663215 Thu Oct 29 04:15:54 -0700 2009 7 18 Manhattan 0 5139561 Good morning chowhounders- My wife and I are treating a good friend of our to brunch this weekend. We are on a budget however and this girl Loves to drink. We could easily end up paying for 4-5 $10/12 dollar cocktail drinks (ie-bloody mary) along with a $15 entree=$65- JUST FOR HER! This is waaay out of our budget. And so, were hoping to find a nice brunch place, any neighborhood, good american (possibly eclectic) cuisine with DRINKS INCLUDED. Thanks. Thu Oct 29 04:15:54 -0700 2009 77220 Legman 1 5139741 HK, Tre, Film Center, Nero or the Sunburnt Cow. My friends are partial to Arte Cafe, though I haven't been. Thu Oct 29 06:37:28 -0700 2009 5139561 68363 JungMann 1 5139788 I had brunch at Calle Ocho (Columbus btw. 81-82 Sts.) a while back and it had all you can drink sangira included. As I recall it was reasonable and good, if a bit crowded and noisy. www.calleochonyc.com 446 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10024 (212) 873-5025 Thu Oct 29 06:56:27 -0700 2009 5139561 110897 City Kid 1 5139790 Calle Ocho but only on Sunday. Most entrees are under $15 and all you can drink sangria is included. Try to get a reservation now! if not, show up a little before noon to grab a table at the bar area. In comparison to all the AYCD brunch places, I find it the least of a headache to get a table. Thu Oct 29 06:58:02 -0700 2009 5139561 93566 kelea 1 5139800 Looking into my crystal ball i envision lots of hounds recommending Essex and before they do i'll throw in my $0.02 and say skip it. yes, they offer all you can drink mimosas and bloody mary but a.) the food isn't very good b.) the service is AWFUL c.) they rush you out so you don't even really get to take advantage of the all you can drink. i've been to essex probably 6 times (although it's been about 2 years) and have never had a positive experience Thu Oct 29 07:02:17 -0700 2009 5139561 50017 El Tigre 2 5139811 Oh god the food at Essex is just terrible. I wouldn't recommend it cause in my mind, it doesn't fall into the "still delicious" criteria above. The Sunburnt Cow is a GIANT step up. HOWEVER, it is a NIGHTMARE to get a table. You'll have to get there really early. Another place to consider is Tre. In east village. They have all you can drink as well. I haven't been but my friends enjoyed it. Thu Oct 29 07:06:26 -0700 2009 5139800 93566 kelea 1 5140003 List of NYC’s Boozy Brunch Spots http://www.winedanddined.com/2009/03/all-you-can-drink-aycd-brunch/ Thu Oct 29 08:12:38 -0700 2009 5139561 10936 kathryn 1 5144302 In the midtown area and affordable is Cibo on 41st/2nd. Offers a nice $18.95 pre fixe brunch menu which includes 2 courses, drink, pastry basket, coffee/tea. . See menu at http://cibonyc.com/page/o17k/Brunch_Menu.html Also Roberto Passon (www.robetopasson.com) on 9th Ave offers unlimited drink for $8. Entreees are in the $7-$10 range. A bit noisy and crowded. at brunch. Would reserve via Open Table to avoid the wait. Fri Oct 30 18:53:32 -0700 2009 5139561 15619 fayth