Peter Hoffman's East Village joint Back Forty, serves a killer brunch. From awesome pork jowl nugetts ($4), with jalapeño jam, to a delectable pickle and cheese board ($10), Back Forty has got the brunch thing down. A simple fried egg served on a house made English muffin, served with bacon, cheddar cheese, mixed greens, and apple butter might tickle your fancy. Get a side of maple sage pork sausage too, you'll be glad you did. Or, perhaps, some sensational sweet potato pancakes ($12), with sweet potato bacon jam, and creme fraiche. It's as addictive as a pancake can get. Order them. End with a fresh doughnut, and life is complete. Brunch is hot in NYC, and Back Forty is packing heat.

Back Forty (East Village)
190 Avenue B (and 12th St.)
New York, NY 10009
212-388-1990
www.backfortynyc.com