The Kitchen
Since it’s almost the first day of 2019, we need to make plans to kick it off with a bang! How about spending the day with friends and family at a New Year’s Day brunch? Keep reading for where to head for the best brunch you’ll have in 2019—if you’re not too hung over to make it!
The Kitchen {316 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.836.1300}
No need to get up early this New Year’s Day if you choose to brunch at chic American bistro, The Kitchen. Offered all day from 10am-9pm, guests can pick anything off the brunch menu, including Buttermilk Belgian Waffles and a complimentary mocktail.
ETA Restaurant and Bar {Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 North Park Drive, Chicago; 312.840.6605}
ETA’s “New Year Same You” Brunch is a can’t-miss, with exclusive New Year’s Day offerings like an Omelet station, Oysters on the half shell, and—drumroll please—bottomless bloody Mary’s and mimosas! Stop in on January 1 anytime between 10am and 2:30pm. This is also a great spot to take out-of-towners for the New Year since it’s walkable from many Chicago hot spots.
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Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap {41 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.266.0400}
All you have to do is roll out of bed and head to Jake Menick’s for their annual Hangover Pajama Brunch. No changing necessary! At only $10 a person, the brunch buffet is a steal with an endless list of options like Deep Fried French Toast, cinnamon rolls, and build-your-own Bloody Mary skewers.
The Publican {837 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.733.9555}
Don’t let the party stop after midnight! Check out The Publican’s boozie New Year’s brunch and order a pitcher of Aperol spritz for the table. Of course, there are still plenty of mouthwatering food options to pick from like Johnnycake’s and Fried Chicken.
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Bar Cargo {605 North Wells Street, Chicago; 312.929.0065}
You had better save room and wear stretchy pants for this brunch! The River North pizzeria (and bar by night) turns into a pajama party on January 1. Load up on the bottomless brunch buffet and mimosas while ringing in the new year with sports on the TV, board games, and the chance to win prizes! Offered 11am-2:30pm.
Beatrix {River North, Fulton Market, Streeterville; 312.284.1377}
Find all your favorites and more at Beatrix’s New Year’s Day brunch. Offered 8am-3pm, there is plenty of time to stop in for classics like Green Chili Enchiladas, Brown Sugar Bacon, and Belgian Style Waffles. And we can’t forget to mention the drinks—how does a spicy Bloody Mary or Boozy Banana Joe sound?
By Audrey Rompon | Contributor
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