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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave., nr. N. 11th St., Williamsburg; 718-963-3369
Brooklyn Bowl will be holding its usual family bowl, along with some extra brunch and drink specials. Polish off some Blue Ribbon buttermilk pancakes, then start off 2015 with a strike.
Brucie
234 Court St., nr. Baltic St., Cobble Hill; 347-987-4961
The decadent, Italian-inspired menu of this Cobble Hill favorite will include mainstays like meatball parm and a pork-belly sandwich topped with fried egg, yogurt, and Sriracha, along with some holiday specials. To drink, keep it festive with an Aperol Spritz.
Buvette
42 Grove St., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-255-3590
Savor caviar and steamed eggs at Jody Williams's cozy West Village hangout, serving a celebratory menu from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Café Orlin
41 St. Marks Pl., nr. First Ave.; 212-777-1447
The Middle Eastern�inflected favorite in the East Village will extend its brunch hours until 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Menu stars include pumpkin pancakes and a $15 deal for a savory egg dish, fresh orange juice, and a cappuccino.
Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant
4 Clinton St., nr. Houston St.; 646-602-6263
If you have a particularly late night, rejoice. Clinton Street Baking Co. will be serving up its famous brunch all day (9 a.m.�11 p.m.) for the first time, so sleep in and (hopefully) avoid the wait before heading over for a stack of signature pancakes. Specials include apple-pie waffles, Maine lobster Benedict, wild-mushroom omelettes, and spiked Mexican hot chocolate.
Empire Diner
210 Tenth Ave. at 22nd St.; 212-596-7523
The daylong brunch-a-thon in this Art Deco diner includes eggs Sardou, toasted pound cake with lemon butter, and stuffed French toast with cream cheese and orange marmalade.
Esperanto
145 Ave. C at 9th St.; 212-505-6559
Trying to be thriftier in the New Year? Head to this bright Alphabet City joint, where $15 gets you eggs, home fries, coffee, cold-pressed juice, and a cocktail. Extended hours mean they’re open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Horchata
470 Sixth Ave., nr. 11th St.; 212-243-8226
Keep your party hopping at Horchata’s boozy brunch � $30 for an entrée, housemade chips and guac, and two hours of unlimited drinks with complimentary dessert for the table.
Jack’s Wife Freda
224 Lafayette St., nr. Spring St.; 212-510-8550
Start 2015 on the right foot with brunch at this always-stylish café. Sip on Stumptown coffee and savor holiday specials along with old favorites like rosewater waffles, green shakshuka, and a duck prosciutto sandwich.
Le Barricou
533 Grand St., nr. Union Ave., Williamsburg; 718-782-7372
Stay warm by the fireplace at this Williamsburg brasserie: Starting at 10 a.m., the full brunch menu will be on offer, featuring duck-confit hash, oven-baked pancakes, and fresh shrimp Bloody Marys.
Lexington Brass
517 Lexington Ave., nr. 48th St.; 212-392-5976
Rustle up your friends and indulge in a bubbly brunch. The four-course prix-fixe ($55 for two, or $110 for four) here includes hearty fare like croque monsieurs and beer waffles, and comes with a bottle of Pere Ventura Tresor Cava and mixers for your choice of mimosas or bellinis.
Mudspot
307 E. 9th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-228-9074
The Mudtruck’s East Village brick-and-mortar starts 2015 with soul music and brunch straight from 8 a.m. to midnight. Offerings include grapefruit mimosas, a roasted salsa-verde huevos bowl, and, as always, plenty of MUD coffee.
The Smile
26 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St.; 646-329-5836
Fare at this charming Noho café includes baked eggs, maple bacon, and Black Seed Bagels from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Whatever you choose, top it off with a Bloody Mary featuring house-infused pepper vodka.
Trattoria Il Mulino
36 E. 20th St., nr. Broadway; 212-777-8448
The casual branch of Il Mulino serves up Italian dishes as well as burrata French toast, bacon- and egg-topped �hangover� pizza, and eggs Benedict with veal meatballs. An extra $25 gets you two hours of unlimited Peroni and punch.
Wilma Jean
345 Smith St., nr. Carroll St., Carroll Gardens; 718-422-0444
Following a southern tradition meant to bring luck and prosperity in the New Year, Wilma Jean will serve a special of collards and Hoppin' John, a dish with rice, bacon, and black-eyed peas. And don’t forget to order at least a side of their signature fried chicken.