Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it!

By Thrillist

Published on 12/26/2011 at 4:00 AM

Snooze: Fresh off the land-boat from the mountainous region known as Colorado, Snooze is an airy breakfast/ brunch-ery just opening its first location outside of CO...more

Slater's 50/50: From a bacon-obsessed SDSU grad, 50/50's the first SD iteration of a sporty restaurant loaded with an appropriate 50 flatscreens and a way-more-appropriate 111 taps, all born from the brilliant idea of making a burger completely out of bacon...more

Local Habit: From the dudes behind Eco Caters, LH's a 60-seat farm-to-table/ Cali-craft beer Hillcrest haunt rocking a menu with "Cali-Creole flair" and plenty of booze...more

Davanti Enoteca: Taking its name from one of Chicagoan owner Scott Harris' haunts, Davanti's a spanking-new Little Italy eatery featuring a mouthwatering menu and a wide selection of assorted adult beverages...more

Bergie's Pub: A diner-styled pub serving a thoroughly minimalist menu to "keep it simple and consistent" with a revolving selection of wines by the glass and a dozen taps...more