. I like brunch as a rare treat. I enjoy it as a reward every once in a while to remind myself to take time to enjoy the relaxing parts of the weekend.

This weekend I caught up with old friends and brunched on both Saturday and Sunday. Although the weather outside is still a bit chilly (a whopping 10 degrees) it was nice to get outside, get some fresh air, and cozy up in a cramped brunch spot. On Saturday I met up with my friend Anthony in the West Village to grab some lunch. I enjoyed a very tasty vegan minestrone soup paired with perfect slices of bread (I am a sucker for drowning my bread in the soupy broth).

On Sunday I went to The Cleaveland, a little cafe in SoHo that I have been eager to try out. I pass the Cleaveland every day on my way to work so when I finally got the chance to take a seat and scan the menu I knew I was in for a treat. My friend Jake and I both ordered the kale and poached eggs with a vegetable lakte. It was absolutely delicious. Later that evening I found myself dreaming of the flavors and I am certainly ready to go back soon. I took a few glances at their lunch and dinner menus online, which are both mouthwatering. Their lunch and dinner menus bring in seasonal ingredients and flavors that I am looking forward to trying.