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202 (View Menu)
75 Ninth Ave., nr. 15th St.; 646-638-1173.
Ease into 2008 amid the dark, organic tones of Nicole Farhi's airy eatery, where chef Annie Wayte's take on a full English breakfast promises poached eggs, bacon, and mushrooms.
• Hours: Noon–4 p.m.

88 Palace (View Menu)
88 E. Broadway, nr. Forsythe St.; 212-941-8886.
If the Times Square ball left you wanting more, trek downtown for lots of little balls — the squishy-steamed, fried, and meaty kind of dim sum, that is.
• Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cup (View Menu)
35-01 36th St., Astoria; 718-937-2322.
Those in a hurry to get started early will appreciate this triple threat: 24 hours, big portions, and all-American comfort.
• Hours: 8 a.m. (Dec. 31)–11 p.m. (Jan. 1)

The Mercer Kitchen (View Menu)
99 Prince St., at Mercer St.; 212-966-5454.
Lounge with the well-heeled while they're wearing flats and nibble on light Asian-French dishes by Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
• Hours: Noon–3:30 p.m.

Norma's (View Menu)
118 W. 57th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-708-7460.
Dedicated to serving breakfast 365 days a year, this perennial favorite is your go-to place for decadent French toast with strawberries, pistachios, and Valrhona–chocolate drizzle or the Zillion-Dollar Lobster Frittata flecked with caviar.
• Hours: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Paradou (View Menu)
8 Little W. 12th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-463-8345.
The Champagne jollies need not stop. As always, $25 ($35 for parties of ten or more) buys you unlimited bubbly and an entrée that includes chef Kfir Ben-Ari's shakshuka special: eggs poached in a hearty tomato-based stew.
• Hours: Noon–4 p.m.

The Russian Tea Room (View Menu)
150 W. 57th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-581-7100.
Spend everything you've got left in your wallet and launch the New Year in full opulence at this bejeweled landmark for vodka and caviar.
• Hours: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Williamsburgh Café (View Menu)
170 Wythe Ave., at N. 7th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-387-5855.
Hallelujah! Give praise to the almighty of hangover cures: southern staples like fried chicken and biscuits.
• Hours: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.