It’s been a good year for brunching in Acadiana.
Last December, brunch restaurant Toasted Yolk Cafe opened at 2512 Kaliste Saloom Road, offering the hearty breakfast-meets-lunch favorites that make this weekend meal an event — chicken and waffles, bloody marys and mimosas, a variety of eggs Benedicts and more.
The arrival of Toasted Yolk was followed by Ruby Slipper’s debut in Lafayette. Founded in New Orleans in 2008, Ruby Slipper reminds guests that brunch is meant to be decadent. Between glazed French toast bites and bread pudding pancakes, big flavors make for a memorable experience, especially with a crowd (allowing for more sampling).
Why do people love brunch? It’s a meal that gives you permission — to eat dessert for breakfast, to have a cocktail before 2 p.m., to try a plate-sized omelet. Brunch is also a relaxed meal, often taken on a Saturday or Sunday with a group of friends all enjoying their day off…