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VOTING CLOSED: What is the best brunch dish in metro Atlanta? | Best of Atlanta

What to Know About the History of Brunch The word "brunch"— a blend of "breakfast" and "lunch"— first appeared in an 1895 Hunter's Weekly article by British author Guy Beringer. It reportedly caught on in the U.S. in the 1930s. Celebrities making transcontinental train trips often stopped in Chicago for a late morning meal. Hotels championed brunch since most restaurants were closed on Sundays. Soon, eateries began offering drinks, including now-signature brunch cocktails like bloody marys and mimosas. Ca

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Biscuits and gravy or a full buffet? Sweet or savory?

When life returns to normal, we’ll all be heading out to brunch on the weekend. What dish will you make a beeline for?

For those who live OTP, check out these great options.

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If the pollen doesn't bother you, opt for an outdoor meal at one of these three favorite locations.

And don’t forget the mimosa. Most restaurants offer brunch cocktails to ease you into the weekend.

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Now you can vote for the best brunch dish in Atlanta. Good luck choosing among these delicious offerings.

If you can't see the poll, click here.

Don't see your favorite on our list? Submit a write-in nominee by 6 p.m. Wednesday by emailing your pick to nancy.clanton@ajc.com. If enough people suggest your favorite, we'll add it to our poll.

The winner will be announced March 23.

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