Bring on the bacon, benedicts and booze, 'cuz after one of the biggest drinking days of the year, you're gonna need it. Make your first bites of 2016 exceptional, whether you roll out of bed or dive in headfirst to those new years resolutions.
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In proper British fashion, the first of the year may be celebrated until 3 p.m. with corned beef hash or a traditional English breakfast complete with homemade sausage, a fried egg, tomato, mushroom and beans.
Reopening after the holiday festivities, Boulder's Café Aion will serve brunch promptly at 10 a.m. so guests can alleviate whatever ails them the day-after, with fresh baked goods, strong coffee and more.
Upscale but comfortable is the name of the game at the new Cherry Creek Del Frisco's. eTry the red velvet Belgian waffle with whipped vanilla bean-spiked cream cheese and thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, alongside the hangover remedy that is a build-your-own bloody mary set-up.
For a terrific duo and options galore, head to LoHi's Platte Street for either a quick in-and-out doughnut at Habit or indulge and take your time at Carbon with fabulous hangover helpers, such as the devil-fried waffles with sriracha maple.
No rest for the wicked. For the early-risers, head to Westminster's Kachina starting at 6:30 a.m. for bottomless bloody marys, mimosas, and outstanding benedicts, blue corn waffles and huevos rancheros.
With southern style and charm, MAX's may just be the first stop to take a load off and ease into the new year. Try an assortment of breakfast specials such as the prime rib hangover fries with cheese, scallions, bacon and jalapeños, or the sunnyside up eggs topped with a spicy lemon hollandaise. Bottomless mimosas are a no-brainer at $15 for all you can drink.
Ringing in the new year with Postino's expanded brunch menu with bound to be a success. Try the special made-from-scratch offerings like the walnut toast with triple creme brie and tart sweet house-made berry preserves or the ciabatta French toast. For a (not-so) oldie but goodie, order the butternut squash bruschetta with roasted pumpkin seeds, ricotta and fresh chives. Mimosas are the perfect addition to an already outstanding option.
If you're looking for something grand and incredibly indulgent to start the year off right, head to Punch Bowl Social. Starting at 8 a.m., the New Year's Day brunch and bloody mary bar will be in full-swing. The massive buffet features a prime rib carving station, egg stations, charcuterie platters, fresh fruits, baked goods, multiple salad options, mini pop tarts, sweet treats and more. Adults eat all they can for $35, kids 12 and under are just $10 and boys and girls under age 5 eat for free. After the feast, check out the private karaoke rooms and other activities.
At the Union Station location, enjoy $6 Bloody Mary specials and keep it simple yet satisfying for the start of the new year with the egg, bacon, cheese sandwich, a real crowd-pleaser.
Stop at this Pearl Street staple for a festive New Years Day chili cook off, with football action in the background and drink specials to keep the party going.
Next door neighbors Zengo & La Biblioteca ring in the new year together with bottomless brunches starting at 10 a.m. For $39 per person enjoy unlimited small plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails.
This always-delectable Boulder brunch includes unique offerings like blue corn pancakes, duck confit hash and other southwestern specialties. Mexican mimosas, bloody marias and santa cruz cocktails are plentiful from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In proper British fashion, the first of the year may be celebrated until 3 p.m. with corned beef hash or a traditional English breakfast complete with homemade sausage, a fried egg, tomato, mushroom and beans.
Reopening after the holiday festivities, Boulder's Café Aion will serve brunch promptly at 10 a.m. so guests can alleviate whatever ails them the day-after, with fresh baked goods, strong coffee and more.
Upscale but comfortable is the name of the game at the new Cherry Creek Del Frisco's. eTry the red velvet Belgian waffle with whipped vanilla bean-spiked cream cheese and thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, alongside the hangover remedy that is a build-your-own bloody mary set-up.
For a terrific duo and options galore, head to LoHi's Platte Street for either a quick in-and-out doughnut at Habit or indulge and take your time at Carbon with fabulous hangover helpers, such as the devil-fried waffles with sriracha maple.
No rest for the wicked. For the early-risers, head to Westminster's Kachina starting at 6:30 a.m. for bottomless bloody marys, mimosas, and outstanding benedicts, blue corn waffles and huevos rancheros.
With southern style and charm, MAX's may just be the first stop to take a load off and ease into the new year. Try an assortment of breakfast specials such as the prime rib hangover fries with cheese, scallions, bacon and jalapeños, or the sunnyside up eggs topped with a spicy lemon hollandaise. Bottomless mimosas are a no-brainer at $15 for all you can drink.
Ringing in the new year with Postino's expanded brunch menu with bound to be a success. Try the special made-from-scratch offerings like the walnut toast with triple creme brie and tart sweet house-made berry preserves or the ciabatta French toast. For a (not-so) oldie but goodie, order the butternut squash bruschetta with roasted pumpkin seeds, ricotta and fresh chives. Mimosas are the perfect addition to an already outstanding option.
If you're looking for something grand and incredibly indulgent to start the year off right, head to Punch Bowl Social. Starting at 8 a.m., the New Year's Day brunch and bloody mary bar will be in full-swing. The massive buffet features a prime rib carving station, egg stations, charcuterie platters, fresh fruits, baked goods, multiple salad options, mini pop tarts, sweet treats and more. Adults eat all they can for $35, kids 12 and under are just $10 and boys and girls under age 5 eat for free. After the feast, check out the private karaoke rooms and other activities.
At the Union Station location, enjoy $6 Bloody Mary specials and keep it simple yet satisfying for the start of the new year with the egg, bacon, cheese sandwich, a real crowd-pleaser.
Stop at this Pearl Street staple for a festive New Years Day chili cook off, with football action in the background and drink specials to keep the party going.
Next door neighbors Zengo & La Biblioteca ring in the new year together with bottomless brunches starting at 10 a.m. For $39 per person enjoy unlimited small plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails.
This always-delectable Boulder brunch includes unique offerings like blue corn pancakes, duck confit hash and other southwestern specialties. Mexican mimosas, bloody marias and santa cruz cocktails are plentiful from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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