Three New Brunch Options in Boston

Yes, it's pizza for "breakfast" at Ducali in the North End

By Naomi Kooker

Summer time is brunch time, and we have three new mid-day weekend meals for you to scope out. Take a look:

The Painted Burro: On June 24 this Mexican in Davis Square will introduce a Burro Brunch, a menu of classic Latin dishes with a twist. Among the dishes are Huevos Rancheros with Serrano ham, queso fresco, refried charro beans and salsa de la casa; Yucatan Meatloaf, which is two fried eggs on top of a spicy ground sirloin loaf stuffed with chorizo, ham, chicharron, green olives and toasted almonds, and glazed with guava ketchup; and Mexican chipotle chocolate chip pancakes made with Taza chocolate (11 AM-2 PM, Sunday; 617-776-0005).



Ducali Pizzeria & Bar: This North End pizzeria launched its Calcio Brunch, complete with pizza for breakfast - mmmm - June 10. There’s the Pizza Ducale with potato, pancetta, mozzarella and egg, along with other breakfast pizzas; frittatas, and the pizzelle – waffles topped with mascarpone, honey and strawberries (10:30 AM-3 PM, Saturday and Sunday; 617-742-4144).

Odyssey Cruises: Looking for something a little more formal? You’ll find it aboard the Odyssey, which features a Sunday Champagne and Chocolate Brunch cruise. This meal includes savory items, bubbly (of course) and a chocolate fountain for dessert (11 AM boarding; cruise 12-2 PM; $57.90 per person; 866-307-2469; odysseycruises.com).