A new brunch spot.

Johanna and her daughter at brunch at Hey Nonny

The calendar is blowing up which means a lot of frantic running minus the QT with our little, nuclear family. You never know how much you need it until you miss it, do it and then love it. I never want to be too busy to notice when I need to stop and pump the brakes which is why our jazzy brunch at Hey Nonny came at the perfect time.

A new experience, a cool concept and delicious food.

Brunch at Hey nonny
Brunch at Hey Nonny
A bloody mary at Hey Nonny
Johanna eating bacon at Hey Nonny
Johanna and her daughter at brunch at Hey Nonny
Johanna taking a mirror selfie in a houndstooth coat and flare pants.

Hey Nonny is no stranger to a busy evening crowd but what we didn’t know is that this awesome spot caters to the Sunday goers with a fabulous farm-to-table brunch that will please the kiddos as much as the adults. This North Shore gem has the friendliest staff and our jazz brunch was one of the most relaxing brunches I’ve had in a long time. The voice on this woman. It was incredible!

Here are the deets:

Who: YOU…get yourself there!

What: Hey Nonny Sunday Brunch

When: Every weekend.

Where: 10 South Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

Why: Switch up your brunch routine with this live music venue. Check their social feeds to review upcoming acts, too.

How: Grab yourself some tickets online and get brunchin’!

See you there + exact outfit details linked below.

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