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On Premature Brunching and Its Discontents

We’re in the middle of that awkward seasonal shift, and so many restaurants are taking to the sidewalks, permits in hand, and setting up their tables and chairs for spring and summer dining. Alas, the weather just isn’t there yet. Our brethren over at Daily Intel have thus endured their first cold-weather outdoor brunch of the season and are pondering what it all means for New York life. The pros and cons of alfresco dining are debated, along with its onanistic equivalents, and you’ll learn a lot about both parties and where they stand on the issue. It’s a good existential issue to carry you into the weekend.

Eating Brunch Outside Before It’s Time: A Debate [Daily Intel]

On Premature Brunching and Its Discontents