Easter 2015 Dining Guide NYC
While we thought it would never come after that interminable winter, spring is here, which means that Easter is almost upon us. And restaurants have officially opened their books for the Sunday, April 5th holiday, so it’s time to square away those reservations now — from a fun, candy-fueled Tea at The Palm Court at The Plaza, a traditional dinner at The Lambs Club, or even a Greek Easter feast, at Loi Estiatorio in Midtown.
The Palm Court
Home of Eloise, there’s no more magical a place to take the kiddies this Easter than for tea, at the glorious Palm Court at The Plaza. In addition to an elegant array of sandwiches (such as Roasted Turkey with Apricot Chutney), clotted cream-dolloped Scones and bite-sized sweets (think Raspberry and Almond Macarons and Vanilla Eclairs), little ones will have access to an over-the-top Candy Cart; stocked with chocolate bunnies, candy necklaces, housemade marshmallows, jelly beans, licorice laces, giant swirl lollipops, taffy stripes, chocolate eggs and more!
Read MoreThe Lambs Club
It’s only appropriate that Geoffrey Zakarian’s plush The Lambs Club is offering a super seasonal, family-style Lamb Dinner this Easter. For $89 per person, parties will share platters of Roasted Ribeye of Colorado Lamb and Braised Lamb Shank with harissa lamb jus, Housemade Pita Bread and spreads, Grilled Asparagus with garlic and anchovy vinaigrette, Roasted New Potatoes with hen of the wood mushrooms, and a fun lineup of desserts, such as Mini Fruit Tarts, Pastel Macarons, Pate a Choux Puffs and Chocolate Ganache Cups.
Read MoreCorkbuzz Wine Studio
This Sunday, the Union Square wine mecca, Corkbuzz, is holding its very first Easter Buffet. For only $45, you can heap your plate with unlimited helpings of Lamb Navarin Stew, Smoked Salmon, Honey Baked Ham, Eggs with duck confit, and Grilled Cheese spread with saffron-apricot chutney, and take advantage of the #ChampagneCampaign promotion; during which each and every bottle of champagne from the sizable list sells for half off!
Read MoreIl Buco Alimentari
You’d be hard pressed to find a more family-friendly place to spend Easter this year than at this beloved market/bakery/restaurant, which is holding an Easter Egg Hunt for the first time ever. There will also be holiday gifts for all patrons, as well as festive menu additions, to complement regular offerings such as Crispy Artichokes with lemon, Lamb Crudo with sweet potato chips, Roasted Gnocchi with hedgehog mushrooms, and Salt-Baked Whole Branzino with thyme.
Read MoreDB Bistro Moderne
It’s hard not to feel celebratory dining at any one of Daniel Boulud’s incredible restaurants. So why not spend Easter morning at the sleek DB Bistro Moderne, for a three-course, $45 brunch featuring Lobster Salad or an assortment of housemade Charcuterie, Lamb Navarin over creamy polenta or Nettle Risotto with Caerphilly cheese, and either Buttermilk Panna Cotta with blueberries and sweet cream or Raspberry and Meyer Lemon Tartlet for dessert?
Read MoreGotham Bar and Grill
There’s a reason Gotham Bar and Grill is one of New York’s most enduring restaurants. And Easter is as fine a time as any to experience chef Alfred Portale’s award-winning cooking, with a $75 brunch prix fixe that includes dishes, like New Potato and Spring Leek Soup with English peas and ramps, Roast Muscovy Duck paired with seared foie gras and poached lady apple, and the signature Flourless Chocolate Cake, served warm with salted almond ice cream.
Read MoreLe Perigord
Holidays like Easter are all about tradition. And the classic French restaurant, Le Perigord, is practically frozen in time — in the best way possible. Relax in sumptuous banquettes and enjoy solicitous service that includes dishes proudly presented tableside, such as Dover Sole, Duck a l’orange and Rack of Lamb, as well as a show-stopping trolley of desserts, including Souffles, Floating Islands, Chocolate Mousse and Tarte Tatin.
Read MoreLoi Estiatorio
Held on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox, Greek Easter is actually celebrated on April 12th this year. So while you can still get an Easter prix fixe this Sunday (featuring Grilled Halloumi Cheese with seasonal vegetables and Citrus Herbed Roasted Leg of Lamb), you’ll want to stop by Loi Estiatorio — owned by the “Martha Stewart of Greece,” Maria Loi — the following weekend as well, for a traditional, $75 feast of Greek Easter Soup with lamb giblets and fresh herbs, Spit Roasted Whole Lamb with lemon potatoes, and assorted, honey-slathered desserts.
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