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• Meyer, Marc and Meehan, Peter

In today's busy world, weekday meals are touch and go, but on the weekend, we can finally lavish a few hours on a leisurely brunch, when family and friends can come together around the table.

Brunch finally gives this special meal its full due, offering more than 100 recipes for special dishes that are sure to delight and inspire. All of these recipes are based on the renowned menu at Five Points Restaurant, one of New York City's hippest brunch spots. As chef of Five Points, Marc Meyer has set out to reimagine brunch as a tempting meal to savor and share with friends. The response has been unanimous: The brunch crowd spills out onto the street and it's one of the most coveted Sunday morning reservations.

Brunch can be a quiet, intimate time for a couple to relax, like a getaway to a romantic bed-and-breakfast. Or, it can be a lively group gathering--casual or elegant--to celebrate showers, graduations, holidays, or post-wedding days. Brunch covers all these occasions, with special focus on menus, presentation, sources, and flowers to help you plan the brunch that's perfect for the occasion. The text tells you how to re-create at home the warmth and graciousness that are the restaurant's hallmarks. Brunch is all you need to throw a stylish and sophisticated brunch.