If you're not in the mood to cook on Easter Sunday, hop on over to the many Washington area restaurants as many are offering fabulous holiday brunches and dinners on Sunday, March 31st. I like to celebrate the day before so I can do some cooking and then relax at the Virginia wineries on Sunday. If I missed your restaurant, please email me with the details in the format below.
DC:
The Hamilton, located at 600 14th Street , NW 20005 Clyde ’s Restaurant Group’s establishments, to give out candy, hugs, and provide photo opportunities for young diners. For reservations, please call (202) 787-1000. Easter brunch is served from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Easter two blocks from the White House at P.J. Clarke's, the legendary saloon in the heart of Washington’s power center. On Sunday, March 31st, P.J.s will serve Easter specials including 3 cheese apple wood smoked bacon soufflé, stuffed leg of Spring lamb with farro risotto and rosemary jus, Alaskan halibut with herb roasted new potatoes and shaved fennel, and a 3 layer carrot cake. Specials range in price from $7.60 - $27.70. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 202.463.6610.
Celebrate Easter two blocks from the White House at P.J. Clarke's, the legendary saloon in the heart of Washington’s power center. On Sunday, March 31st, P.J.s will serve Easter specials including 3 cheese apple wood smoked bacon soufflé, stuffed leg of Spring lamb with farro risotto and rosemary jus, Alaskan halibut with herb roasted new potatoes and shaved fennel, and a 3 layer carrot cake. Specials range in price from $7.60 - $27.70. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 202.463.6610.
Hop on over to Sou'Wester for Easter Sunday Brunch! As spring blossoms, make plans to join us for our annual Easter Brunch in Sou'Wester on Sunday, March 31 from 11:45am to 3pm. Spend the day enjoying a "family style" meal at each table, complete with an egg hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny. Cost is USD 65* per adult, USD 35* per child up to 12 years old, and complimentary for children three and under. Please call +1 (202) 787 6148 for reservations.
Celebrate Easter at the Howard Theatre Howard
Theatre 620 T Street NW or at ticketmaster.com.
Valet parking will also be available.
Executive Chef
Sebastien Archambault and Chef de Cuisine John Melfi at Blue Duck Tavern, located at 24th and M Streets, NW, 20037, are
introducing new seasonal, American classics to the restaurant’s Easter
menu. Brunch will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday,
March 31 at $95 per person for adults, and $45 for children between six and
12. The
three-course, fixed-price menu begins with a choice of starters, including
seasonal salads, meats, breads and cheeses, on display throughout the open
kitchen. Next up, guests will have a choice of entrée and sides from the
holiday menu. Highlights include Duck
Confit Hash with Fried Egg, Green Peas, Chanterelles and Romaine Heart;
Scrambled Eggs with Rock Shrimp, Hash Brown Potatoes, and Caramelized Vidalia
Onions; Wood Oven Roasted Scallops with Garden Ratatouille and Lemon
Vinaigrette; Lobster Ravioli with King Trumpets, Tarragon and Farm Butter, as well as Roasted Lamb Rack with
Spring Garlic, Rosemary Jus and Lemon Confit. Brunch
concludes with seasonal desserts, which are on display in the pastry
pantry. Standouts include Rhubarb
Blackberry Crumble; Bourbon and Date Pecan Pie; Pears Poached in Prosecco, as well as Sour Cream Cheesecake with Brandied
Cherries. Please call (202) 419-6755 or visit www.blueducktavern.com for reservations.
