: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch
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Derla enjoys the chance to provide elevated breakfast and brunch at Fountain Restaurant as well as the bold Nikkei flavors at AJI Bar & Robata, with its Japanese-Peruvian influences.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
All the filmmakers except Green and Harry Lighton were present at the brunch.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
This brunch hotspot serves sweet and savory crepes, made from simple, fresh ingredients, along with a generous selection of coffee and tea.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At the Hitmakers brunch, Guy received the Living Legend/Iconic Collaboration in Film award for his work on Sinners, which introduced him to a new generation.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
All the filmmakers except Green and Harry Lighton were present at the brunch.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
This brunch hotspot serves sweet and savory crepes, made from simple, fresh ingredients, along with a generous selection of coffee and tea.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At the Hitmakers brunch, Guy received the Living Legend/Iconic Collaboration in Film award for his work on Sinners, which introduced him to a new generation.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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brunch
noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology
breakfast and lunch
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