Resolutions are in order. But before you dive into that detox next week, digest a baker’s dozen reasons to chew through the New Year.

Fight for a Table: FT33

Screw New Year’s Resolutions: Emporium Pies and Big Little Fudge

Heat Things Up: Oak Cliff Soup Company

Healthy Choice: Number One Le Jus

Don’t Forget the French Dressing: Boulevardier

Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot: Mother Shucker’s Tamales and Zukali Mexican Gourmet

Total Cliff-Hangers: Bolsa Mercado and this recipe by chef Jeff Harris

Meat Lovers’ Special: Terra Sienna Grass-Fed Beef

Fried and True: Sissy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar

End the Year on a Sweet Note: Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery

Your diet starts January 2.