As mentioned on the show . . . according to chefs, these are foods you should NOT order at brunch. And if you’ve experienced a hangover the day after brunch, number 6 on the list explains why . . .
- Anything you could easily make at home. Seems like a no-brainer, but you really should avoid the cheap easy meals you could make from home. For example, scrambled eggs and toast. Order ‘em if you want ‘em, but you’re paying a premium for something you could make for 50 cents. And their version probably isn’t much better than yours.
- Corned beef hash. Little fact I didn’t know – a lot of people don’t realize they prefer the CHEAP, canned variety. So you’re underwhelmed when it’s made from scratch. Also, restaurants tend to toss all kinds of leftovers in the corned beef hash which means you might be eating yesterday’s scraps. Specialty omelets are another way they like to use old ingredients that are going bad.
- Eggs Benedict. This order can be a risky order because bacteria loves hollandaise sauce. Chefs always make big batches of it ahead of time, so it’s probably been sitting out a while.
- Canadian bacon. It comes pre-cooked, so all they’re doing is heating it up. BOOOO. And it’s not ordered as much as regular bacon. So if you’re brunching on a Sunday, there’s a chance it’s been sitting in the fridge since LAST Sunday.
- Steak and eggs. If you’re at a restaurant that’s NOT known for a good steak then don’t order it. More than likely you’ll get a tough, low-quality cut of meat.
- Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Be ready for a hangover. When drinks are “bottomless,” they’re usually made with the cheapest liquor, champagne, and juice. Womp womp.