The denizens of Lower Queen Anne know they've got a good thing going, with nearly every heart's desire just a short walk away. Add to this list of amenities a new option for that most indulgent of weekend meals: brunch, now served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moxie, on First Avenue North.

"Food with nerve" is Moxie's slogan, and chef Lauri Carter's menu delivers robust interpretations of the classics, from Frangelico French toast with whipped mascarpone ($11) to a lamb patty melt with Swiss gruyere and Russian dressing ($12). And who could argue with sides like duck-fat-fried potatoes? Add a Bloody Moxie or Prosecco bellini (mimosa's demure cousin), and you'll wish the weekend rolled around more often.

Moxie's menu will change seasonally, which gives you an excellent excuse to go back for seconds -- and beyond.

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