New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are going to be different this year. But many restaurants and caterers are still making the event special and festive by providing delicious dishes. Many places are opening their doors and more are providing take-out meals. Below are some of the good eats available on New Year’s Day. Be aware, restaurants and venues can be crowded and health officials are warning to avoid crowds and to get vaccinated as well as boosters.
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Good Eats on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day brunches:
•Abuela’s is open from 12-8:30pm on New Year’s Day
•Beaunuts,404 N Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803 open on New Year’s Eve: 7:30am-3pm & 6:30pm-midnight, New Year’s Day: 7:30am-3pm.
•Bookbinders open on New Years Day.
•Burger Bach – Carytown (3426 W. Cary St Richmond, VA 23221) Open on New Years Day.
•Casa del Barco – open on New Years Day. Regionally inspired Mexican cuisine and innovative cocktails. Make your reservation at casadelbarco.com
•The Daily Kitchen, 2934 W Cary St Richmond, VA 23221, is open for brunch New Year’s Day.
•Garnett’s Cafe, 2001 Park Avenue, is open 11AM-9PM on New Year’s Day
•Industrial Taphouse, 10392 Leadbetter Rd. Ashland, VA 23005 – New Year’s Day Brunch
•Ironclad Coffee, 1805 E Grace St., Richmond, VA 23223, Open New Year’s Day: 8am-5pm
•La Milpa Mexican restaurant Jan 1st: open 9 am, carnitas tianguis show 10 am
•Lehja Indian Restaurant,11800 W Broad St, Ste 910 Richmond, VA 23233, Open New Year’s Day.
•Main Line Brewery Saturday, 1.1.21 Open on New Years Day from 1-11 pm. Celebrate the kickoff of 2022 with Blue Rooster! A tribute to the Grateful Dead. SHOWTIME: 2:00-6:00 PM. Food Truck: Tiffany’s Smokehouse
•Millie’s Diner, 2603 E Main St Richmond, VA 23223, Open New Year’s Day for brunch
•Salt and Forge open normal hours 1/1: 9am-2pm
•The Mantu , 10 S Thompson St Richmond, VA 23221(in Carytown), will be open New Year’s Day. Stop in for a warm bowl of Winter Soup (mantu, seasonal veggies, drizzled w/ yogurt dressing and garnished with mint + cilantro).
Check out what else is going on in Richmond on New Year’s Day:
Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike at at Virginia State Parks.Looking for a kid-friendly, FREE way to celebrate the new year? Plan on a First Day Hike. Our parking fees are waived on Jan. 1, 2022! Choose your park & find ranger-led hikes to join on our website: https://vasp.fun/newyear
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