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Don't get up early in New Orleans. If you like seeing the sun rise, go to Kansas. Bartenders, conventioneers, writers, and heavy drinkers do not rise and shine in the wee hours, which probably accounts for why brunch remains so popular here. If you want a breakfast that can pass as a serious meal, head to one of my Crescent City favorites.
At Café Beignet, order a rich, frothy café au lait ($2) and three fluffy beignets ($1.50) topped by a blizzard of powdered sugar. Or, for an even bigger bargain, opt for the traditional breakfast ($6.59), which comes with eggs, bacon, grits, and French bread. The grits are smooth, creamy, and the best in the city. You'll relax under the charming spell of this tiny restaurant. Inside, exposed brick, small tables, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and the occasional hiss of the cappuccino machine will start your day on a gentle note. This time of year, you may also want to step outside to the stone patio-the perfect spot to watch antiques hunters on Royal Street. 334-6 Royal Street; (504) 524-8575. Breakfast for two: $5-$15.
After a night of French, Creole, and Cajun, wake up to a mean breakfast in New Orleans.
Clover Grill
It was a Clover chili-bacon cheeseburger, cooked under a dented Chevy hubcap, accompanied by a side of chili-cheese fries and a chocolate malt at 2 a.m., that convinced me I needed to go on a diet in March 2003. You think that's fattening? Try the biscuits and peppery country gravy ($3.49), crispy bacon, and huge omelets ($4.25). No, it's not healthy. Yes, it's delicious. (And, yes, I snuck in another late-night order of chili-cheese fries. Hey, it's breakfast to some people.) 900 Bourbon Street; (504) 598-1010. Breakfast for two: $12 with tip.
Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
This cottage calms a stressful morning with overhead fans, a friendly staff, and healthy menu options. Their yogurts, fruit, and granola can combat the grease that flows through this city like the Mississippi. Or to hell with healthy, and order crab cake Benedict ($10.95) or a decadent omelet ($6.95-$8.95). You won't go wrong either way. 7801 Panola Street; (504) 3141810. Breakfast for two: $12-$20.
Petunias Restaurant
Big as a Frenchman's ego, the crêpes here have a delicate taste and, should you be so inclined, come stuffed with ingredients ranging from Louisiana crabmeat to ice cream, cherries, and brandy. Try the St. Marie Crêpe ($16.95). The size of a small pizza, it's stuffed with spinach, Cheddar, and ham sliced thinly enough to pass as prosciutto. Tables are private, and the second room is fairly dark-good for those who may have spent too much time on Bourbon Street the previous night. 817 St. Louis Street; (504) 522-6440. Breakfast for two: $30. MORGAN MURPHY
BIG EASY CLASSICS
Brennan's Restaurant, inventor of the two-million-calorie breakfast, is not only the most expensive way to start your day, but also the most famous. Have the eggs Houssarde (like eggs Benedict, but covered in a wine-andmushroom reduction); (504) 525-9711. Café Du Monde, on the other hand, is cheap. Chicory coffee and huge bags of beignets will satisfy any appetite at any hour; 1-800-772-2927. At Mother's Restaurant, light biscuits, dense pancakes, and an unofficial greeter named Elvis continue New Orleans's custom of fine food with a dash of crazy; (504) 523-9656.
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