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Easter is just around the corner which means egg hunts, candy, Easter Bunny pictures… and brunch! Check out our list of the best places for Easter brunch this year.
Elements at Sanctuary
The prix-fixe Easter Brunch at elements, offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is $80 per person or $90 with sparkling wine ($25 for children ages 6-12), plus tax, gratuity and beverages. The menu includes an amuse of Maine Lobster Bisque with cognac and tarragon crème and a choice of beginnings like Foie Gras Sticky Bun with toasted pecans, tokaji jelly and black truffle, and Baked Oysters Dynamite with bloomside spinach, Dungeness crab, Chinese sausage and sesame sauce. Entrée choices include BBQ Shrimp n’ Grits with Anson Mills cheddar grits, fried egg, chorizo broth and tomato jam, Korean Fried Chicken with bacon waffle, banh mi pickles, and red dragon sauce, and Lobster Benedict with poached eggs, shaved ham, toasted English muffin, and lobster hollandaise, among other options. Desserts choices are equally decadent, including Strawberry Shortcake and Liquid Center Chocolate Torte. Reservations are required, call 480.948.2100.
The Views at Sanctuary
Easter Brunch Buffet in The Views, offered 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., is $65 per person ($20 for children ages 6-12) plus tax, gratuity and beverages. The buffet menu features glorious spreads including artisanal bread, cheese and dessert displays, an omelet station, a carving board with Roasted Easter Ham with pineapple sticky glaze and fresh biscuits as well as Mustard Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb with rosemary and garlic jus. These are complemented by scrumptious plates including Orecchiette Pasta with Lobster, Shrimp and Crab, Cognac Bananas Foster French Toast with chantilly crème and rum caramel, and Pan Seared Salmon with organic spinach, capers and lemon, among others. Reservations are required, call 480.948.2100.
Roaring Fork
Roaring Fork hosts a gourmet Easter Brunch with a rugged western edge by Executive Chef, Santiago Estrada on Sunday, April 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The buffet style menu offers a bread table, savory cold & hot item station, egg & meat carving tables with Ham and Roast Beef as well as a tasty dessert station. Menu items include: Sticky Buns, Lemon Almond Muffins, Apple Walnut Orzo Salad, Assorted Quiches, Traditional Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Green Chili Pork, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Fried Chicken and Peppercorn Gravy, Huckleberry Bread French Toast and much more! Cost is $35.00 for adults and $19.00 per children. For reservations for Easter Brunch at Roaring Fork please call 480.947.0795 or visit the website at www.roaringfork.com.
ZuZu
ZuZu inside the iconic Hotel Valley Ho is serving up a delicious Easter brunch inside and on the shaded patio from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., including the famous Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy one the specials of the day, including a Cast-Iron Baked Pecan Sticky Bun ($6) and Maryland Benedict with crab cakes, poached eggs and old bay hollandaise on a homemade English muffin ($16), or choose something from the seasonal brunch menu. Bring the little ones and meet on the patio at 9 a.m. for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, including prizes and a special golden egg; R.S.V.P. at 480.248.2039. Savory dinner specials include Cauliflower Soup with arugula puree and truffled parmesan croutons ($8) and Stuffed leg of Lamb with shiitake mushrooms, minted cous cous, grilled asparagus, pine nuts and golden raisin chutney ($30). The seasonal menu will also be served, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Satisfy your sweet tooth with dessert served all day, including specials of Coconut Cream Pie with mango and blackberry sauces ($8) and Chocolate and Blueberry Bread Pudding with blueberry sabayon ($8). Make your reservation at 480.421.7997 or HotelValleyHo.com.
LON’s at the Hermosa
Enjoy this special holiday with family and friends as Executive Chef James Ducas and the LON’s culinary team prepares a special Easter Brunch consisting of four delicious courses. Cost: $75++/person, $15/child. Menu options include smoked salmon, spring pea soup,
dungeness crab benedict, roasted alaskan halibut, lemon blueberry meringue tarte and more. To make a reservation for Easter brunch or dinner, call LON’s at 602.955.7878 or visit www.LONs.com.
