574947 Mon Nov 24 13:22:46 -0800 2008 4 18 Manhattan 0 4198659 I live in Murray Hill and I'm looking for a great (not good) weekend brunch place in the area. I'm not sure if this is even possible - but I'm hoping so because it's getting cold. I rarely go to Penelope's because it's insanely crowded. Any other suggestions? Much appreciated! Sorry about the post. I see an older one here on the same subject: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/475572 Mon Nov 24 13:22:46 -0800 2008 200203 kissy28c 1 4198685 Artisinal Josie's Hudson Place Resto Banc Cafe Pamplona EMP Cafe at Country Mon Nov 24 13:30:35 -0800 2008 4198659 232521 italianagambino 2 4199532 I don't believe EMP is still open for brunch. Mon Nov 24 18:43:23 -0800 2008 4198685 12019 ellenost 3 4200546 I had brunch this past Sunday at Barking Dog and it was good. Big portions, good service. I also second Josies as a choice as well as Banc Tue Nov 25 07:25:21 -0800 2008 4199532 134710 taboo 3 4200717 Correct, ellenost. EMP stopped serving brunch in July. Besides, I never thought of it as being in Murray Hill. Looking at that thread linked on the original post, I see it pre-dates the opening of Bar Milano, which serves brunch. We've only been there for dinner. Though I don't consider it to be in Murray Hill, many others do. http://www.barmilano.com Tue Nov 25 08:33:19 -0800 2008 4199532 13867 RGR