111713 Mon Nov 04 16:47:24 -0800 2002 6 7 Chicago Area 0 605442 Any suggestions for a good brunch spot in the loop or river north area to take out-of-town guests? Mon Nov 04 16:47:24 -0800 2002 0 aet 1 605444 Well, Wishbone is always good but presumably packed on weekends (never actually been to the downtown one on weekends). Southern comfort food with a yuppie-oriented fat level. Metromix.com has a whole bunch of brunch listings right now. Mon Nov 04 18:19:33 -0800 2002 605442 0 Mike G 1 605453 Though not River North, you might want to consider Brett's. A wonderful, warm and cozy spot, serves an excellent brunch. I haven't been there lately, but my memories of brunch there are wonderful and I wouldn't hesitate to return. It's not terribly large, though certainly large enough and not packed. BRETT'S RESTAURANT (I think she just changed the name, actually, to Brett's Cafe Americain--like Casablanca) 2001 W. Roscoe Chicago, IL 773/248-0999 Tue Nov 05 10:04:01 -0800 2002 605442 0 Gypsy Boy 1 1809777 Speaking of brunch, does anyone have a recommendation for a NICE brunch buffet? I assume they exist but I haven't been able to find one. Tue Aug 15 18:40:03 -0700 2006 605442 23232 mds60 2 1809995 Check out 4 Seasons buffet brunch menu here: http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/dining.html Tue Aug 15 20:00:07 -0700 2006 1809777 10261 jbw 2 1810242 Corosh on Milwaukee has a pretty good brunch buffet. Not the caliber of 4 star hotels, but better than Stanley's and other bars out there. http://www.corosh.com/ 1072 N. Milwaukee Tue Aug 15 21:23:09 -0700 2006 1809777 13881 Payton Chicago 1 1812972 Orange!!! It's on the border of being in the South Loop, on Harrison, west of Dearborn. Great, kind of funky brunch food. They have excellant pancake flights - four different kinds of silver dollar pancakes based on a common theme (like chocolate or wine), as well as interesting omelettes. Wed Aug 16 21:56:24 -0700 2006 605442 26357 SuzMiCo