Wednesday, March 27, 2013

[HOT LIST] Easter brunch

Lemon ricotta pancakes at Rodin in Detroit.


A list, for your holiday brunching enjoyment. A lot of copy/pasting happened so do forgive any formatting errors. (And halfway through putting this together I saw this post, but it's cool 'cuz I still managed to sneak a few in that the Freep missed.)

The Root, White Lake
If you don't want to drive all the way out to White Lake, that's cool. I mean, Chef James Rigato is just the only Michigan chef who was nominated for Food + Wine's "People's Choice" award this year and also has a full-length special debuting on a new show on the Cooking Channel in May, but whatevs, if Royal Oak's more convenient you and you aren't sick of going to the same six places all the time then more power to you there. If you're being a bit more adventurous, check out the Root's menu:

The Root’s Easter Strolling Brunch
Sunday, March 31, 10AM – 3PM
COLD STATION
Fresh Fruit.
Croissants. Butter. House Made Jam.
Kathy Ireland’s Orange Zest Cinnamon Rolls.
Smoked Amish Chicken Pasta Salad.
Spinach Salad. Dried Cranberries. Pickled Red Onion. Gingerbread Crouton. Apple Cider Vinaigrette. French Feta. Almond.
Poached Michigan Shrimp Shooter. Romesco Sauce.

HOT FOOD STATION
Three Potato Hash.
Mac + Cheese. Michigan Amish White Cheddar. Orecchiette.
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes. Michigan Maple Syrup.
Maple + Mustard Glazed Local Ham.
Michigan Eggs Benedict. House Made ‘Canadian’ Bacon.Poached Farm Egg. Hollandaise.

CHEF’S STATION
Eggs + Omelettes. Made to order.
Skuna Bay Salmon En Croute. Whole Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc.
House Smoked Michigan Prime Rib. Fresh Horseradish Sauce. Roasted Garlic Jus.

PASTRY CHEF KATHY IRELAND’S SWEET TABLE
Assorted: Pies. Cakes. Cheesecakes. Truffles.
$30/Adult
$15/Children under 12
Beverages not included.

The Rattlesnake, Detroit
The Rattlesnake's Easter Brunch is an extraordinary display of fruits, breads, salads, entrees, chef-carved meats and made-to-order omelets. Save room for our house-made dessert table featuring cakes, cookies, pies and much more. A table just for the kids satisfies the pickiest of eaters, as do our hot and fresh Belgian waffles. Indulge with our Mimosa or Bloody Mary service, too. It's the season of renewal done The Rattlesnake way. Reservations are required and are available on Sunday, March 31st from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Large groups seeking a Private Room, please contact Amy Engelbert at 313-567-4400 x6227.

Celebrate the seasonal of renewal with your family at our Easter Brunch Spectacular on March 31, 2013. Reservations are required; open 11:00am to 2:00pm. Reserve your table here or call 313-567-4400. Adults, $38 | Children 10-4 years old, $12 | Children under 4 years, Complimentary

SEASONAL FRUIT, STARTER AND SALAD STATION

Ruby Red and White Grapefruit | Pineapple, Honeydew and Papaya | Medley of Berries
Yogurt and Granola Parfaits | Miniature Danishes, Sticky Buns
Croissants, Orange-Poppy Scones, Assorted Muffins | Whipped Butter, Preserves
Tomato and Mozzarella Six Leaf Salad | Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Spring Pea and Asparagus Salad | Buttermilk-Balsamic Dressing
Domestic and International Cheese Board
Baguette, Crackers and Lavash, Fresh Grape Bundles
House-Cured Pastrami Salmon Sides | Fried Capers, Mustards, Pretzel Bagels

CHEF-PRESENTED STATIONS

Garlic-Studded Prime Rib of Beef | Au Jus, Fresh Horseradish Cream
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast | Spring Gremolata
Fresh Waffles with Syrups, Fruit, Whipped Cream and More
Made-to-Order Omelets with Organic Eggs or Egg Whites
Smoked Salmon, Rock Shrimp, Country Ham, Chorizo, Asparagus, Roasted Peppers, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Scallions, Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Vermont Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Feta, Swiss

