Easter brunch: Five of the most decadent feasts in New York City
Easter brunch is longstanding tradition in many families, and for those who like to enjoy a truly decadent spread, there’s nothing like letting someone else do the cooking. The following New York hotel restaurants offer some of the best Easter brunches in the city — for a price. But hey, it’s special occasion.
The Surrey
Upper East Side, New York City, New York, United States
Brunch is an extravagant affair at Cafe Boulud every Sunday, with two prixe fixe menus (two courses for $39; three courses for $49) that include dishes like ricotta cheese blintzes and Maine peekytoe crab benedict. On Easter Sunday, brunch is an even more extravagant affair -- in 2010, Cafe Boulud offered a special three-course menu for $75.
Mandarin Oriental, New York
New York City, New York, United States
Asiate's critically-acclaimed Asian cuisine is served up alongside lovely views of Central Park. Expect to see seven or eight entree choices featuring pork, beef, chicken and fish on the four-course Easter menu.
The St. Regis New York
Midtown East, New York City, New York, United States
Fancy and French, Michelin-star chef Alain Ducasse's restaurant, Adour, opened at the St. Regis in 2008 and has received critical acclaim for both its food, earning a rare three stars from the New York Times, and its decor, which was nominated for a James Beard award for "Outstanding Restaurant Design." Naturally, its food doesn't come cheap -- the Easter brunch in 2010 cost $85 per person.
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
Upper East Side, New York City, New York, United States
Le Caprice, an outpost of a hot London restaurant, opened in October 2009 to glowing reviews. Expect dishes like asparagus with soft poached egg and pancetta, char-grilled swordfish with caponata, and honeycomb ice cream with chocolate sauce on the 3-course Easter menu.
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Midtown East, New York City, New York, United States
The Garden, a new American breakfast and lunch restaurant opened at the Four Seasons in November 2009, is serving a three-course Easter brunch that is as over-the-top as the $125 per person price tag would suggest. The 2010 menu featured dishes like vanilla-dipped brioche French toast with raspberries and Chantilly cream and Maine lobster risotto with spring peas, asparagus, and basil emulsion.