Situated just
one block from the White House at 815
Connecticut Ave, NW Champagne buffet brunch this Easter. Guests can
enjoy live piano music and a buffet of traditional brunch fare with highlights
to include Lamb Palak with
Spinach, Garam Masala and Ginger; Shrimp Pepper Masala with Black Pepper,
Tomato and Tamarind; Achari Baingan with Eggplant, Onion, Fennel, Mustard and
Fenugreek, as well as Paneer Makhni with Cottage
Cheese, Fenugreek and Cinnamon. Easter
brunch is priced at $25 per person, or $35 with bottomless Champagne
Celebrate
Easter at the wine bar Tel’Veh Café and Wine Bar,
located at 401 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW , 20001. An a la carte menu featuring a variety
of specials crafted by Executive Chef Dimosthenis
“Dimo” Kolouas will be available
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Standouts include Htipiti, Aged and Roasted Feta with
Chili Flakes; Cacik, Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic; Tel’Veh Omelette with
Breakfast Sausage, Parmesan and Arugula; Smoked Salmon with Poached Egg over an
English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce; Hazelnut Crepe with Nutella and
Fresh Berries, as well as Smoked Ham Crepe with
Provolone, Bell Peppers and Cream. Prices
range from $6 to $12 each dish. Guests can also opt for a $29.95 per
person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) unlimited prix fixe brunch for the
entire table. For reservations, call (202) 758-2929 or visit www.telveh.com.
From March 31st through May 5th, José
Andrés and the culinary team at Zaytinya, located at 701 9th Street,
NW
At the historic 1789 Restaurant, located at 1226 36th Street, NW Cumberland
Valley , Maryland
The Oval Room, located at 800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca,
located at 1100 New York Ave, NW, 20005, (entrance on 12th and H Streets side) offers tempting
Italian fare this Easter. Executive Chef Nicholas Stefanelli has prepared
a three-course, prix fixe menu, which includes an Italian sampling of antipasti
for the table followed by a choice of secondi and tasting of desserts to
share. Priced at $45 per person, and $20 for children under 12 (tax and
gratuity not included), the menu includes standouts such as, Fried Artichokes
with Parsley and Lemon; Saffron Rice Fritter with Peas, Prosciutto, Mozzarella,
and Tomato Sauce; Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Farro,
Fava Beans and Pecorino Zabiglione; Carnaroli Risotto
with English Peas and Parmigiano; Ravioli filled with Cacio Romano, Tomato,
Marjoram and Basil, as well as Poached Rockfish, Olive Oil
Crushed Potatoes, Onion Compote. For the perfect ending, a dessert
tasting is designed to share with families, and includesCassata Siciliana and the Pastiera Napoletana.
Bibiana’s Easter feast will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday,
March 31st. Valet parking is available for $8. For reservations or
additional information please call (202) 216 9550 or visit www.bibianadc.com.
Located at 675 15th Street, NW
701 Restaurant,
located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 20004, will be offering a $45 per
person three-course menu, or $22.50 for children 10 and under, on Sunday, March
31st. Brunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner will be
served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Prepared by Executive Chef Tony Conte,
standout entrées include Ricotta
Ravioli with peas and spring onions; Braised Lamb Shoulder with semi-fried
carrots, yogurt and herb puree; Seared Scallops with red lentils, crushed
squash and curry broth; Sake-Miso Glazed Salmon with bok choy, water chestnuts
and soy oil, as well as Grilled Strip Steak with
olive oil crushed potatoes, onion compote and hollandaise. For the
perfect ending, guests can choose from Coconut
Panna Cotta with passion fruit curd and sesame tuile; Carrot Cake with basil
ganache, carrot ginger sorbet and spiced walnuts; Citrus Doughnuts with Grand
Marnier cream, candied kumquats and yuzu ‘noodle’, as well as Bittersweet Chocolate
Ganache Tart with dark cocoa, chocolate sorbet and vanilla bean chantilly created by Pastry Chef Donald
Smith. Creating the perfect ambiance 701’s live jazz duo of piano and
bass will be performing during Easter service. Valet parking is available
all day for $8. For reservations or additional information please call
(202) 393-0701 or visit www.701restaurant.com.
