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Wednesday February 08, 2012

The Magic of Brunch

The meal with permission to include everything from from pancakes to poached salmon. Anything goes at brunch – whether you’re a fan of sweet or savory, a hot cup of joe or a fabulous Bellini cocktail. You can have it all.

Going out for Easter brunch is a long standing tradition – especiallyideal for those who want to combine celebration with less fuss and something for every age and taste bud.

Whether you are a fan of buffet-style dining, prix fixe menus, or ordering a la carte, here are some Insider options for brunching well on the North Shore.

The newest Easter entry this year is:

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

Bridie’s Brunch Carvery is a top choice with their fabulous selection of breakfast and lunch items including off the bone Prime Rib, Limerick Ham, an Omelet Station, and much more!

Café Lucci
609 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
847.729.2268
Brunch Hours: 1 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $22 adults; $13 children under 12

Café Lucci will offer a three-course prix fixe menu including: Choice of pasta fagioli soup, minestrone or the Lucci salad; Roasted leg of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes;
and homemade tiramisu for dessert. Regular à la carte menu available also. Tots welcome - plenty of boosters and high chairs. Bonus: Complimentary Valet Parking

Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
847.945.3400
Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Adults $36.95, Children 5 -12: $18.50, Children 4 and under free

Brunch will feature traditional breakfast favorites, fresh salads, a raw bar, delectable desserts, and more. There will also be exciting activities for the kids, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!

Prairie Grass Café
601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
847.205.4433
Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Adults $35 Adult; Kids under age ten $15

Kick off the meal with the restaurant's signature eggs Benedict, followed by a buffet brunch. Highlights include made-to-order omelets, honey-glazed ham, crab cakes and waffles. Reservations recommended.

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 12 and under $19 per person plus tax and gratuity, Children 3 and under Free

Begin your meal with palette teasers including sliced house cured smoked salmon on warm potato cake with chive and lemongrass crème fraiche. Entrees include Poached Eggs “Homardine” Over Toasted Brioche Croutons topped with lobster ravioli and sautéed Spinach. Finish sweetly with selections including a bittersweet Chocolate crepe with candied banana and dark rum gelato. Reservations required and begin at 11am, continuing every half hour until 2:30 pm.

No matter how you celebrate – we can all toast to something...SPRING!

Laura Folkl