By now, you probably know where you’re ringing in the new year. But have you thought about what you’ll do in the morning? (Other than find your way home.) These five spots are one step ahead of you — and that pounding head of yours. Check metromix.com for more New Year’s Day brunch ideas.
Sunda
110 W. Illinois St. 312-644-0500
Brunch hours: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hangover helpers: Loco Moco (left, chef Rodelio Aglibot’s Hawaiian-styled hangover cure, featuring hamburger topped with gravy and fried eggs on a bed of steamed rice), congee (Asian rice porridge) with various toppings
Hair of the dog: Bloody Mary bar with Asian-inspired spices (sambal, sriracha, fresh wasabi) and garnishes (tofu, kimchee, crispy duck skin and more)
33 Club
1419 N. Wells St. 312-664-1419
Brunch hours: Noon-4 p.m.
Hangover helpers: Eggs Benedict, challah French toast
Hair of the dog: Spicy house Bloody Marys garnished with red, green and sport peppers, tomatoes, pickles and celery stalk
Dunlay’s on the Square/Dunlay’s on Clark
3137 W. Logan Blvd. 773-227-2400/2600 N. Clark St. 773-883-6000
Brunch hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hangover helpers: Fried egg sandwich on rye, oatmeal pancakes with maple butter
Hair of the dog: Bloody Marys fortified with Guinness, garnished with a hearty skewer (fresh mozzarella, pickle, pepper, soppressata, green olive) and served with a Trumer Pils chaser
Goose Island Brewpub
1800 N. Clybourn Ave. 312-915-0071
Brunch hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Hangover helpers: Braised-pork enchiladas topped with over-easy eggs, breakfast skillets
Hair of the dog: Fuzzy Morning (Champagne, OJ and a splash of peach schnapps) and plenty of Goose Island beer
Bonus: Brunch is served all day, so if you don’t feel that headache coming on until 8 p.m., you’re still covered
Rockit Bar & Grill
22 W. Hubbard St. 312-645-6000/3700 N. Clark St. 773-645-4400
Brunch hours: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (River North); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Wrigleyville)
Hangover helpers: The King (French toast topped with peanut butter, bananas, whipped cream and toasted peanuts), chorizo- and egg-packed breakfast burrito
Hair of the dog: Mimosa kits (everything you need to make your own, including fruit, juices and bubbly)
Bonus: Live acoustic music at the River North location (If your head’s still pounding, Wrigleyville is live music-free.)
