It is the weekend, and a long weekend at that, which means that it is ample time to brunch. For some, it is a weekly ritual, others it is but once in a blue moon. At any rate, it is a meal that is seemingly reserved exclusively for the weekend.
It is difficult to brunch during the workweek, because brunch is not full brunch without a little alcohol before noon. This is one of those socially acceptable times to imbibe, without ridicule, in the morning hours. On any given weekend, hundreds and thousands of mimosas and Bloody Marys are served in major metropolitan areas. The bacon and champagne flow freely to those eager brunchers.
But Brunch is not just a meal, it is frequently an event. Many take the opportunity to brunch with their entire friends group to catch up on the previous week’s events. All the while enjoying a choice of breakfast, lunch, or a combination of the two to eat. But brunch can most certainly be a solo event, to sit and savor one’s food in the relaxation of one’s own company. Whether solo or with every friend you have, brunch requires planning and close examination of any possible destination for this hallowed meal.
Moreover, the popularity of brunch has clearly soared amongst the millennial generation. Very often there will be reference to the brunch lifestyle, which, in some respects it is. It is associated with a lifestyle that can accommodate elaborate and lavish meals. Table space is always at a premium given the number of plates and multiple glasses to accommodate coffee, juice, and your choice of alcoholic beverage.
While endless mimosas and Bloody Marys are *technically* illegal, at least in New York City, that has not stopped the practice. So, as the level of intoxication rises, the desire to return home via the subway generally declines. Since most people tend to dine with their phones out and/or upon the table, it is a few easy clicks of your Carmel app to get you a safe ride home.
No matter if it’s late-night clubbing, or an overly boozy brunch, Carmel is always there to be your designated driver. So have another round, and happy brunching!