BRUNCH NECESSITIES

Pulled Roasted Chicken, Asparagus and Cotija Frittata
Roasted Nova Salmon with Garlic, Lemon, Parsley and Chick Pea Mash
Apple-Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast | Whipped Cream
Poached Egg topped Pan-Seared Lump Crab Cake, Herb Sabayon
Country Grits with Pit Ham, Cheddar, Red-Eye Gravy | New Potato Smash
Detroit Sausage Co. Breakfast Sausage | Honey-Peppered Thick Cut Bacon

KIDS’ ZONE

Baked Chicken Fingers | Ranch and BBQ Sauce
PB & J Roll-ups | Plain Scrambled Eggs | Cheesy Mac + Cheese
Potato Wedges | Grapes, Melon, Apples and Pineapple

HOUSE-MADE TREATS AND SWEETS

Assorted Cupcakes, Cookies and Brownies | White Chocolate Ravioli
Lemon-Goat Cheese Tarts with Blueberry Coulis | Nutella-Banana Bread Pudding

Rattlesnake Coffee and Tea Service | Fresh-Squeezed Juices | Sodas or Water

MIMOSA and BLOODY MARY SERVICE

Sparkling Wine with Clementine, Blood Orange or Cranberry Juices
Premium Vodka with Farouk’s Blood Mary Mix, Pickles, Stuffed Olives, Celery Salt Rim $10 per person, 1.5 Hours of Service

Prices do not include other beverages, sales tax or gratuity. No coupons or promotions may be used. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.


Rodin, Detroit
Chef Kate Williams just won $7,500 in the Detroit Harmonie International Experience Top Chef challenge; just wait until you see what she does with brunch! Easter Brunch at Rodin includes their regular brunch items like duck confit hash and lemon ricotta pancakes and bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. Brunch: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Latin Guitarist Steve Jarosz plays from 11:30-2:30. Call for reservations: 313 285-9218.


Panache 447, Plymouth
This place is legit. Don't believe me here? Then believe me here. And check out their Easter brunch menu here.

Pizzeria Biga, Royal Oak
Whether you want an Italian-style Easter brunch or a Neapolitan pizza dinner, Biga is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Brunch is 'til 2 p.m.)

The Majestic Cafe, Detroit
SIDEBAR: PLEASE SOCIAL MEDIA MAGICAL MYSTICAL MAVENS FAR AND WIDE STOP TYPING THINGS IN ALL CAPS, I AM NOT TAKING THE TIME TO RE-WRITE YOUR SHIT.

EASTER BRUNCH! 10AM-3PM. RESERVATIONS : 313.833.9700 x 207 + DJ JIM STONE!

Menu here.

Fountain Bistro, Detroit
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $26 prix fixe three-course menu, kids 10 and under $10. view menu and make reservations online.

24grille, Detroit
Brunch is on from 10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. offering all a la carte items. Reservations: 313-964-3821.

Mitchell's Fish Market, multiple locations
Mitchell’s Fish Market will be open and offering a home-inspired, traditional three-course meal featuring Brown Sugar Glazed Ham. For seafood lovers, the Lobster Celebration is available, featuring items such as Lobster and Shrimp Penne Pasta or Lobster Tail with a Lobster and Shrimp Cake.

Ocean Prime, Troy
Troy’s modern American steakhouse and seafood joint will open early for brunch at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31, serving the restaurant’s full dinner menu all day as well as a supplemental small brunch menu. Prime fish and prime steak will be offered as well as items from their special brunch menu including short rib hash, blueberry French toast, king crab Benedict and blackened salmon salad, paired with their award-winning handcrafted cocktails and extensive Wine Spectator-honored wine list.