On April 11, Easter Sunday, families may get together for breakfast, a fancy hotel brunch or a holiday dinner. Don’t forget that a number of local restaurants close for the day to give their employees time with their own families. Reservations are a ‘must’ for those that are open. TIVOLI CAFE 15306 Sunset Boulevard Pacific Palisades 459-7685 Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. will start off the day at this Palisades eatery in the center of the Palisades. Breakfast will be served until 3 p.m. The regular menu will be in effect, too. Mimosas for only $2.50 will be available to accompany your breakfast. The menu here is extensive, with egg specialties, a variety of omelettes as well as pancakes, French toast and fresh berry crepes. Coffee is included if you order an egg or omelette dish. Later diners may have a complimentary cappuccino with their meal. THE HIDDEN CAFE 1515 Palisades Drive Pacific Palisades 230-9823 Easter Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Autera’s Hidden Cafe in the Highlands. Fresh fruit and scones along with coffee or tea, soda, lemonade or iced tea and dessert will be included in the price of $19.95 for adults and $10 for kiddies. Egg dishes and strawberry buttermilk pancakes will be served before 11 a.m. after which a Cobb salad, chicken sandwich or tomato-basil capellini will be added to the menu. From 3 to 8 p.m., a four-course Easter dinner will be served with a price of $39 for adults and $13 for children. Entree selections will be salmon in the bag or rosemary pork tenderloin. Again, coffee etc., are included in the price. DANTE PALISADES 1032 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades 459-7561 On this Sunday, Dante will open at 4 p.m. for dinner. They will have their usual excellent sand dabs, salmon, fish of the day and more along with leg of lamb and other holiday specials. CEZANNE Le Merigot Hotel & Spa 1740 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica 395-9700 A jazz trio will accompany the brunch buffet served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cezanne. The price is $50 for adults and $25 for children. TOPPERS Radisson Huntley Hotel 1111 Second Street Santa Monica 393-8080 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will be the hours for brunch atop the Radisson Huntley Hotel. In addition to the incomparable view, there will be a breakfast station with omelettes cooked to order, salads, seafood, a carving station with turkey, baked ham and roast beef, and a variety of hot foods, along with an extensive display of desserts. The price is $32.95 per person, $12.95 for children, and, if you wish champagne, add $5. PINOCCHIO 970 Monument (behind Blockbuster) Pacific Palisades 454-0709 In addition to offering a cooked leg of lamb to take home for your own Easter feast, Pinocchio offers an assortment of Italian chocolate eggs and La Columba ‘dove of peace’ desserts. Of course, this deli/restaurant offers a large variety of vegetables and salads along with panini sandwiches and thin crust pizzas to enjoy at home, or on the outdoor patio. THE FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL 1010 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica 319-3179 At the Fairmont Miramar there will be three seatings for the buffet brunch: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. The buffet and seating areas will be in the Garden, Grille Patio, Grille Restaurant and the Koi Pond. The price of $45 for adults, $22.50 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for kiddies under 3 includes the parking, but does not include the tax and gratuity. One Mimosa and coffee or tea are also included in the price. Activities include a jazz trio, Easter Egg Hunt, appearance by the Easter bunny and a Bloody Mary Bar. Furthermore, guests can enter for a chance to win a 2-night Spa Getaway for Mom at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. CAFE BEL-AIR Luxe Summit Hotel Bel-Air 11461 Sunset Boulevard Brentwood, 476-6571 ext. 2543 The Jazz Trio’ ‘Company’ will play during the Easter Jazz Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seafood, a carving station with prime rib, smoked ham and slow roasted leg of lamb, a station with omelettes made to order, a waffle station, specialty salads, an array of desserts including sliced fruit, champagne and orange juice along with coffee and tea will be included in the $32.95 price for adults. The price for seniors is $27.95 and for children under the age of 12, $13.95. TAIX FRENCH RESTAURANT 1911 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles (213) 484-1265 Leg of lamb and roast pork loin will be featured along with the regular menu at this venerable French restaurant downtown. All dinners include soup, salad, and sherbet for dessert , while luncheons only include a choice of soup or salad. The leg of lamb is $18.95 and the Pork $15.95. WYNDHAM BEL AGE HOTEL 1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood 854-1111 A sumptuous brunch buffet will be featured from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with entertainment provided by pianist Bryan Miller. Cost for the buffet is $48 per person plus tax and gratuity; $22 for children 12 and under, and free for kiddies under 5. A special children’s buffet will also be available. Valet Parking is $2 for the first two hours and then $3 each hour thereafter. In