Michele StuevenFrom the rooftops to the beaches, spring is in bloom across the southland bringing brunch back to the forefront. Here’s the ultimate Easter guide to celebrate the season. Crossroads Kitchen, the popular plant-based restaurant from chef Tal Ronnen on Melrose Ave., offers its Mediterranean-inspired menu alongside classic brunch staples for Easter like chicken and waffles, breakfast burrito and stuffed French toast. A variety of starters and salads are also on offer, including grapefruit and avocado with shiso and toasted fennel gastrique, squash blossoms with almond ricotta and marinara, and Khachapuri with yellow tomato egg yolk. Reservations via OpenTable, walk-ins welcome.
Superba, the all-day cafe with locations in Hollywood, Venice, and Calabasas will offer Easter brunch on the patio with a fresh selection of pastries from Superba’s in-house bakery, including festive Easter cookies available from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20. Brunch offers favorites like the grain bowl with an 8-minute egg, or plates like the croissant French toast with candied pecans and vanilla crème fraîche alongside a variety of sandwiches and salads. Complete the experience with a coffee, mimosa, bloody mary, or non-alcoholic options like fresh juice, basil spritz, or matcha lemonade. Reservations via Resy, walk-ins welcome.
Easter brunch at Crossroads Kitchen (Jakob Layman)
2ND & PCH has an exciting lineup of events perfect for families, foodies, and shoppers alike:
Bunnyville Photos (Now through Saturday, April 19. Capture moments with the Easter Bunny in a fun spring backdrop. Plus, Silent Bunny on Sunday, April 13, a sensory-friendly experience for those who require a quieter setting.
The Enchanted Easter Brunch Fiesta at Ola Mexican Kitchen takes place on Saturday, April 12 with seasonal menus and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Reservations are required and can be made here.
UNIDOS Market: Easter on Sunday, April 13.| Enjoy live music, themed vendors and treats, bunny meet and greets, and photo ops at this celebratory market of the season.
Kids Club: Spring Break Edition on Tuesday, April 15. Little ones can enjoy seasonal crafts, an egg hunt, and a Bunny appearance.
Salsa Class and Social Dancing on Tuesday, April 15. Join professional instructors for an evening of fun, music, and dancing under the stars.
Dreamers Market on Earth Day, Saturday, April 19. Shop eco-friendly, sustainable brands and celebrate Earth Month with conscious shopping.
The Maker’s Hive Market: Cambodian Heritage on Saturday, April 26. Celebrate Cambodian culture with live performances, photo opportunities, and a vibrant marketplace featuring local vendors, in partnership with Sister Cities.
Afternoon tea (Courtesy Beverly Hills Peninsula Hotel)
Also in Long Beach, the Queen Mary has set sail again with its annual Easter Royal Sunday Brunch. From fresh seafood and savory carving stations to seasonal sweets and springtime sips, the annual brunch features live music that fills the air in a nostalgic setting. After brunch, you’re free to roam and explore the Queen Mary at your own pace.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills brunch from Executive Chef Luis Cuadra takes place at The Belvedere, and an Easter afternoon tea takes place in The Living Room. The property will host its annual children’s Easter Egg Hunt by the Infinity Fountain with a visit from the Easter Bunny in the Lobby.
On Sunday, April 20 the Easter Brunch at The Belvedere includes crab cake benedict, and crème brûlée French toast, as well as decadent desserts. Reservations are suggested and seatings are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is priced at $195 per person for adults and $95 for children under 12. To book, visit The Belvedere’s OpenTable or call 301-975-2736.
From Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20 The Living Room will offer the hotel’s popular tea service featuring pastries, champagne by Laurent Perrier and Dom Perignon, a unique tea selection, and a tower of sweet and savory delights – all accompanied by the sounds of a classical harpist. Reservations can be made here via The Living Room’s OpenTable.
Hop on over to The Downtown LA Proper on Sunday, April 20 to the hotel’s flagship restaurant Caldo Verde. Chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne bring their signature culinary expertise to the table with a menu featuring poppyseed pancakes, a spring frittata, and chorizo manchego scones, blending rustic sophistication with authentic Californian flavors. Reserve your table HERE.
