The Southern Belle Brunch
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Head to the Hotel Palomar in Downtown Phoenix for a picnic-inspired buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m, $65 for adults and $19 for children. In true Blue Hound fashion, find your fave picnic staples with a southern twist, such as cornbread with honey butter, chicken and waffles, barbecue oysters and roasted suckling pig. And it wouldn’t be Easter without sweets – pies and sweet tarts will also be served.
2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
(602) 258-2031
bluehoundkitchen.com
The Most Hoppy Brunch
Hash Kitchen
Hash Kitchen will be hopping come Sunday with meet-and-greets with the Easter Bunny himself. A special menu will be served all weekend long, April 14-16, 7 a.m.-3 p.m, with special holiday items such as herb crusted prime rib, smoked brown sugar ham and boneless slow-roasted herb-crusted leg of lamb.
Gainey Village: 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd.
(480) 947-3214
North Scottsdale: 14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
(480) 361-5228
hashkitchen.com
The Little Italy Experience
Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant
Get an authentic Tuscan experience at Tomaso’s, which is serving a four course Pasqua (Easter in Italian) lunch and dinner from 12-9:30 p.m. on Sunday. The menu includes stuffed zucchini blossom with ricotta and mozzarella, pear and pecorino cheese ravioli with butter and sage sauce, Easter lamb and mini cannolis for $44 per person. Favorites such as seven-layer lasagna and osso buco on risotto will also be available.
3225 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
(602) 956-0836
tomasos.com
The Best Mimosas
Social Tap Eatery
Do as the Old Town Scottsdale crews do and cheers away the morning at Social Tap Eatery. Order a Social Tap Mimosa (with muddled fresh fruit and peach puree) or build yourself a Bloody Mary at their DIY bar from 9 a.m-2 p.m. Order a Ranchero Omelet or huevos rancheros to soak up the booze.
4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale
(602) 432-6719
socialtapscottsdale.com
The Most Kid Friendly Brunch
The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
This Easter Hunt Brunch will have a balloon artist and carousel to keep the kids occupied while Mom and Dad take a break with a mimosa brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The menu will consist of a breakfast bar with omelets, crepes and salads. Entrees include prime rib, fresh sea catch with lemon caper and sugar mustard glazed ham and pineapple sauce, $68 for adults, $34 for children 5-12 and children under 5 are complimentary. Reservations are required.
7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale
(480) 596-7521
destinationhotels.com/scottsdale-resort
The Most Musical
Organ Stop Pizza
Organ Stop Pizza will have an all you can eat pizza and salad bar, $12 for adults and $10 for children, with a concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online or in the restaurant gift shop.
1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
(480) 813-5700
organstoppizza.com
