Tribeca, Manhattan · restaurant
The pies came first and they're still the move — cherry, apple, whatever's seasonal, made from scratch daily. The rest is American comfort done properly: buttermilk pancakes stacked high, matzo ball soup, gooey mac and cheese. Weekend brunch lines stretch down the block, so go on a late afternoon weekday, where you're likely to be seated next to Robert De Niro or Al Pacino.