Astoria, Brunch, Featured Dec 30, 2015 The Morning After: New Year’s Day Brunch in Astoria and LIC Whether you’ve partied into the wee hours of the morning, or went to bed early on New Year’s Eve, having brunch the next day (or in a few hours) is (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Whether you’ve partied into the wee hours of the morning, or went to bed early on New Year’s Eve, having brunch the next day (or in a few hours) is (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops Thanksgiving 2017 in Astoria and LIC Thanksgiving 2016 in Astoria and LIC Use Your Noodle! Astoria’s Best Spots to Carbo-Load Th (...) Whether you’ve partied into the wee hours of the morning, or went to bed early on New Year’s Eve, having brunch the next day (or in a few hours) is the best way to usher in the new year. Here are some places in Astoria and LIC that offer brunch on the freshest day of the year, New Year’s Day. Alobar On New Years Day we’ll have our awesome weekend BRUNCH menu from 11-3pm! Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and some French toast with bacon! Alobar | 46-42 Vernon Blvd 11am-3pm Learn more, here. Astor Bake Shop Join us for a New Years Day Brunch! Choose from our a special ala carte menu or our New Years Day prix fixe menu. Astor Bake Shop | 12-23 Astoria Blvd 9am-5pm Reservations: 718-606-8439 Learn more, here. Brick Cafe Here at the Brick Café we have a couple exciting specials planned for Friday: In the kitchen we are going to make Shakshuka (a Turkish dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with sausage, chicken, and olives), Served with garlic bread. In the bar we will be featuring our “Mugmosas” which are exactly what they sound like—mug sized portions of our homemade mimosas. Brick Cafe | 30-95 33rd Street Brunch until 4pm Learn more, here (brunch menu). Burnside Biscuits Burnside Biscuits will be open for Special Hangover Brunch on Friday New Years Day from 11-4. They’ll also be offering 1 free “Hair of the Dog Punch” to all guests who order a brunch entree, such as their Chicken N’ Waffles or Huevos Rancheros. Burnside Biscuits | 32-07 30th Ave 11:00am-4:00pm Learn more, here (brunch menu) Sparrow The big day you’ve been waiting for is approaching. Sparrow Tavern’s 12 Hour New Year’s Day brunch!!! Come watch Mike Free sweat it out and hold EPIC composure. Watch Nicci Carnaggio lose her shit when the egg and brie sandwich you ordered didn’t come out fast enough. Get ready for a real riot!!! Here are some of your fellow Astorians feelings on the past years: Peter Moses—I mean just do it, it’s brunch ya know! Sean Donnelly—I particularly enjoyed Hangover brunch 2014 (who didn’t). HM Chris—“What Brunch”???!!! Mike Free—God no, not again. Don’t miss out on the fun guys a real treat! Be safe and happy New Years!!! Sparrow Tavern | 24-01 29th Street Noon to midnight Learn more, here (brunch menu) or here (Sparrow’s Facebook group). Sweet Afton Brunch at Sweet Afton starts on Friday, January 1 and goes through the weekend, and features a special small batch cocktail for the season: Long Winter’s Nap ($9) Gin, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Douglas Fir Brandy, Pear Liquor, Combier, Chai Tea & Lemon Sweet Afton | 30-09 34th Street 10:30am-4:30pm Learn more, here (brunch menu). The Bonnie We will be offering our brunch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. We are now taking reservations of 6 or more to guarantee a table. The Bonnie | 29-12 23rd Avenue 10:30am-4pm Reservations: 718-274-2105 Learn more, here (brunch menu). Photo credit: The Bonnie The Queens Kickshaw Ease into the new year with an ALL-DAY brunch. Put an egg on 2016. Walk-ins only, regular brunch menu. The Queens Kickshaw | 40-17 Broadway 11am-1am Prix fixe: $18 for entree, coffee and cocktail Learn more, here. The Queens Kickshaw Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana Make your New Year’s Day plans now! We’re open for brunch and dinner and want to welcome in 2016 with you. We can’t wait to see you! Tufino Pizzeria Napoletana | 36-08 Ditmars Blvd Learn more, here. Photo credit: Bradley Hawks Vesta We will be open noon-9pm serving brunch until 4pm and a limited dinner menu served all day. Vesta | 21-02 30th Avenue noon-4pm Learn more, here (brunch menu). Twitter Facebook Email Print alobarastor bake shopbrick cafesparrowSweet AftonThe Bonniethe queens kickshawTufinovesta About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Related scoops Thanksgiving 2017 in Astoria and LIC Thanksgiving 2016 in Astoria and LIC Use Your Noodle! Astoria’s Best Spots to Carbo-Load Th (...) 2 Comments Laraine December 31st, 2017 half these restaurants are no longer open. what’s up with this website? not helpful at all. Reply Emily Rios January 2nd, 2018 Hey Laraine. This blog post was from 2015, so that’s probably why several of the featured businesses are now closed. Always check the homepage for the most current/up-to-date roundup posts. -Emily Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Laraine December 31st, 2017 half these restaurants are no longer open. what’s up with this website? not helpful at all. Reply
Emily Rios January 2nd, 2018 Hey Laraine. This blog post was from 2015, so that’s probably why several of the featured businesses are now closed. Always check the homepage for the most current/up-to-date roundup posts. -Emily Reply