Rusconis Kitchen
Come out and enjoy a three course prix fixe menu for Easter this year! Cost is $49 per person, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main course choices include steak and eggs, gulf shrimp and blue crab Benedict, pecan wood grilled leg of lamb with goat cheese polenta, and apple glazed pork tenderloin. For more information and reservations call 480.483.0009.
J&G Steakhouse
Enjoy a delicious medley of seasonal spring delights, mixed with classic Easter dishes – all accented with Chef Jacques Qualin’s signature French-Asian flare. Think house-made three cheese ravioli accented with fresh spring peas and basil, marinated grilled filet mignon with creamed basil favas beans, and of course, grilled lamb chops served with green chili and mint and a sweet pea puree. Full menu below, but don’t miss out on delectable desserts such as Mango upside cake with house-made basil ice cream or vanilla lemon crème brulée. Plus, enjoy a globe-straddling selection of sparkling, red and white wines, available by the glass or bottle. Cost is $50 per person ++. Call 480.214.8000 for reservations.
Crudo
Easter is for family traditions, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for the same old baked ham and steamed green beans. Instead, why not make Crudo your annual brunch stop, with Chef Cullen Campbell whipping up a special menu filled with fresh takes on traditional Easter favorites? Think: Buttermilk biscuits with fried chicken skins and honey, smothered cornbread with sausage gravy, and spigarello, or Spinach Scramble with Iitois and avocado-schmeared toast. Best of all, at only $30 per person and $10 for children under 12, this is one Easter feast that won’t break the bank. Call 602.358.8666 for reservations.
Latilla Restaurant At the Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The talented culinary team at the Boulders Resort prepares Easter Brunch featuring Jumbo Poached Shrimp, Crab Claws, Smoked Salmon, Oysters on a Half Shel, Southwestern Benedict with corn Sopes, Refried Beans, Poached Egg and Tomato Hollandaise, Belgian Waffles served with Whipped Sweet Cream, Mixed Berries and Bananas Foster and Baked Ham with Pineapple Citrus Agave Glaze, Sweet Rolls and Brown Mustard among others. Cost is $78.00 for adults 13 years and above and $32.00 for children 5-12 years old. For more information about the Easter Brunch at the Latilla, or to make a reservation please call 480.595.3496.
Grill Kitchen and Bar At the Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The Grill Kitchen and Bar will be featuring a delectable Easter menu a la carte including Build Your Own Omelets, breakfast classics such as Smoked Brisket Hash, Eggs Benedict, Vanilla French Toast and more! For more information about the Easter at the Grill Kitchen & Bar, or to make a reservation please call 480.595.3496.
The Palo Verde Restaurant At the Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Boulders’ Palo Verde Restaurant will be featuring a delicious three course Easter Dinner menu on Sunday, April 5th with festive favorites prepared by Executive Chef, Michel Pieton! Menu items will include: Prosciutto Heirloom Beet Salad served with pea tendrils, house made queso freso and champagne vinaigrette, Seared Red Snapper with asparagus, fiddlehead ferns, wild mushrooms, English peas, and citrus emulsion, Spring Lamb Loin and Braised Cheek served with fava bean risotto, sorrel and charred ramps pan sauce and Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing, and carrot chip golden raisin coulis. Cost is $50.00 per person for three course menu or items can be ordered a la carte. For more information about the Easter Dinner at the Palo Verde Restaurant, or to make a reservation please call 480.595.3496.
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
The mouth-watering culinary experience will include a variety of food stations, an assortment of artisan breads and pastries, fresh squeezed juices and bloody Mary bar. This year’s Easter brunch menu will include: Food stations – an omelet station and a build your own macaroni & cheese station and a salad station with Farro bean salad, mixed green salad and Caesar salad. Carved Easter ham with maple bourbon glaze, Oak Creek Nut Brown Ale short ribs with sweet green chili grits, AZ Citrus salmon with asparagus tip, golden beet and caramelized fennel hash, rooftop herb marinated chicken breast with organic mushrooms and toasted Arizona pine nuts and Belgian waffles with wild berry compote, whipped cream, candied walnuts and Vermont maple syrup and more! The restaurant’s regular menu will be available after 3 p.m. Complimentary three-hour self-parking validation is available. Restaurant reservations are required. Please call 602.817.5400 or visit districtrestaurant.com.
