11 April 6-12, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Sunday Service Where to enjoy Easter brunch in Miami. BY JULIANA ACCIOLY S pring is here, and with it comes Easter, a holiday of rebirth and re- newal. People around the world have their special ways of mark- ing the date, usually with meals and activities involving family and loved ones. In Miami, one of the best ways to ring in Easter is by enjoying brunch. Several local res- taurants will host special meals on Easter Sun- day, April 9. New Times has selected the ten best options and listed them below. Prices do not include tax or gratuity, and reservations are strongly recommended. Ambersweet 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-424-1234; hyatt.com Situated on the ground floor of the Confi- dante Hotel, Ambersweet will serve an Easter brunch menu of dishes like egg short-rib hash ($23), bananas Foster French toast ($18), and a marinated steak bowl ($29). Guests are in- vited to gather in the hotel lobby at 9 a.m. for an Easter egg-cracking ceremony, followed by an egg hunt in the hotel’s backyard and pool area. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. The Deck at Island Gardens 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami 786-627-4949; islandgardens.com Guests can start the brunch feast with fresh seafood, including ceviche shooters and sig- nature tuna tartare, then move on to a carving station featuring homemade salads, pasta, breakfast bites, and an Easter-inspired des- sert bar. The event will feature a live band trio and signature cocktails. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $75 or $135 with un- limited brunch cocktails for two hours. Il Mulino New York 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach 305-466-9191; imny.com Located at the Acqualina Resort in Sunny Isles, Il Mulino will offer an Easter Sunday buffet brunch of elevated Italian dishes, imported cheeses, seafood crudo, and housemade pas- tries. Unlimited bottomless choices of mimo- sas, bloody marys, mojitos, and sangria will also be offered, as well as live entertainment.Brunch is served from noon to 4 p.m. and costs $115. Lightkeepers 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne 305-365-4156; lightkeepersmiami.com Easter brunch at Lightkeepers at the Ritz- Carlton Key Biscayne includes gorgeous views and a lavish buffet for the family. The brunch spread includes three carv- ing stations, caviar, sushi, seafood items, a children’s buffet, and more than twelve dessert options. Brunch is served from noon to 3 p.m. and costs $155 for adults and $49 for children ages 5 to 12. Mayfair Grill 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove 305-441-0000; mayfair-grill.com Indoor/outdoor eatery Mayfair Grill in Coco- nut Grove will host a buffet-style brunch for Easter Sunday. Guests can indulge in an array of dishes from the buffet, including breakfast favorites such as eggs Benedict, crisp bacon, fluffy pancakes, succulent roasts, fresh sea- food, and decadent desserts. The restaurant will feature live jazz entertainment through- out the meal. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $105 for adults and $45 for chil- dren, with an additional $35 for bottomless sparkling, mimosas, and rosé. Nikki Beach 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach 305-538-1111; nikkibeach.com Nikki Beach will serve an Easter brunch buffet with a variety of fruits, freshly made waffles, handspun crêpes, and hot entrees. The celebration will include a dedicated area for two egg hunts for children ages 12 and under between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $85 . Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 786-961-6043; edenrochotelmiami.com Head to this oceanfront restaurant at the Eden Roc on Easter and savor a special buffet spread of various brunch favorites. Ocean So- cial will feature omelet and waffle stations, a salad bar, seafood, and housemade bread dis- plays. Pizza and pasta are also on the menu, as well as carved-to-order jamón Iberico with pan con tomate; cheese and honeycomb; pork and prime rib caja china; shawarma; and roasted fish. The dessert bar includes a choc- olate fountain with fruit and treats for dip- ping. Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and costs $75 for adults and $28 for chil- dren ages 3 to 10. Red Rooster Overtown 920 NW Second Ave., Miami 305-640-9880; redroosterovertown.com Red Rooster Overtown celebrates Easter with a special brunch and egg hunt. Food specials include chilled lobster-minted peas, pea ten- drils, lemon yogurt, sumac, and tomatoes ($29); barbecue-braised lamb neck accompa- nied by black rice, Moroccan shrimp, crispy Brussels sprouts, and uni mayo ($38); and Marcus’ cornbread French toast topped with sour cream ice cream, lemon curd, blackberry rum syrup, and pistachio crumble ($13). Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill 3252 NE First Ave., Miami 786-369-0353; sugarcanerawbargrill.com Hop over to Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill for a bottomless brunch with offerings like duck and waffle ($26); truffled toad in the hole ($18); and a Cuban Benedict ($18). For $35, sip on unlim- ited red or white sangria or prosecco rosé. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Zucca 162 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables 786-580-3731; zuccamiami.com Zucca will host a special Easter east of a la carte options such as orecchiette with sausage ragu and stracciatella cheese ($28) and tagliatelle with wild mixed mushrooms, Parmigiano fonduta and black truffle caviar ($33). Other highlights of the Italian cuisine feast include crudo di salmone ($24), grilled Mediterranean seabass with sautéed organic vegetables ($40), and veal filet in spinach cream and truffle polenta ($50). The restaurant will also offer prosecco and bottomless mimosa options for $20 and will give away chocolate Easter eggs from Garcia Nevett chocolatier. Brunch is served from noon to 4 p.m. [email protected] ▼ Café Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill photo Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill’s festive waffles IN MIAMI, ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO RING IN EASTER IS BY ENJOYING BRUNCH.
