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Easter brunch spots
March 19, 2008
Easter is a day of reflection, and a day for family. It's also a day to gorge yourself silly at Easter brunch. Take the whole family out for one of these fine feasts. Who knows, you might even see the Easter Bunny hopping about.
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Aigre Doux
230 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 329-9400
http://www.aigredouxchicago.com
Hours: open Monday-Saturday

The three-course prix-fixe brunch at Aigre Doux features your choice of braised oxtail ravioli, lobster bisque, seared ahi or vegetable salad. Main course choices include prime rib and salmon. For dessert choose from chocolate coconut layer cake, lemon curd or toffee pudding. The cost is $38 per person.

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Bin 36
339 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 755-9463
http://www.bin36.com
Hours: Open for dinner daily

They're known more for their wine, but Bin 36 offers a brunch buffet featuring eggs Benedict with crab, ham, shrimp cocktail and roast beef. A main selling point to this brunch is the bloody Marys, which are treated to tasty delights like balsamic syrup or wasabi. Desserts include tarts and banana rum bread pudding. The cost is $38 per person and $19 for children.

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Dine
733 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 602-2100
http://www.dinerestaurant.com
Hours: breakfast, lunch and dinner Sunday-Thursday; lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday

There's no shortage of food here. Choose from the omelet station, waffles, meatloaf with brandy tomato sauce, macaroni and cheese, oysters Rockefeller and more. Kids can grab items like tater tots and chicken fingers. A dessert selection is also available. The cost is $44.95 per person and $18.95 for kids.

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Harry Caray's
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 699-1200
http://www.harrycarays.com
The Rosemont steakhouse will feature a special Champagne brunch for $35.95 or $18.95 for children. The restaurant encourages reservations, as the place is sure to be flooded with those trying to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny as he hops through the restaurant on his annual tour.

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Birch River Grill
75 W. Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 427-4242
http://www.birchrivergrill.com
Hours: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Here you'll find a seafood station (with whole smoked king salmon and whole smoked trout), a salad station, a continental station (with muffins and such), an egg, omelet and waffle station, carving station, hot buffet and desserts. The cost is $32.95 and $14.95 for kids.

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Shaw's Crab House
21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 527-2722
http://www.shawscrabhouse.com
Hours: open daily

Looking to splurge on Easter? Check out the buffet at Shaw's for $50 per guest. You'll get cinnamon rolls, bacon, bananas foster French toast, an omelet station, assorted maki, Alaskan king crab legs, roasted turkey, a dessert station and more. For an extra $5, have at the Bloody Mary bar.

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Viand
155 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 255-8505
http://www.viandchicago.com
Hours: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Looking to save a little dough without sacrificing the celebration? Try out Viand's unique brunch. An antipasto buffet kicks off this family friendly meal. Following your first course you'll be indulged with leg of lamb, ham, pork loin and more. And, if you haven't already had enough sweets for the day, a pie sampler ends your meal. It all costs just 19.95 (and $8.95 for kids).

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O'Donovan's
2100 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-2100
http://www.kincadesbar.com
Hours: open daily

O'Donovan's offers lots of food for little money. For only $15.95 ($6.95 for children) you can indulge in made to order omelets, bacon, home fries, biscuits and gravy, roast beef, a bottomless pit of Sloppy Joes, cookies and more. This is an Easter brunch for those looking for more fun than fancy.

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Mon Ami Gabi
2300 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8886
http://www.monamigabi.com
Hours: open daily

Mon Ami Gabi's Easter brunch features fancy fare with a French influence. Among the many selections, try the London broil; apple French toast with vanilla brioche or a seasonal fruit salad. A build-your-own bloody Mary bar rounds out the meal.

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Uncommon Ground
3800 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 929-3180
http://www.uncommonground.com
Hours: open daily

Celebrate Easter with some surprising beverages at Uncommon Ground. You'll find the "uncommon bloody Mary" (which includes smoked poblano pepper, sweet onion, roasted bell pepper and garlic house-infused organic rain vodka) and the "Neal Cassidy’s coffee" (vanilla bean house-infused Maker’s Mark bourbon, black cat double espresso and steamed maple cream). Food features roast leg of lamb Benedict, lemon poppy seed mascarpone stuffed French toast with candied ginger syrup and much more.

