Brunch is one of the most popular meals for Americans to eat during the weekends. Since many Americans have hectic schedules that require them to work long and unwanted hours there is little time for socializing. Many of us want to join our friends and family for a meal, but our work schedules make it difficult because we all work at different hours. The typical nine to five job does not exist too often anymore.

With the changes in how often and how much we work we have adapted our lives and our eating schedules to allow for more socialization. While brunch has existed since about the 1930s in the United States, it has become much more popular in the last decade than ever before. In 1939 Sunday was considered to be a two-meal day where people would eat brunch and then dinner later in the day. People did not start eating brunch on Saturday until the 1990s. Today, many restaurants offer brunch Friday through Sunday because of its growing popularity.

Some holidays, like Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more make brunch into a national event. Almost every restaurant around the country offers brunch on these holidays and finding a reservation can be extremely challenging. While most Americans enjoy brunch on these special occasions, more and more people are starting to enjoy brunch every weekend. Many people use Saturdays and Sundays to enjoy brunch with friends, family, and one another.

There are many benefits to eating brunch and more people are starting to realize how convenient this mealtime is. One of the main reasons people enjoy brunch is that they can socialize with friends and family without having to worry about what time people get up. You can easily schedule a reservation for brunch around noon and not have to worry if people will be late. Another great benefit of brunch is that people can order what they want. If some people have already eaten breakfast they can enjoy lunch, while if others have not eaten yet that morning they can enjoy breakfast. Another great benefit of enjoying brunch is that it is perfectly acceptable and almost always encouraged to drink at these events. You can enjoy a mixed drink or mimosa with your meal and not feel judged about drinking early in the day.

Brunch has become one of the main times throughout the week that people spend time together. Recent studies have shown that when people go to brunch they often feel happier and more excited to start their day. After the meal people tend to have more energy and are more willing to get things done around the home.

In the past, Sunday brunch was typically enjoyed after people went to church. Many Americans left the church with their family and friends and wanted to enjoy a meal together so they created brunch. In the last decade, many people still enjoy brunch after church, but it is also enjoyed by millions of people around the country.

Brunch is most popular in the big cities around the United States. For example, people are much more likely to go to brunch in New York City and Washington, DC than they are to in Kansas City or Oklahoma. Brunch is extremely popular in the big cities and on the coasts, but it is starting to gain popularity in other areas as well. Brunch is also most popular in tourist destinations around the country. Where there are a lot of hotels, you will also see a lot of restaurants offering brunch menus. Many hotels have stopped offering complimentary breakfast in large cities because they know people are more likely to go out and spend money on brunch at a restaurant where they can also enjoy bottomless drinks.

Brunch typically occurs anywhere from 9 am until 2 pm. This large window allows people to adjust their schedules, wake up when they want, and meet their friends and family for a meal. Brunch has a lot of flexibility because people can choose to order anything in the breakfast or lunch categories. Most restaurants, like DC Harvest, have a special menu designated for brunch options. Many options include drink specials, traditional breakfast items, appetizers, and special lunch items.

If you are traveling to a new city on a vacation or business trip you should always look for the best brunch options in the area. When people travel they tend to sleep in and when they wake up they may be craving something special. Brunch menus always have something that is not traditional and keeps people coming back for more.

If you are traveling to Washington, DC you should definitely check out DC Harvest and join others there for a bottomless brunch DC style. Reservations are highly recommended because this place is popular with both locals and tourists alike. The food is excellent and the selection of food is superb. One of the best features about this bottomless brunch DC is that it offers its guests bottomless mimosas and bottomless bloody marys for a very fair price. You can feel free to drink all you want and eat a delicious meal. There is no need to rush out of the restaurant because this option of bottomless drinks is available for their entire brunch.

DC Harvest also offers a wide selection of appetizers that can easily be shared with the whole table. One of the most delectable appetizers they offer is the Crispy Spice Dusted Beef Short Ribs. This appetizer includes red onions, marinated avocado, and grapefruit chermoula, making it one of the most popular and special dishes on the menu. DC Harvest features a unique brunch menu with options that you cannot find anywhere else in the area. They offer a variety of french toast items, steak and eggs, vegan meals, Winter Vegetable Scramble, Shrimp and Grits, and a lamb burger. If you are looking for something a little lighter you can also check out their sides.

DC Harvest is one of the most sought after restaurant experiences in all of the city because they are a family-owned business with years of experience. They always use fresh and local food and change their menu to fit the seasons. This approach to food and customer service leaves people wanting to come back for more to see what the next season has to offer.

While many people use brunch as a time to socialize with friends and family it can also be enjoyed with immediate family and as a couple. Enjoying brunch with your spouse, significant other, and children can be an unforgettable experience. You can try new foods together, engage in a wonderful conversation, and make new memories in a new city with one another. Brunch in a new city is a great time to put down phones and really connect with one another. You can use the time and the food as a topic of conversation and make it a weekend tradition if everyone enjoys it. The ability to try new things allows us to evolve and create new traditions as a couple and as a family. “Going to brunch” may turn into your new thing to do.

Anytime you are looking to travel to a new city you should always research the city, and its restaurants, attractions, tourist locations, and other things to do. Reading the reviews and seeing what people have to say about the area and the location can help ensure that you enjoy your trip and make it one of the best experiences that you will never forget.

Ever attended a networking event only to stop by for some food later? The food might look delicious, and the setting might be out of this world, but when you can’t finish the snack in two bites, it will be a nightmare as you try to speak and eat at the same time. Networking events need food that can be eaten in one or two bites, look and be delicious, and save people that awkward moment of waiting for each other to swallow so as can speak. When planning your next menu, use these handy tips. 

