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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Easter brunch updates
A few more spots for Easter brunch, combined with the previous two postings.
• Cantina Laredo (201 W. Third St., 542-9670, www.cantinalaredo.com): Not an Easter brunch per se, but a new entry into the downtown brunch buffet scene. Omelets, eggs Benedict, migas, fajitas, enchiladas and more. $1 Bloody Marys and mimosas. $15.99. 10 a,m. to 3 p.m.
• Cissi’s Market & Wine Bar (1400 S. Congress Ave., 225-0521, www.cissismarket.com): Live music, coffee and cocktail specials, an Easter bunny for the kids and a menu that includes Cissi’s All Day Salad ($12), gravlax and quail eggs in brioche ($12) and croissant bread pudding French toast ($12). Children’s menu available. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• European Bistro (111 E. Main St., Pflugerville, 512-835-1919, www.european-bistro.com): Choices on a five-course prix-fixe menu include smoked pork shank, stuffed Cornish hen, stuffed lamb and rainbow trout, plus a peach melba tort. $35. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar (2905 San Gabriel St., 474-2905, www.finoaustin.com): Starting on Easter, FINO will offer brunch on Sundays with a menu that includes asparagus frittata, French toast with vanilla mascarpone and Manchego cheese biscuits with quince jam. A la carte pricing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140 at the Domain, 835-9463; 320 E. Second St. 457-1500; www.flemingssteakhouse.com): Three-course prix-fixe dinner. Starters: wedge salad, onion soup, fruit. Entree: filet mignon Benedict, crab-cake Benedict, pork chop, salmon quiche. Dessert: berry cobbler, creme brulee, turtle pie. $29.95. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Four Seasons hotel (98 San Jacinto Blvd., 685-8300, www.fourseasons.com): Buffet options include salads, pastas, pastries, pate, omelets, blintzes, crab claws, sushi, prime rib, leg of lamb and 10 desserts. $75 at Trio, $68 in the ballroom, $20 children 6-11, free for children younger than 5.
• The Hill Country Dining Room (Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive, 329-7923, www.bartoncreek.com): Buffet options include fresh omelets, “Elvis PBJ French Toast,” pastries, salads, cheeses, prime rib, roasted leg of lamb and white chocolate bread pudding. $57.95, $22.95 children 6-12 $1 per year of age for children 5 and younger. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Hilton Austin (500 E. Fourth St., 493-4900, www.hilton.com): The buffet brunch features beef, lamb, chicken, breakfast favorites, salads and desserts. $48, $20 children 12 and younger. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Latin Cafe Austin (101 San Jacinto Blvd., 478-2520, www.latincafeaustin.com): The buffet menu includes plantain chips and salsas, ceviche, empanadas, blackened salmon, Angus sirloin, spinach-mushroom enchiladas, tres leches cake and flan. $19.95, $9.95 for children 6-12, free for 5 and younger. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mirabelle (8127 Mesa Drive, Suite 100, 346-7900, www.mirabellerestaurant.com): Options for the three-course brunch include lobster bisque, duck pate, roasted lamb, Asian salmon, creme brulee and chevre cheesecake. $29.95, $12.95 children’s menu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery (10010 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 36), 231-8157, www.nxnwbrew.com): In addition to a full brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all-day specials include bacon-wrapped salmon with shrimp ($21.95), pepper-crusted beef tenderloin ($22.95) and glazed ham ($15.95).
• Sagra (1610 San Antonio St., 535-5988, www.sagrarestaurant.net): A main course, plus muffins, bread and fresh fruit. Options include asparagus-prosciutto frittata, steak hash, pasta Bolognese and stuffed leg of lamb. $18. Mimosas and bellinis for 75 cents. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (801 Red River St., 480-8341, www.stubbsaustin.com): Gospel music and a Southern breakfast and barbecue brunch. $18.95 downstairs with music, $16.95 upstairs without. Two seatings: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• SWB Southwest Bistro (208 Barton Springs Road, 480-2035, www.austin.hyatt.com): Buffet with complimentary champagne. Choices include pates, cheeses, salads, crab legs, shrimp, sushi, breakfast favorites, lobster bisque, baby-back ribs, prime rib, leg of lamb and desserts. $52, $27 children 12 and younger. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• III Forks (111 Lavaca St., 474-1776, www.iiiforks.com): Options for the four-course brunch include asparagus soup, III Forks salad, Chateaubriand, roasted chicken with crab cake, Atlantic salmon, peach melba and cheesecake with raspberry sauce. $42.95, $14.95 for children younger than 12. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin (3401 S. Interstate 35 at the Hyatt hotel, 744-4838, www.wyndhamaustin.com): Brunch with omelets, eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, French toast, crawfish quiche, prime rib , ham, salmon, cheeses, fruit and desserts. $28.95, $12.95 children ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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