Create an even better reason to wake up with the roosters. While over-the-top pastries will have you begging for more, other delicious must-haves range anywhere from crème brûlée waffles topped with exotic fruit to puffy French toast or pasta alla carbonara (bacon-and-egg pasta). Really, breakfast can be anything you want it to be. For me, it’s bananas smothered in Nutella with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nuts! If that doesn’t do it for you, morning fare is being taken to a whole new level by local chefs who prove that breakfast is truly an elegant affair.   MARIA DESIDERATA MONTANA