Best "Upscale" Breakfast?

[Macman]

My mother-in-law is in town starting next weekend, so my wife and I are taking advantage of having a full-time babysitter to do a few things we no longer have the opportunity to do very often. One of those things is going out for an "upscale" breakfast on Saturday morning.

We've done the Balthazar/Pastis thing, so are looking for something different...maybe something with a view, or in a neighborhood good for strolling afterwards. Great food is the most important factor, however.

We'd appreciate your suggestions!

[digsnola]

If it's not too late, eleven madison park is your place. Fantastic upscale brunch that is "mother-in-law certified" with its regal atmosphere and space. stare out the windows to madison square park and shake shack for that stroll after the meal.

[RGR]

Eleven Madison Park would certainly be my pick for an upscale brunch. Skip the breakfast stuff and head straight for Chef Daniel Humm's exquisite French-inspired lunch dishes.

http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/brun...

[idia]

Here ya go!
You will love it.
(I trust you are leaving grandma with the kids)

http://www.telepan-ny.com/brunch.html

[piccola]

Not exactly upscale, but at $12.99/pound, it's definitely an indulgence - City Bakery.

If you're having a late-ish breakfast, Clinton Street Baking Co. gets my vote.

[jinet12]

No view, or a good neighborhood to stroll, but for a really special breakfast, one that will impress your Mother-In-Law, take her to Norma's...www.opentable.com for reservations...

[kobetobiko]

You can do brunch at A Voce since they had opened up the outdoor (patio) seating in the summer! YUM!

[erin07nyc]

Blue Ribbon Bakery would be my pick. Get there early to get a good spot on line... I think they open at 11 or 11:30. Note: the best time to go and not have to wait on the weekend is 3:30, right at the end of brunch.

[kathryn]

Are you talking buffet or non-buffet here? Price ceiling?

I would have recommended Ouest but they only do brunch on Sundays.