I was actually not a huge fan of Verde, but I just had brunch at Prairie, and I really really liked it. My wife and older child had the 2 squash soup which I sampled, and it was really great. I don't normally even like squash soup. I had a salad with fennel and citrus, and it was so well done. It is rare that I see a properly seasoned salad presented to me. This one was perfect.
My hot chicken was awesome, I love that they used pickled onion instead of a pickle slice. My younger son devoured his french toast, and my wife loved her vegetarian biscuits and gravy. The service was good and attentive.
There are a ton of great restaurants in the East End. There are however a limited number of really great brunch places. E2 in Highland Park, Square Cafe, Union Pig and Chicken (surprising but great) etc. Add this one to the list. There are to be sure other great places to go for standard diner food--really awesome diner food, Pamelas, even Ritter's. It is nice to have another place for brunch that offers something other than omelets and pancakes (nothing wrong with either--love em both).