I had walked by 44 and 1/2 restaurant many times, and had heard great things. I stopped by this popular Hell's Kitchen joint last week and was very happy with their brunch. It's a great menu and the food delivers. Start with their good complimentary corn muffin, then move on to the their Crabcake Benedict ($17). Lump crabmeat with a house made hollandaise was satisfying and will cure any hangover. Everything else on the menu looks solid, and I look forward to going back for dinner.

44 and 1/2
626 10th Ave (bet. 44th and 45th)
New York, NY 10036
212-399-4450
http://www.44andx.com/44andahalf/