12 Places to Brunch on New Year's Day, Mapped

by Darla Guillen Dec 31, 2013, 10:00am CST

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by Darla Guillen Dec 31, 2013, 10:00am CST

Whether you've been up all night or just woke up from a bubbles-induced slumber, you're likely to be hungry on the first morning of the new year. And a Southern post-New Year's Eve brunch calls for fried meat, eggs and Texas Caviar (black-eyed peas). Of course, a good Bloody Mary, beer or more champagne will help those who are in need of a little hair of the dog. We've got you covered from hearty breakfasts to cold pints, here are the places to head for a some post-New Year's Eve recovery.

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Hugo's

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The "Return to Life Brunch Buffet" promises to revive you after New Year's Eve festivities. The buffet is $29 per person / $10 per child. The full bar is available for some hair-of-the-dog help.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

(713) 524-7744

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D&T Drive Inn

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While older sibling Down House will also be offering brunch, D&T might be the more laid-back place to take friends. They're opening early at noon with a Bloody Mary & micheldada set-up bar, mimosas, Meadmosas (yes please!), and black-eyed peas and cabbage.

1307 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009

(713) 868-6165

MKT BAR

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Located on the first floor of downtown's Phoenicia, this bar and restaurant is celebrating the new year with a full-day brunch starting at noon. In honor of 2014, they'll be serving $14 celebratory specials until 10 p.m.

1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010

(832) 260-2222

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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

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Opening at 8 a.m. on the first of the year, head here for Southern-style seafood to soak up the New Year's Eve booze. Dixie fried chicken and homestyle potatoes are a great way to start the year. [Photo: Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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Petrol Station

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Stop by for Scotch eggs and fried-egg-topped Rancors at this beer bar. With Lone Pint's Dark Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout on nitro, it's another good option for those in need of a little hair of the dog. [Photo: Katharine Shilcutt]

985 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018

(713) 957-2875

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Caracol

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This new coastal Mexican restaurant from Hugo's owner Hugo Ortega will be open for lunch and dinner. Sleep in late and head here for a late-brunch to pretty-much-lunch meal today. [Photo: Max Burkhalter]

2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX 77056

(713) 622-9996

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Backstreet Cafe

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One of the city's best brunch spots is serving up frittatas and berry mimosas on the first of the year. And of course, they're cooking some black-eyed peas to bring you good fortune.

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

(713) 521-2239

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Fielding's Wood Grill

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The recently debuted brunch menu here will include some additional options, starting with a bacon-infused Bloody Mary and expanded brunch cocktails offerings. They open at noon.

1699 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380

(832) 616-3275

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BRC Gastropub

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They're opening at 10 a.m. and serving up bacon-topped mac and cheese and prime rib hash. You'll want to brunch here before you commit to your New Year's resolutions.

519 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

(713) 861-2233

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Lucille's

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Fried green tomatoes, grits and cornbread are musts at this Southern kitchen. Stop in if you want to impress out-of-town guests with some Southern hospitality.

5512 LA Branch St, Houston, TX 77004

(713) 568-2505

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Kenny & Ziggy's Deli

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This Galleria-area deli will open at 10 a.m. and serve its full brunch menu. Or sleep in and still nab some Matzoh Brei or blintzes in the evening, since they serve breakfast all day. Kenny & Ziggy's [Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]

2327 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

(713) 871-8883

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