"About as far east as you can possibly get, Chez Nick on the northern end of York Ave. is a reliable brunch option for bigger groups, especially if you want to get boozy. Their $12 Bloody Mary has enough horseradish to unclog your nose, and everything on the fairly standard brunch menu is really well made. Make sure their big, fluffy pancake with crunchy edges is on your table, and get either the breakfast burrito with mushroom al pastor, or chilaquiles loaded with barbacoa and plenty of toppings and soggy-yet-crunchy chips to offset the richness. You can always walk off your meal with a stroll along the East River." - will hartman, sonal shah, willa moore