Titaya's Now Hoping to Reopen Late January; Lucy's Brunch; Chef's New Year's Resolutions

NORTH LAMAR — Titaya's watch: The Feed's Twitter account reports that Titaya's now hopes to reopen in late January. According to their tweet, the menu will be composed of "about 3/4 of the old menu & 12 new items from chef Ek Timrerk." [Statesman/Twitter]

ALLANDALE/SOUTH CONGRESS — Lucy's Fried Chicken will start offering brunch at both of their locations starting this Sunday, January 5th. Brunch will run from 10am-3pm and will include offerings like omelets, benedicts, and, of course, chicken and waffles. Lucy's blue plate specials will also now be on offer at the Burnet location Monday-Friday from 11am-4pm. Check out the brunch menu and expanded blue plate program below. [Eaterwire]

NEW YEARS WIRE — The Statesman has complied New Year's resolutions from notable Austinites, including some of the city's most well-known chefs. Shawn Cirkiel wants to start composting in all his restaurants, Tyson Cole intends to "enjoy a cocktail or two," Paul Qui wants to cut back in ice cream and ride his bike, and David Bull has signed up for a half-marathon. [Statesman]

Lucy's Brunch:

The Dandy Resurrected
lucy's fries, Texas red chili, cotija, cheddar, jalapeños, and two eggs sunny side up

Burnet Benedict
jalapeño cornbread muffins, sausage, habanero hollandaise, poached eggs

'42 Omelette
seasonal veggies grown by JBG, smoked gouda, pumpernickel, sriracha yogurt

The Allandale
fried egg, Texas toast, hatch chili mayo, Loncito ham with hash tots

Lumberjack Hash
flannel hash, house made corned beef, two eggs over easy, English mustard

The Chicken and the Egg
two corn or flour tortillas, jalapeno salsa, scrambled eggs, onions, asadero, lime,
cilantro crème fraîche

Chicken N Waffles
deep fried waffles, two chicken breasts, cinnamon honey butter, bacon marmalade,
maple syrup

Sides
bacon, sausage patties, or Loncito ham
hash tots

Blue Plates Burnet:

Monday
two chicken breasts served with a half a basket of fries

Tuesday
meatloaf sandwich on a bun with tomato gravy and onion strings

Wednesday
deep fried Loncito pork cutlet with mushroom gravy, spicy ketchup and served with fries

Thursday
smoked chuck burger stuffed with blue cheese and topped with bacon marmalade,
lettuce and onion, and served with fries.

Friday
classic chicken and dumplings