FEAT URE S // BRUNCH BEYOND THE BUFFET Options expand as more local eateries jump on the brunch bandwagon BY ADRIENNE ROBERTS // PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIN MARIE MILLER ll of us could use a mini-vacation — and brunch could very well be the b e s t w ay (w it hout booking a flight) to hit the pause button after a week of the daily grind. It’s a leisurely meal shared with friends and family — there’s no 66 METROPOLITAN DETROIT DINING GUIDE 2015 A 8 p.m. bedtimes to rush home to or dentist appointments to squeeze in beforehand. More and more metro Detroit restau-rants are offering weekend brunches — and doing them well. From traditional and fancy to bold and unpretentious, they all have one thing in common: They’re delicious and relaxing. Here are just a few of the area’s best. With one of the most charming patios in metropolitan Detroit, the brunch experi-ence at LA DOLCE VITA (Detroit) is not your average scrambled eggs and toast meal. Sit outside near the ivy-covered wall as you sip on a mimosa in this romantic atmosphere that also has live music. If it’s chilly out, the inside is beautiful too, with a cavern-like interior decorated with Renaissance-style art. DETROIT DIME STORE (Detroit) is a relatively new addition to the local brunch scene. Located in the Chrysler House, this is a no-fuss option for fresh fare in a beautiful setting. An airy, vintage interior makes this restaurant feel both welcoming and urban. A small menu offers all the basics you crave. Try the unique hash and breakfast sandwich options such as duck bop hash or a cheesesteak benny.
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