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Kit Kat Lounge
3700 N. Hasted
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-1111
http://www.kitkatchicago.com
Hours: 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday

For $29.99 (which is very affordable as far as Easter brunch in Chicago goes) you get food, free mimosas and the musical stylings of Kit Kat's Madame X. What more do you need? Diners start with beignets. The main course menu includes crab cake Benedict, steak and eggs, peaches and cream French toast or huevos rancheros. End with fresh fruit or a "chocolate lovers dream."

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Green Zebra
1460 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-7100
http://www.greenzebrachicago.com
Hours: brunch Sunday; dinner nightly

Give up meat for more than Lent? The Green Zebra has veggie options galore. Try the Challah French toast ($9), Anson Mills grits ($10), aged cheddar grilled cheese ($9) or German style pancakes ($10). Unique beers, wines and mixed drinks make this a unique place to celebrate spring.

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Custom House
500 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 523-0200
http://www.customhouse.cc
Hours: breakfast Monday-Saturday; lunch Monday-Friday; brunch Sunday; dinner daily

Delight your senses with first courses of white asparagus, soft poached quail eggs, rocket arugula, chilled spring pea soup and more. The second plate includes items like a poached farm egg, spring lamb cassoluet and chocolate brioche French toast. For dessert choose from marshmallow ice cream and frozen rhubarb lemonade.

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
2024 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-5000
http://www.cafebabareeba.com
Hours: open daily

Ba-Ba-Reeba's Easter brunch was carefully designed by executive chef Tim Cottini. Here you'll be treated to 15 different breakfast tapas, Cava cocktails and a build-your-own bloody Mary bar.

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Adobo Grill
1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 266-7999
http://www.adobogrill.com
Hours: open daily

Spend Easter brunch eating as much as you want at Adobo. The buffet includes guacamole, quesadillas de huitlacoche, salmon curado veracruzano, ensalada de frutas, tamal de chocolat and entrees like huevos motuleños (motul-style eggs over-easy with ham, plantains, tomato-chile habanero salsa), Mexican pancakes (blue corn plantain pancakes with sunny-side-up eggs, chorizo, toasted pecans and agave nectar) and many more. The price is $21.95 or $10.95 for children.

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Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar
2118 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-6434
http://www.meritagecafe.com
Hours: Dinner served daily; brunch on Sunday

The prix-fixe brunch menu at Meritage offers guests toasted macadamia nut muesli and yogurt; lobster Benedict with poached egg, Serrano ham, avocado and smoked paprika hollandaise and grilled buffalo and eggs with smoked cheddar grits and peppered reduction, among other savory dishes. Reservations are recommended and the price is $30 for adults or $15 for children.

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Brasserie Jo
59 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 595-0800
http://www.brasseriejo.com
Hours: open daily

You'll find a selection of the brunch favorites you've come to love at Jo. And while the food may be good, it's the ability to enjoy your food that's priceless. The restaurant will offer complimentary child care in the Salon that includes games, crafts and more.

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Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-3905
http://www.irishbistro.com
Hours: lunch Saturday-Sunday; dinner Tuesday-Sunday

Put a little taste of the emerald isle in your Easter brunch. Mrs. Murphy and Sons is hosting a brunch buffet that will include a carving station, an omelet station, Irish breakfast, chocolate fountain, beef and Guinness stew, smoked salmon, fruit, pastries, mixed green salad and other Irish favorites. This tasty tour will cost you only $16.95.

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Vermilion
10 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 527-4060
http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com
Hours: open daily

At Vermillion, Easter is all about the lobster. The restaurant's lobster Easter prix-fixe menu features a duo of tapas, lobster bisque, lobster Portuguese, and the ultimate chocolate Vermilion Hedonism. All this indulgence will cost you $55 ($10 for kids).




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