"Chez Nick on the Upper East Side with easy reservations and a few big tables 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." - bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
"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
"Dishes like a burger on brioche and a whole roasted chicken with potatoes and broccoli rabe available for delivery and takeout - call 646-429-3310 to order." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Chez Nick is an American bistro on the Upper East Side where you can get braised chickpeas or ricotta toast sent to your apartment for a romantic lunch or dinner with someone who thinks your “two truths and a lie” are clever. They also deliver baked eggs and brunch cocktails on weekends, so you won’t have to run down Citarella in your pajamas on a Sunday morning. We recommend using this spot like Herbie Hancock uses his piano, often and skillfully." - nikko duren
"Chez Nick is an American bistro in Yorkville where you can get a glass of wine and ricotta toast with someone who thinks your two truths and a lie are clever. You can also grab some cucumber martinis and lemongrass pork steak with the only person who knows your social security number." - team infatuation