Hoppin’ John
That BBQ Joint, 901 Williamson St.
Hoppin’ John, based on black-eyed peas, is the classic American New Year’s dish. That BBQ Joint cooks a worthy version. But the shop will be closed for the holidays, not reopening until Jan. 6. Then it will be a special for about a week. Need luck sooner? Any bean is said to do the trick. Try New Orleans Take-Out; red beans and rice is available plain, with sausage or with double sausage. That should tide you over.
Rosemary, grape and goat cheese galette
Humble, 10 S. Allen St.
It’s a Spanish tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for luck. It can’t hurt, although you’ll still be hungry. Solve that problem by downing this rustic tart that bridges the gap between sweet and savory.
Doughnuts
Greenbush Bakery, 1305 Regent St.
The ring shape represents the year coming full circle. So you could choose bagels or kringle or Cheerios, but we like an old-fashioned cake doughnut, like the blueberry maple from this near-west-side institution.
