Best of Rhode Island 2009 Editors' Picks

Though diners wax rhapsodic about claiming a patio seat during evening hours, Waterman Grille's brunch with a view can't be beat when parents and friends come to visit. In addition to a bevy of indulgent breakfast foods – from triple cheese omelets to Hereford sliders_—Waterman's also known for mixing a mean morning cocktail. Don't knock the Leinenkugel Mimosa (wheat beer and O.J.) until you try it; it's the perfect remedy for a late Saturday night.