The party’s over: Where to eat on New Year’s Day

It’s a lot harder to find a restaurant open on New Year’s Day than on New Year’s Eve.

Sure, there are joints that you just know will be open, like Denny’s at 16th and Broadway, or the Perkins Family Restaurant at 6292 North Oak Trafficway, or the casino buffets. They’re almost always open.

But what about a more upscale venue? Wouldn’t it be nice to start 2011 on a more sophisticated note? Fat City has a few enticing suggestions for you for brunch, lunch and dinner on Saturday, January 1.