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  Bubba’s, Venerable Park Cities Spot, Still Turns Out a Fine Gravy

  March 12 at 4 a.m.

  With so much mediocre gravy in the world, finding a decent one can make your day. And you can at a spot in University Park — it’s a standby for fried chicken and has been there long enough to be an established staple. In fact, when I was 6, I...

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  Lucky’s Cafe Still Satisfies for Brunch

  March 2 at 4 a.m.

  I used to go to Lucky’s Cafe all the time in college. Despite my never really having lived that far from it, it fell off my rotation until recently. And that’s a mistake, considering the place is still pretty wonderful. For one, there aren’t a lot of places that feel...

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  Living La Dulce Vida Through Italian Brunch

  February 24 at 4 a.m.

  I can never get past eggs Benedict or pancakes when checking out a new brunch menu. It’s fun to see how differently two very basic breakfast items can be made. Plus, how could anyone choose between something savory versus sweet for brunch? That’s why it’s always good to bring friends...

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  Meso Maya’s Brunch Leaves Us Wanting More Flavor

  February 13 at 4 a.m.

  I remember when Meso Maya opened near downtown about eight years ago: There was hype. Walking in on a Sunday morning for brunch in 2020, that appears to still be the case. You’re asked if you have a reservation at the host stand, and look around with that tinge of...

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  The Morning After Gave Us All We Love About Brunch

  February 10 at 4 a.m.

  I’m not the biggest brunch guy. I feel like maybe later in life I’ll get there because I certainly love traditional brunch items, and day drinking seems like it might be fun in an alternate timeline where I don’t have so damn much to do. But Medrano is a brunch...

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  Brunch at E Bar Is Mostly About the Margaritas

  February 7 at 4 a.m.

  E Bar Tex-Mex is a good enough go-to for strong margaritas and meeting up with a friend on the way home. But you can also hit it for brunch — or breakfast food any time of day. And thankfully, you can still get margaritas even if you are having the...