"The Peruvian sweetheart in the city, Tio Lucho’s, has finally given into brunch, though with its own refreshing twist — with salads, ceviche, and avocado toast with egg salad. The Ceviche Carretillero, in particular, is an umami treat. The base is leche de tigre and red miso (combining light and rich components) topped with fresh grouper, fried calamari, and crispy corn. There are so many textures, so many layers of flavor here, pricked with fresh acidity — why would you not want to wake up like this? The garden salad with lima beans, kabocha (a winter squash), corn, goat cheese, and olives is another treat. There’s a poached egg on it, so it qualifies as brunch, right? The heartier croque señor and the newly offered deviled eggs are an indulgent treat. The coffee service is perfection, too." - Henna Bakshi