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Wednesday February 22, 2012

Easter Indulgence on the North Shore

Jewel sells butter in the shape of a lamb. You can buy chocolate in the forms of rabbits, chicks and eggs, filled with your choice of cream, fruity concoctions, coconut, caramel and peanut butter; not to mention marshmallow peeps! (You either love them or hate them; there's just no in between.)

Indulging in decadent creations has become such a big part of Easter, and Easter Sunday is the quintessential brunch holiday. Whether your perfect brunch includes eyes-bigger-than-your-stomach buffet-style dining, prix fixe fine dining, or ordering a la carte, there’s no shortage of options for Easter brunching well on the North Shore.

Here are some local hotels and sautéing, chopping and carving to make your Easter brunch extra special:

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Allgauer's on the Riverfront
at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
847.664.7999
Brunch Hours: Call for reservations
Cost: $29.95 per person

Spectacular Brunch Buffet! Featuring dozens & dozens of items ranging from made-to-order omelettes & chef carved prime rib to a never ending dessert buffet. Includes Easter Bunny visit!

Bridie McKennas Irish Pub
254 Green Bay Road, Highwood
847-432-3311
Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Adults $23.95. Children $12.95

Enjoy a buffet-style brunch menu. Bridie’s Brunch Carvery is well known for their fabulous selection of breakfast and lunch items.

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
1820 Tower Dr., Glenview
847.729.9463
Brunch Hours: 11am-3pm
Cost: A la Carte

Flight invites you to join them for a special a la carte Easter Brunch! You must know the wine pairings will be sublime.

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Hotel Orrington
1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston
Grand Ballroom
847.866.8700
Brunch Hours: Seating starts at 10:30am; call for reservations
$34.95 per person; $11.95 kids age 6-10; Complimentary under 5 years of age

Visit various food stations including made-to-order breakfast items, a seafood station, a carving station, a kid's buffet and a dessert table. A glass of Champagne will be offered after 12 noon to each guest 21 years of age or older. Piano entertainment & appearance from the Easter Bunny.

Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
847.945.3400
Brunch Hours: first seating 10 am; last seating 1:30 pm
Cost: Adults $37.95, Children 5 -12: $18.50, Children 4 and under free

Brunch will feature traditional breakfast favorites; Enjoy exciting activities for the kids, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!

Pete Miller's Seafood and Prime Steak
1557 Sherman Ave.
847.328.0399
Brunch Hours: 10am-2pm
$39 per person

Pete Miller's invites you to join them at their Easter Jazz Brunch featuring 10 food stations and the Ron Perrillo Trio.

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Prairie Grass Café
601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
847.205.4433
Brunch Hours: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Adults $38; Kids under age ten $15

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet of savory and sweet delights. Every guest starts with our Signature "PGC Benedict" Poached Egg with Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise. The main buffet will then include a variety of delicious sweet and savory options.

Restaurant Michael
64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
847.441.3100
Brunch Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $39 per person (not including 8% sales tax and 18% gratuity), Children under 10, ½ price for smaller portions off existing menu. Prices do not include tax or gratuity

Chose three courses from a menu of delectable sweet and savory options. Call for seating times and reservations.

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Va Pensiero
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston
847.475.7779
Brunch Hours: 10:30am-2pm
$38 per adult (does not include tax and gratuity)
$15 per child (special children's menu)

Choose from a 3-course prix-fixe menu. Chef/Owner Jeff Muldrow has planned some excellent dishes to help you celebrate with your family and friends! Easter Sunday Supper from their award-winning ala carte menu plus specials served from 5:00pm.

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Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-6000
Hours: 6am-10pm
A la carte prices

The place where it's always brunch time! Enjoy a la carte brunch dining at its finest, including the Apple Pancake, the Original Pancake House tradition! Filled with fresh apples and complimented with a Sinkiang cinnamon and sugar glaze, and French vanilla ice cream optional.


Laura Folkl