Nestled in the Loews New Orleans Hotel, Poydras & Peters opened after an overnight flip transformed Cafe Adelaide into the sleek and cozy brunch spot that will be the highlight of your day. We were lucky enough to be treated to a brunch at this new spot in the CBD. Before we get to the food, lets take a second to acknowledge the coffee. It was immediate and ever flowing. If brunching post Saturday night frolics, this is a welcomed treat and late morning lifesaver. The food at

Despite the heat and threat of rain, we decided to check out the 3rd annual Beignet Fest. Pros: Lots of vendors with a wide variety of beignet options, both savory and sweet Ticket lines moved quickly to purchase tickets needed to purchase beignets List of foods and prices (# of tickets) available on the website prior to the event Kid friendly entertainment Delicious food! Cons: Zero shade Minimal seating Long lines for food #beignets #brunch #neworleans #nolabrunch #nola #ci

Brunch on a Monday? Yes, please! We both got The Peacemaker so we could mix and match Ruby Slipper's eggs benedicts. Excellent (Egg-cellent?) choice, as it's difficult to choose a favorite. The Ruby Slipper Cafe's uptown location serves brunch Monday - Friday 7am-2pm and Saturday/Sunday 7am-3pm. www.therubyslippercafe.net/location/uptown/ #rubyslipper #neworleans #nola #nolabrunch #brunch #restaurant #eggsbenedict #eggs #bloodymary #cocktails #irishcoffee