Brunch is good for catching up with old friends or as informal way of breaking bread with new ones. Brunch works for four as easily as it expands to a buffet for twenty. Just add more coffee, more bagels, more orange juice. It does not have to be the day after a wedding or New Year's morning. Make a few phone calls and commit.
Guests are less fussy before noon and the atmosphere seems more relaxed.
Bagels and cream cheese are fine, quiche, marinated salads. Add a couple of muffins, scones, and a coffeecake and you have it made. I like to make my brunches special. I am delighted to dine on a custom made maple butcher block harvest table. This solid, warm, elegant table comfortably seats twelve.