"Sure, Cafe La Maude is a go-to for aromatic red shakshuka or brisket huevos rancheros. But the French-Lebanese brunch master is also a mandatory destination when you want dessert for breakfast. Several of their dishes fall into this category, but the best one is the tower of red velvet tiramisu pancakes. Thick layers of mascarpone are spread between fluffy, ruby red pancakes, all topped with whipped cream and crumbly ladyfinger cookies. And if you need a savory, za’atar-topped dish as the main event, just grab an order for the table." - candis mclean, alison kessler