The Georgian Hotel’s ground floor restaurant, Sirena by the beach will offer a pre-fixed menu served family style for $65 per person starting at 7 a.m., featuring spring produce from the nearby Santa Monica Farmer’s Market. The menu includes leek and potato pancakes with smoked salmon and crème fraiche, croissant French toast soufflé topped with a warm berry compote, Green Goddess salad with avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and haricot verts, an Italian Benedict with rosemary ham, asparagus ricotta herb frittata, and sides of smashed fingerling potatoes and applewood smoked bacon. Pastry chef Thessa Diadem’s carrot cake with pineapple jam, walnuts, and cream cheese frosting is for dessert. Reservations are available on Resy.
The Georgian – Sirena, Sunset Terrace (Douglas Friedman)
The Beverly Hilton’s Easter Extravaganza Jazz Brunch hosted at the rooftop restaurant, CIRCA 55 with views of the skyline and Hollywood Hills on Sunday, April 20 will include entreés like braised leg of lamb with rosemary and thyme, apricot glazed spiral cut ham with fruit chutney, and roasted butternut squash ravioli with lemon and spring peas. For brunch lovers, there will be fluffy scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles and American pancakes, Eggs Benedict, and fresh-baked croissants, pastries, and bagels. Other highlights include a cheese corner, dim sum, soups, salads, a kid’s corner, a beignet station, and a live jazz band.
On Sunday, April 20, Lumière at the Fairmont Century Plaza will offer a festive à la carte brunch with mimosa and Bloody Mary specials, live jazz, Easter egg hunts, crafts, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny in the hotel’s outdoor courtyard in the heart of Century City, Reservations are available via OpenTable: Lumière Brasserie – Reserve Here.
The Culver Hotel is hosting its annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20 in the sunlit Parisian Room on the hotel’s second floor with a buffet that includes scrambled eggs and made-to-order omelets, a carving station of braised leg of lamb served with homemade mint chutney and Dijon mustard, a hot savory buffet including grilled sea bass served with chimichurri and a citrusy arugula, fennel and orange salad. There will be a selection of pastas including penne pomodoro, spring pea pesto rigatoni, and lobster bisque ravioli as well as a decadent display of desserts including lemon ricotta French toast and cherry Danishes. Complimentary face painting for kids of all ages will be offered on the garden patio. Adults can dine for $100/person, while kids 12 and under eat for $55, plus taxes and gratuities. Prepaid reservations can be made on Opentable.
Easter Brunch Characters at 2nd & PCH
For a more refined affair, The Culver Hotel is also hosting its signature afternoon tea in The Grand Lobby and Crystal Room with a live pianist included. Tea lovers are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite hats and spring attire to celebrate the season with a selection of blueberry scones, egg salad, Vadouvan chicken curry, butter and radish, and cucumber watercress tea sandwiches. Delicate desserts include macarons, petit fours, and mini choux, all paired with artisan loose-leaf teas, with the option to add sparkling wine or garden-fresh cocktails. Prepaid reservations can be made on Opentable for $75/person.
Want to head out of town? Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops for an Easter Extravaganza ($190 per adult, $75 per child) like no other on Sunday, April 20, when the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m., with 15,000 eggs scattered across the resort’s lush grounds. Kids of all ages are invited to hop into the spirit and fill their Easter baskets ten times over.
A lavish brunch takes place from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m., offering a decadent spread of made-to-order specialties, a chilled seafood bar, and bottomless mimosas. The fun doesn’t stop there, other festivities include arts and crafts, face painting, endless photo-ops, and more. Reserve a spot HERE.
Eating in? Maple Block Meat Co. is fixing up a limited amount of 100% peach wood-smoked boneless Berkshire Hams, sides, and sweets. This year in addition to whole and half peach wood-smoked hams they will also offer three great Easter Sunday packages. Each pack is made for groups of four to six people. Order by Friday, April 18 for pick up on Easter Sunday, April 20.
Courtesy Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel