Americans drive surge in Mother's Day brunch reservations

13 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 10

OpenTable's Top 100 list shows California has 19 restaurants, ahead of New York's 12, Texas's 11 and Illinois's 10, while more than half of states have none.
Hospitality executives say bookings can begin 10 weeks ahead and Mother's Day reservations may rise 30% to 40%, prompting restaurants to use prix fixe menus and streamlined service.
The report says brunch has shifted from breakfast to an affordable luxury experience, though many families still choose local diners and walk-in cafes outside national rankings.

Why are top brunch 'experiences' clustered in a few states, leaving over half of America out?

As restaurants sell pricey 'experiences,' how can you know if you're paying for quality or just digital hype?