466550 Tue Dec 04 23:31:42 -0800 2007 5 18 Manhattan 0 3180735 Can you get a gourmet, inventive, "high-cuisine" experience for breakfast anywhere in the city? Tue Dec 04 23:31:42 -0800 2007 11431 shivohum 1 3183238 For inventiveness, I don't think you can top Shopsin's. Wed Dec 05 17:39:00 -0800 2007 3180735 10681 piccola 1 3183263 Le Parker Meridian's "Norma's" Brunch/Breakfast buffet on wknds is supposed to be good. Wed Dec 05 17:47:21 -0800 2007 3180735 143977 mands917 2 3184412 Hrm. I've been there, and it's decent, but nothing particularly special, I thought. Thu Dec 06 07:27:34 -0800 2007 3183263 11431 shivohum 3 3184452 Ditto -- although the OJ and smoothies are very good, the entrees are mediocre, particularly for the prices they charge. Thu Dec 06 07:41:01 -0800 2007 3184412 10936 kathryn 1 3184525 While it may not score points for inventiveness, I believe that Balthazar has perhaps the best upscale breakfast in the city. Also, as the usual crowd is still in bed during traditional breakfast hours, you can get in without a great deal of effort. Thu Dec 06 08:00:13 -0800 2007 3180735 27580 Brooklyn Brendan