Fūl medammis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ful_medames), a simple breakfast of fava beans and chick peas boiled, mashed and served in olive oil, is a wonderful way to start a lazy day out on the patio with friends. Especially when you have fresh mint, radish, dandelion and other greens on the side from your garden.

In Thailand we had boiled rice with shrimp for breakfast. Although it sounds plain, it can be very tasty and matches the Thai spices well. In fact, I think a boiled-rice station would be a nice addition to a hotel's fancy Sunday brunch. Some shrimp, other seafood selection, beef, pork, vegetables and broth poured over rice would make a nice presentation; and make the hotel stand out over the typical omelet and carving stations that you see.