Need
a reason to sneak away for the weekend? We have a great
one. Sunday brunch. What better way to unwind than with
a night in a luxury hotel, followed by a lavish, all-inclusive
mid-morning meal. Here are some of our favorite places
to while away a leisurely Sunday morning.
BOSTON,
MA
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LANGHAM HOTEL BOSTON: Café
Fleuri
 If
there was a competition for gourmet Sunday brunches, Café
Fleuri at the Langham
Hotel Boston would surely be in the running. Dishes
range from brown-sugar- and mustard-glazed country ham
to Atlantic seafood bouillabaisse. Among the eight buffet
stations there’s even a kid’s buffet with
chicken fingers and mac and cheese. A jazz trio adds
to the already festive mood.
CORAL GABLES, FL
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THE
BILTMORE HOTEL: 1200 Restaurant
& Courtyard
 The
1920s brought European elegance and style to Miami’s
tropical, joie de vivre style. The 1200 Restaurant &
Courtyard at The
Biltmore Hotel is a nostalgic walk down memory lane
with its lovely French doors, al fresco indoor courtyard
and abundance of potted palms. It’s an idyllic
setting for Sunday Champagne Brunch, where nine food
stations include crêpes, fresh seafood and dessert.
The open-air show kitchen is a treat.
DALLAS, TX
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT & CLUB,
DALLAS AT LAS COLINAS:
Café on the Green
 When
it comes to atmospheric settings for languorous Sunday
brunches, Four Seasons hotels are a no-brainer of a
choice. The decor is always elegant, the food is always
lavish, and there are inevitably fresh flowers everywhere. Café
on the Green at the Four
Seasons Resort & Club, Dallas at Las Colinas is no exception. Outstanding seafood (crab, shrimp and
sushi) and carved Prime Rib take their place with breakfast
favorites such as crêpes, omelets and the like.
As for the surroundings: the hotel is tucked into the
rolling Texas hills.
DENVER, CO
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THE BROWN PALACE: Ellyngton’s
 The
Brown Palace Hotel’s Ellyngton’s restaurant
takes the Champagne Sunday brunch to a whole new level.
They call it the Dom Perignon Sunday Brunch, but in
fact you have your choice: Domaine Chandon, Moët
et Chandon and Dom Perignon, depending on your wallet
capacity. All the favorites are offered (eggs benedict,
waffles and the like), as well as selections from the
carver and treats from the hotel’s own bakery.
The setting is formal and clubby, befitting this landmark
property.
HONOLULU, HI
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THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT: Hoku’s
 Come
to the islands and brunch in style—there is no
finer setting than the The
Kahala Hotel & Resort’s Hoku’s,
with its open kitchen, multi-level dining room and views
of the Pacific from every table. Enjoy a buffet that
may include dim sum, a king crab omelet, a Sunday roast
and, of course, Champagne, (as well as regional ingredients
such as macadamia nuts) and then take a stroll along
the beach, or visit the lagoon to watch frolicking dolphins.
NEW ORLEANS, LA
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 ROYAL
SONESTA HOTEL NEW ORLEANS: Begué’s
Around the country, Sunday jazz brunches are all the
rage. But nowhere does this theme seem more fitting
than in New Orleans, home of great food and excellent,
homegrown music. At Begué’s in the Royal
Sonesta Hotel New Orleans, said to be one of the
most photographed hotels in the city, forget about your
typical omelet station—French/Creole flavors reign
here. The setting is notable, with its pretty courtyard
backdrop.
NEW YORK, NY
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RIHGA ROYAL, A JW MARRIOTT HOTEL: Halcyon
 In
a city like New York, sometimes it’s hard to escape
the maddening crowds and enjoy a quiet, laid-back Sunday
morning. This is where the Rihga
Royal comes in. It is home to Halcyon restaurant, an oasis of potted palms sheltered by a
lovely, arched glass, atrium roof. Brunch here follows
the seasons and includes executive chef selections such
as carved meats, fresh seafood and international cheeses.
SANTA BARBARA, CA
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT SANTA BARBARA: The
Patio
 Even
though Santa Barbara is a two-hour drive north of L.A.,
The Patio at the Four Seasons Resort is a perfect Sunday
brunch spot for Angelenos. The last time we lingered
in this relaxing, casual California setting, brunching
on selections from the Seafood, Tapas, Wild Mushroom
and Asian stations, Jeff Bridges and his family were
enjoying a leisurely meal at the next table. Stargazing
and sea views without traffic and smog: divine!
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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THE
RITZ-CARLTON SAN FRANCISCO: The
Terrace
 Villeroy
& Boch china, Frette linens, fountains and fresh
Bay air set the stage for the superlative Sunday Jazz
Brunch at The
Terrace at The
Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. The outdoor courtyard
setting is to die for (this is said to be the city’s
only hotel al fresco brunch), and the food is equally
divine. There’s a caviar station, freshly prepared
blinis, a sushi bar, rack of lamb, mouth-watering desserts
and more.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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THE PHOENICIAN: The
Terrace Dining Room
 The
name of this hotel restaurant says it all—if you’re
looking for an al fresco setting in this city that begs
you to dine outdoors, this is the place. The
Phoenician’s The
Terrace Dining Room overlooks a croquet lawn, flowering
gardens and swimming pools. Better yet is the live entertainment
and free pours of Mumm Cuvée Napa. The entrées
change weekly, but you can count on salads, pasta, sushi,
carvings, omelets and desserts.
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