This article was originally published in the April 2023 issue of 225 magazine.
Breakfast changes lives. What we eat and drink in our first waking hours sets the tone for the rest of the day. That Monday morning jolt of espresso or hunger-halting bite of an omelet can alter the course of a week, and in turn the months and the years.
And it’s not just what we eat, but how.
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We jam grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches into our mouths during the ever-increasing morning commute, or steal bites of homemade toast as we type on our laptops during work-from-home days.
Breakfast is always best, though, when we slow down and savor it.
Meetups at Baton Rouge’s crop of stylish coffee shops become rituals among coworkers looking for a change of scenery. No need to beat the clock at leisurely, breakfast-all-day joints like Louie’s Cafe, which welcomes early and late risers alike; or Spoke & Hub, which proves breakfast burritos can be paired with craft cocktails.
Breakfast is an excuse to be nostalgic, as restaurants riff on artisanal Pop-Tarts, cereal milk and sprinkle-studded pancakes.
Even side dishes can steal the show. Crispy, salty hash browns or cheesy grits play double duty as they morph into bases for hearty bowls. Crumbly, buttery biscuits or toasty bagels become vessels for sandwiches stuffed with egg, sausage or avocado.
The most important meal of the day does not need to be fancy. The kitchen’s plating—not to mention restaurantgoers’ outfits—don’t need to be Instagram-perfect like at weekend brunch.
Breakfast’s only job is to make us feel good. It’s comfort food and a powerful source of energy—as long as we make time to savor it. Let’s chow down.
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Healthy at Home
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Edible Art
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Breakfast Club
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