More Easter Eats

Easter Sunday, April 4th

Piatti in Montecito is serving Easter brunch from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Easter dinner from 3:30 - 9 p.m.  Specials include smoked salmon frittata with mascarpone cheese ($15), lemon-scented papardelle with rabbit ragu ($17), and veal cutlets with prosciutto in a brown-butter-sage sauce ($25).  Call 805-969-7520 for reservations.

The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara offers its annual Easter-egg hunt and brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  The brunch takes place in Bella Vista with a buffet of glazed ham, rack of lamb, salads, desserts and chocolates.  After brunch, folks will gather on the Monte Vista lawn to meet the Easter bunny and search for eggs.  The price is $95 for adults which includes a glass of sparkling wine; $35 for children.  Call Bella Vista for reservations at 805-565-8237.

Chef Adam Horton at Saddle Peak Lodge is cooking a three-course meal from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with choices like a wild mushroom quiche, brioche French toast with bananas Foster, and a sliced leg of lamb sandwich.  The price is $50.  There’s a special two-course meal for children available for $25.  Call 818-222-3888 for reservations.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Woodland Hills and at L.A. Live turns out a three-course meal from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. for $30.  Some of the meal options include filet Benedict, berry-stuffed French toast, and walnut turtle pie.

Over in Studio City, The Bistro Garden at Coldwater has a three-course brunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with plenty of dishes to choose from.  It all starts with a basket of bread and pastries, then there are options like a roasted corn chowder with lobster, chicken and mushroom crepes, grilled lamb chops, a lemon souffle with raspberry puree, and a warm apple tart with ice cream.  The price is $48.  A children’s menu is available for $25.  Call 818-501-0202 for reservations.