1.      Learn more about your guests 

The professional level of your guests plays a vital role in determining what to feed them. Are they politicians, business people, or a fundraising circle? Also, if they attend events frequently, they must have tasted a lot of cuisines. You might need to research a little more to get food that will impress them. Also, their age makes a huge difference in food preferences. Older people prefer a mild menu, those concern about health will be comfortable with seafood and vegan options, while younger and middle-aged people are more adventurous.

2.      Sitting or standing 

Events are typically hosted in standing receptions as opposed to traditional plated meals. This model does not limit your attendees to their table but opens them up to move around and network with more people. Using a restaurant booking platform will give you options for the kind of space you can book for your event. Besides saving you the trouble to make the booking yourself, you have a variety of options available. Your menu should reflect your venue and sitting or standing arrangement. An easy grab-and-go accommodates more dietary choices, the same way guests choose who to sit and connect with during the meal. Grab-and-go menus also facilitate moving around, which makes it easy for your guests to interact. 

3.      Think about your guest’s teeth

There is nothing worse than having something stuck in your teeth. You may try to ignore it as you make meaningful connections, but it will stick at the back of your mind and keep you self-conscious. Anything with small fresh cuts such as lettuce, seeds and herbs are trouble. Your attendees may not notice it immediately, but you don’t want them to feel embarrassed when they look in the mirror at home and find something stuck on their teeth.

4.      Think about seasonal and fresh items 

The time of year can help you determine the food and beverage to serve. Which items are in season for spring and summer? Does your region have a popular item your attendees have not tried? Reflecting the locale and using the freshest ingredients will give more than enough options to include in your menu. Remember to keep in mind the ethnic and region of your attendees. It would be a disaster if you served meat to a group that doesn’t eat meat. Speak with your executive chef for tips on what to cook if your attendees are of specific origin or religion.

There is nothing more eerily interesting to the common man as the mind of a serial killer. True crime continues to be the source of fascination for many, due to just how out of ordinary the crimes people commit can be, by people who could be next door neighbors or friends.

Nothing brings people together like food, and knowing that serial killers have a taste for something other than blood is as interesting as it is humanizing. Let’s explore the last meals of these convicted killers, before paying the ultimate price for their federal crimes: (more…)

“If you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life,” said Frank Lloyd Wright.  In the annals of history, Frank Lloyd Wright is famous for being a pilot; however, he was, in fact, one of the first purveyors of skin care (a little known piece trivia).  He as also one of the first to suggest that, utilizing a proper skin care regimen is, in fact, the first step to putting that “glow” on your face. This is even true when spring surprises you with a late winter blizzard.  Regardless of the season, or what the calendar says, putting one’s best skin forward is always in fashion.

Skin care, since the dawn of advertising, has been a favorite topic of conversation.  As potential customers, we see advertisements everywhere we turn – from television to print to online and beyond, for how our skin should be – and, what it should look like.  The one thing these marketing and advertising campaigns have in common is their commitment to helping people put their best skin forward. What they don’t tell us, however, is what this means when seasons change, locales changes, and most importantly, our body chemistry changes.  For that, we need a product line which changes with us, adjusts to our body chemistry, and understands what our skin needs, from the inside out.

Because the skin is our body’s largest organ, covering the equivalent of 26 square feet in size (about the size of a small porch), it makes up a lot more of our bodies than we may realize.  As a result, it is easy to see why it is so important to pamper our skin, take care of it properly, and keep it clean and refreshed. The majority of people are unaware that our skin can hold up to 1500 different types of bacteria at any given time, and that cleansing it properly, and gently, removes the toxins, setting us up for an even better glow and a healthier inside.

Now that you, the reader, understand why it’s so important to take care of your skin properly, it’s time to gain some knowledge about the types of skin care available today.  Skin care primarily comes in two categories: natural skin care and manufactured. The majority of experts agree that natural skin care is the healthiest way to go. Think of it this way, would you rather eat an organic piece of fruit or vegetables, or those that are chemically altered?  

Abha Saraswat, the Founder and CEO of Sano Naturals (http://www.sanonaturals.com) notes that “when you take care of your skin the way nature intended, you see the benefits for the short-term and the long-term.”  

Saraswat personally created the Sano Naturals skin care line when she realized it was the only way to improve her own skin. Since succeeding with her own skin, she has had one singular goal: to help others with problem skin to the have the best skin possible.  “I used to believe that makeup was the only way I could hide my skin and look better,” said Saraswat, “until I created a protocol which combined real science and nature to repair, nourish, and change my own skin. Once I accomplished this, I realized that it could also help others; thus, Sano was born.”

Natural skin care is in keeping with the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the preeminent organization studying and promoting healthy skin care.  While ASDS recommends slightly different things for different ages, they do recommend keeping your skin simple, protected, and moisturized for spring, even when winter throws you a big surprise.   This holds true at any age. Protecting against the elements is something that ASDS recommends vigilantly – regardless of the season.

Incorporating products like Sano’s Korean Beauty Mask, into your skin care regimen follows the ASDS protocol.  It cleanses gently and naturally, exfoliating only the top layer of skin. The mask also encourages skin replenishment and repair, while removing the harmful toxins and bacteria in the process.  The mask is used only two to three times per week, and should always be followed with a proper moisturizer. Saraswat explains that, “after the mask, the skin is clean and new, so this is the absolute best time for the moisturizer, so your skin will get the best benefits from it.”

Regardless of the products you select in your skin care regiment, one thing holds true…your skin is your first line of defense when it comes to your health and your proverbial “power suit” when it comes to your glow.  Taking care of it properly and consistently will reduce the aging process and, like a great new outfit, make you feel terrific all day long.