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

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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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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.

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.

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.

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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]

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]

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]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

Blacksmith

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It's not a full-on brunch, but it's your best bet for a good Valrhona Mocha or biscuit sandwich. They'll be open at 9 a.m. on the first of the year.

Hugo's

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.

D&T Drive Inn

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.

MKT BAR

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.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

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]

Petrol Station

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]

Caracol

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]

Backstreet Cafe

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.

Fielding's Wood Grill

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.

BRC Gastropub

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.

Lucille's

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.

Kenny & Ziggy's Deli

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]

Blacksmith

It's not a full-on brunch, but it's your best bet for a good Valrhona Mocha or biscuit sandwich. They'll be open at 9 a.m. on the first of the year.

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