NYC Easter Dining Guide 2016
This time last year, it still felt pretty much like winter. But with spring seemingly having already sprung, we’re ready to doff our overcoats and don our bunny ears for Easter! But unless you really feel like spending the holiday roasting off a whole lamb, you’ll want to secure a brunch or dinner reservation now, at celebratory and notably hip spots like The Breslin, Freemans, or Aquavit, offering an extensive Swedish Smorgasbord!
Gotham Bar and Grill
The quintessential West Village restaurant is offering a three-course, $75 Easter brunch, including multiple high-end selections such as Spring Pea Soup with morels, English peas and ramps, Seafood Salad with lobster, octopus and sweet shrimp, Seared Hudson Valley foie gras with kumquat apple chutney, Grilled Lamb Chops with chard, cipollinis and creamy potato puree, and Gotham Chocolate Cake topped with salted almond ice cream, preceded by an optional Petrossian Caviar course of Royal or Golden Osetra, with traditional accompaniments.
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This classic Scandinavian restaurant is rolling out their spectacular Smorgasbord for Easter, available for $85 per person. Along with everyday Swedish favorites, like Gravlax, Herring, and Meatballs, and holiday staples such as Leg of Lamb, Nettle Soup and Almond Cake, the festive spread will include King Crab Salad, Creamy Pickled Beets, Salmon Sliders, Juniper-Cured Duck Breast, Saffron Panna Cotta, Lingonberry Poached Pears, and much, much more.
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The incomparable Daniel Boulud will be serving both Easter brunch for $32 per person, and dinner for $48 per person at his Lincoln Center-adjacent bistro. With multiple options available for all three courses, spring-inspired dishes include Grilled Ramp Tartine with housemade ricotta, Crispy Farm Eggs with Parisian ham and asparagus, and Roasted Leg of Lamb with fava beans, young onions and mint.
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In addition to taking advantage of the seasonal roll-out of April Bloomfield’s anticipated Hot Cross Buns, guests can book a Large Format Meal in either The Breslin’s bar or dining room, sized for 8-14 people, and showcasing Suckling Pig, Balsamic Roasted Duck, Fried Chicken or Rib of Beef, paired with sides like Curried Squash with candied kefir, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, Chicory Salad with radishes and cucumber, and Chocolate Toffee Tarts with crème fraiche whipped cream for dessert.
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One of the hottest brunch destinations in town, this secluded hideaway (located at the end of a Bowery alley) is known for its rustic American cuisine. Choose amongst hearty options, like Waldorf Salad, Buttermilk Pancakes, Smoked Trout with sourdough, Baked Skillet Eggs Shakshuka and Bananas Foster with butterscotch sauce, teamed with an extensive selection of cocktails like Pear Gimlets, Sweet Spiked Tea, Bloody Marias, and the “Hunky Dory,” made with bourbon, pineapple, and orange-chocolate reduction, and fizzy champagne.
Read MoreClement
For $135 per guest (or $65 for attendees aged 12 years or younger), Clement Restaurant at the Peninsula New York is bringing the classic story of Peter Rabbit to life, featuring a “Mr. McGregor’s Salad Garden” with options like Shaved Heirloom Carrots with raspberry dressing, a “Jemima’s Egg Station” with Crab Claw Custard and Blinis with Caviar, as well as a “Berry Garden Station,” “Main Course Station,” Pastry selection, and a Chocolate and Candy Bar, equipped with Spring Sugar Cookies, assorted Marshmallows and Macarons, and a Chocolate Egg Showpiece in the center.
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Although Greeks won’t actually celebrate Orthodox Easter until May 1st this year, Maria Loi, aka the Martha Stewart of Greece, will be honoring the holiday on March 27th, at her uptown Estiatorio. Patrons will enjoy authentic specialties, such as Stuffed Zucchini with rice, dill and lemon, Seafood Orzo laced with tomatoes and feta, Tiger Prawns accompanied by arugula and cauliflower, and Lamb Shank with white wine, rosemary and mustard.
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Boasting two stars from the New York Times, this modern Spanish spot in Chelsea will celebrate Easter from Friday all the way through Sunday, with a special lamb dish inspired by spring in Catalonia, featuring red wine-braised Colorado meat, served with grilled calcots (green onions), pine nut romesco and a spicy lamb chorizo.
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