Sierra Bonita Grill Easter Brunch
On Easter Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sierra Bonita Grill will be serving its signature Southwestern brunch dishes, plus specials that have been created for the occasion. Popular selections include the Southwestern Benedict: panko crusted eggs atop green chile beer biscuits, topped with Cure 81 Ham, and roasted poblano hollandaise, served with roasted root vegetables ($14). The Atole Pinon Hotcakes are griddled blue corn masa and toasted pinenuts cakes, topped with strawberry butter, served with bacon ($10). The Cowboy Hash features roasted root vegetables tossed with Schrieners linguisa sausage and chorizo, topped with fried eggs, salsa verde and salsa fresca ($12). Specials created just for the occasion include a Crab Cakes Benedict, with crispy crab cakes atop roasted tomatoes and green chile biscuits, then topped with a lemon-chipotle hollandaise sauce, served with a side of grilled asparagus ($15). Try the Wood Grilled Lamb Chops and mint chimichurri sauce, paired with a salad of baby kale, cranberries, toasted almonds, and cherry tomatoes ($16). For reservations, call 602.264.0700 or visit sierrabonitagrill.com.
Paul Martin’s American Grill Easter Brunch
On Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Paul Martin’s American Grill will be offering a prix fixe brunch menu featuring three courses and a beverage. For only $16 per person, get fresh baked millet drop biscuits with creamy honey butter, a fresh fruit bowl, a choice of one entrée, plus an alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverage. Select from a variety of entree choices, including French Toast with vanilla bean infused cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple-bourbon syrup. A traditional Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, canadian bacon, and housemade hollandaise sauce. A gluten-free option, the Applewood Smoked Bacon Omelet features three eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, Tillamook cheddar and sour cream. For a heart healthy omelet, go for the Organic Spinach, Mushroom, and Tomato Egg White Omelet with Grafton Farms white cheddar and salsa verde. The meal comes with a choice of Passport Fair Trade Organic Coffee or Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice. Or, choose a brunch-time cocktail, such as a Lemosa featuring Ventura County limoncello and Piper Sonoma sparkling wine; a Bellini with essence of peach, honey syrup and sparkling wine; a Bloody Maria with Peligroso Blanco Tequila, homemade Mary mix, grape tomatoes, olives and a Tajin rim; or House Champagne Lemonade with house infused Meyer lemon vodka, lemon juice and basil, topped with Piper Sonoma bubbles. For more information, call 480.991.9342 or visit paulmartinsamericangrill.com.
Phoenix City Grille
Some of Chef Hewitt’s mouthwatering entrées include house favorites like chilaquiles (red or green) featuring yellow corn tortilla strips, choice of salsa verde or guajillo sauce, with black beans, salsa fresca, queso panela and fried egg for $12 as well as his beef machaca tostadas served on crispy corn tortillas with scrambled eggs, shredded jack cheese and cheddar cheeses with fresh salsa and house pinto beans also for $10. The menu also includes Phoenix City Grille’s house favorites including the ever-popular, award-winning griddle corn cakes (their version of pancakes) with jack cheese and choice of chicken, bacon or ham also served with black beans, brunch potatoes and pure maple syrup for $12. Reservations for Easter Brunch are highly recommended by calling 602.266.3001.
Litchfield’s and The Wigwam Ballroom
On Sunday, April 5 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in Litchfield¹s and The Wigwam Ballroom, guests can enjoy special Easter Day Brunch celebrations featuring delicious fresh salad assortments, selections of cheese and fruit displays, savory omelet and carving stations, tasty entrées, comforting favorites, pastries, assorted breads and a decadent dessert display to complete the meal. Menu highlights include Maple Peppercorn Glazed Ham, Carved Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, Fresh Pancakes, and more. The entire menu is included below. The brunch is $45 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to tax & gratuity. For reservations, please call 623.935.3811.