addition to omelettes and eggs made to order, there will be cinnamon-raisin French toast, a pasta bar, market bar with carved peppered sirloin of beef and rack of lamb. Seafood, sashimi, Wyndham Bel Age favorite salads, and hot dishes, too. The dessert station will include morning pastries as well as dessert treats. MODO MIO 15200 Sunset Boulevard Pacific Palisades 459-0979 Dinner will be served as usual from 5 to 10 p.m. on the Easter holiday There will be a number of specials in addition to the regular menu along with roasted rack of lamb. BEAURIVAGE 26025 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu 456-5733 Brunch in this flower filled restaurant will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a prix fixe menu. The price is $40 for adults and $22 for children under 12. There will be a choice of salads, egg dishes, fish, seafood, pastas, poultry, meats and more. Brunch includes dessert and two glasses of champagne per person. After 4 p.m. an a la carte dinner menu will be served. GEOFFREY’S 27400 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu 457-1519 At this charming restaurant overlooking the sea in Malibu, brunch will be served from 10:30 to 4 p.m. This three-course brunch will offer a choice of seafood, pastas, chicken and other dishes tailored to the holiday for a price of $45 per person. CASABLANCA 220 Lincoln Boulevard Venice 392-5751 Brunch at Casablanca will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring multi-courses from fresh fruit to dessert. Salmon, chicken and calamari comprise the entree selections. Sangria, Bloody Marys, soft drinks and champagne are included in the moderate price of $10.99 plus tax and tip. THE BELVEDERE The Peninsula Beverly Hills 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills 788-2306 Executive Chef Bill Bracken has created a dazzling menu for the Easter Holiday at the Belvedere. This year’s Easter feast begins with such appetizers as Five Spiced Peking Duck with a Lo Mien and scallion salad. Entree selections include such dishes as Merlot glazed short ribs, Grilled Pacific swordfish and roasted leg of lamb. A decadent dessert selection, too! The price is $68 per person with champagne ($58 without) and will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. BREEZE The Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 2025 Avenue of the Stars Century City 551-3334 In addition to executive chef Andreas Nieto’s Easter buffet brunch at Breeze, there will be an Easter egg hunt for children on April 11. The extensive buffet menu includes breakfast dishes, sushi and seafood, a large selection of salads, meats from the wood grill along with carvings such as honey-glazed Virginia ham and prime rib of beef, roasted vegetables and a pasta station, and of course, desserts. Unlimited champagne, mimosas and fresh orange juice is included in the price of $58 for adults, $29 for children and complimentary for children 5 and under, exclusive of tax and gratuity. MAX RESTAURANT 13355 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks (818) 784-2915 Chef Andre Guerero’s Max will feature two Easter dinner specials on the holiday. One is an eight-hour braised lamb shoulder , $19.50, and the other a house-cured smoked pork shoulder, $18.50. Desserts will be $6.95, both the ginger-pear upside down cake and the fresh strawberry tart with Grand Marnier custard. LE FESTIVAL Le Meridien at Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Beverly Hills (800) 543-4300 A buffet brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a menu designed by new executive chef Sheri Pegues formerly of the St. Regis Los Angeles. There will be sushi and sashimi, barbecue with New Zealand lamb chops, flank steak and grilled swordfish, as well as an omelette station, waffle station, carving station and much more. Fun finger foods will be available to keep kids happy. The full brunch including coffee, juice and champagne is $49 per person plus tax and tip. The price is 50% off for children under the age of 12. POLO LOUNGE The Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills 276-2251 A Champagne brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. either in the Polo Lounge or on the Polo Lounge patio accompanied by a live jazz trio. A three course brunch, it will be accompanied by a glass of champagne for a price of $65 per adult, $32.50 per child under 10. Taxes and gratuities are not included. MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S A Pacific Seafood Grill 206 North Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills 859-0434 An a la carte menu of Chef David Iino’s specialties will be served during brunch at this Beverly Hills restaurant. Classic Eggs Benedict or McCormick’s Eggs Benedict served over Dungeness crab cakes with a ruby grapefruit Hollandaise are but two of the dishes on the menu. Prices range from $9.95 to $12.50 per person. Two hours complimentary secured valet parking is available off Dayton Way. SAM’S 108 West Channel Road Santa Monica Canyon 230-9100 Sam’s will be open for both brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Brunch will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. A special holiday menu will be served. Sam’s has obtained a full liquor license so that the restaurant can now offer diners mixed drinks as well as wine.
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