A third of a pack of PEEPS, one Cadbury Egg, and only white or red jelly beans make for a colorful Easter meal after you burn a pricey roast bigger than baby Jesus, but a hassle-free feast is a better way to leap into spring with your family. This Sunday, if you back away from the basket and the oven, there are expert, reasonably-priced options across the city that we've compiled into a handy guide.
Faustina
Details: Scott Conant's new Cooper Square Hotel restaurant will be serving up the standard menu with a few specials like stewed eggs with spicy tomato sauce and baby lamb with fingerling potatoes and ramps.
Price: A la carte, appetizers from $12-$16; entrees from $14-$25.
25 Cooper Square., (212) 475-3400; 11:30a.m. - 2:30p.m., 5:30p.m. - 11p.m.
The Harrison
Details: Iron Chef's Amanda Freitag created specials like braised rabbit leg stew and an Easter lamb roast.
Price: A la carte, appetizers from $9-$14; entrees from $22-$32.
355 Greenwich St., (212) 274-9310; 2p.m. - 9p.m.
SD26
Details: The three-course prix fixe includes the option of the legendary, soft egg-yolk raviolo, and suckling pig confit.
Price: $55/adult, $30/children under 12.
19 E. 26th St., (212) 265-5959;
David Burke Townhouse
Details: At three-course brunch menu features dishes like crackling ham shank and Easter egg cream for dessert.
Price: $48/person.
133 E. 61st St., (212) 813-2121;
Kefi
Details: Greeks love Easter (even if the date is different). Michael Psilakis plans four courses with soup, meze, entree, and dessert.
Price: $34.95/person.
505 Columbus Ave., (212) 873-0200; 11a.m. - 3p.m., 5p.m. - 10p.m.
Klee Brasserie
Details: Chef Daniel Angerer add specials to his regular menu like sweet Easter ham and lamb roast, but thankfully not breast-milk cheese (we couldn't let that go).
Price: A la carte menu, specials range in price from $15-$28.
200 9th Ave., (212) 633-8033; 11a.m. - 10p.m.
James
Details: Brunch and dinner specials will incorporate ingredients like duck eggs and ham hash.
Price: A la carte menu, specials range in price from $9-$19.
605 Carlton Ave., (718) 942-4255; 11a.m. - 3:30p.m., 5:30p.m - 10p.m.
