Easter Specials Around DC
Lifestyle
In DC, Easter has always been synonymous with more than just mass and Easter egg hunts. For those who celebrate the holiest Christian holiday around, brunch is always on the menu. And even though this year’s festivities may look a bit different, that doesn’t mean we don’t plan to celebrate in style. Here are some spots around town serving up impressive Easter feasts — both in person and to go — that you don’t want to miss!
#1: Sfoglina Van Ness
The all-day menu at Sfoglina Van Ness includes Easter specials such as cavatelli with pancetta and a grilled lamb porterhouse with white bean puree, oven-roasted tomatoes, and French beans. Hours on Sunday, April 4, are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with seating available indoors and on the patio.
#2: Compass Rose
For a global Easter feast, the takeout menu at Compass Rose offers brunch dishes like khachapuri and scallion street pancakes. Meanwhile, the restaurant’s streetside patio is themed around a Trans Siberian train car with a Russian Zakuski menu.
#3: Gravitas
This Easter, Gravitas rolls out luxurious brunch and dinner menus, both available indoors or in heated outdoor spaces on the atrium patio and rooftop deck. And for those celebrating at home, Gravitas is offering a take-home package for two ($110), featuring Italian ribolitta soup and roasted eye of lamb.
#4: Unconventional Diner
In honor of Women’s History Month in April, two of Unconventional Diner’s leading female chefs collaborate on an Easter menu. Sous chef Leena Ali draws from her Middle Eastern heritage with pulled lamb shawarma and grilled leg of lamb kabob. For dessert, award-winning pastry chef Ana Deshaies makes an indulgent chocolate cake incorporating Valrhona Illanka chocolate from Peru. Pre-order through Friday, April 2 for pickup on Sunday.
#5: Taco Bamba
Every weekend, chefs Victor Albisu, Faiz Ally, and Greg Lucero send out upscale, heat-and-eat dinner kits from Taco Bamba Vienna dubbed “Tres for Two.” Easter weekend plans include artichoke and black truffle soup, braised duck Shepherd’s pie, and baked carrot cake doughnuts, plus a variety of empanadas. Order online by March 26 for pickup April 1 to 4, with delivery in select areas of Northern Virginia and Rockville. — T.P.
#6: La Vie
La Vie has an unlimited Mediterranean Easter Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can indulge in favorites like shakshuka, duck Carbonara, and salmon souvlaki. The restaurant is open for limited indoor, plus outdoor seating. Brunch is priced at $45 per person and $18 for kids 7 to 12. Kids under 6 are free. Reservations are available on Opentable.
