More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great local journalism. Fountain's Food Adventures takes on Brunch. Check out some of the spots they found! (sponsored content) Brunch is a long-standing Southern tradition that brings a fun, sociable aspect to this special weekend meal. Way back in 1895 a British author Guy Beringer was making the case for a post-church Sunday meal, and pushed the words “breakfast” and “lunch” together to form “brunch”. Well Mary and her good friend Mimosa might have had a little something more to do with it too.