The Willard InterContinental is offering an Easter Brunch Buffet by Executive Chef Luc Dendievel and Pastry Chef Gary O’Hanlon. Four seatings are available in the hotel’s famous Willard and Crystal Rooms on Sunday, March 31, from 10:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Price is $95 for adults and $35 children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children ages 5 years and younger dine free. Price is per person and includes sparkling wine, non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary valet parking. Price excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended, call 202.637.7305. Live piano accompanies the Willard’s cornucopia of culinary offerings by Executive Chef Luc Dendievel.
The Willard InterContinental is offering an Easter Brunch Buffet by Executive Chef Luc Dendievel and Pastry Chef Gary O’Hanlon. Four seatings are available in the hotel’s famous Willard and Crystal Rooms on Sunday, March 31, from 10:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Price is $95 for adults and $35 children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children ages 5 years and younger dine free. Price is per person and includes sparkling wine, non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary valet parking. Price excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended, call 202.637.7305. Live piano accompanies the Willard’s cornucopia of culinary offerings by Executive Chef Luc Dendievel.
Virginia:
Executive Chef/Owner Domenico Cornacchia and Owner/Operator Aykan Demiroglu of the French oasis, Bistro Vivant, located at1394 Chain Bridge Road in McLean, VA, 22101, are offering an a la carte menu with Easter specials from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 31st. Chef Domenico and newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Ed Hardy bring the authentic flavors of traditional French cuisine to downtown McLean, with appetizer options such as Green Pea Hummus and Easter Radishes; Boudin Blanc and Noir Scotch Egg with Frisée Salad, and the Fried Rabbit with Lavender, Thyme and Meyer Lemon Aioli. Main dishes include House Cured Ham and Pork Belly Cassoulet; Pain Perdue Avec Foie Gras with Stewed Apples; Lamb Tenderloin with Smoked Potato Fondue and Rhubarb Compote, as well as Duck N’ Waffles with Duck Confit, Wild Rice Waffles, Chicken Liver Butter and Apricot Syrup. Guests will also enjoy the selection of decadent desserts, which include Carrot Madeleines and Champagne Sabayon, or the Rhubarb Crumble with Strawberry Gelato. Prices range from $12 to $22 for appetizers, $24 to $26 for entrées and $11 to $12 for desserts. For reservations or additional information please call (703) 356-1700 or visit www.bistrovivant.com.
Executive Chef Bertrand Chemel and Pastry Chef Caitlin Dysart have teamed
up to create the perfect sweet and savory Easter-themed edible adventure at 2941 Restaurant (2941 Fairview Park
Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042; (703) 270-1500; www.2941.com, @2941Restaurant), one of the top restaurants in
the DC area. Available Easter Day - Sunday, March 31st, 2013 - from 11:00am to
8:00pm, 2941 will be offering a 3-course Prix Fixe menu priced at $65pp, and a
3-course Vegetarian Prix Fixe menu priced at $48pp. Holiday-themed dishes and
desserts include Chef Chemel's Rabbit "Porchetta Style" with
fennel raviolini, baby artichoke, and saffron broth, Virginia Beef
Rib Eye with fricassée of spring mushrooms & potatoes, and
asparagus and sweets from Chef Dysart including the 2941 Easter Basket chocolate
cake, pistachio mousse, strawberry sherbet, and Carrot Cake Entremet walnut
parfait, orange-pineapple marmalade, caramel glaze. For reservations or
additional information please call (703) 270-1500 or visit 2941.com.
Maryland:
Assaggi Mozzarella Bar, located at 4838 Bethesda Avenue Bethesda , MD , 20814 Berry
Situated in a historic stone cottage along the C and O Canal , with beautiful gardens and expansive outdoor terraces for dining, the Angler’s Inn , located at 10801 MacArthur Boulevard , Potomac , MD , 20854 Inn will be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations or additional information please call (301) 365-2425 or visit www.oldanglersinn.com.
The Carolina Kitchen, with two locations in Hyattsville , MD , and Largo 800 Shoppers Way Largo 6501 America Blvd Hyattsville , MD , 20782
*This round-up is a compilation of the Easter menu summaries received from the listed restaurants.
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