Easter will arrive this weekend and restaurants around Los Angeles are here to help you enjoy the day with brunch. Check out our list of brunches for Easter:
Trattoria Amici: Brunch, Easter egg hunt and VIP photo opportunity in the Bunny Bungalow, 10-11:30 a.m. April 4. Cost $34; $15 children; plus tax and tip. Reservations required. Located at The Americana at Brand, 783 Americana Way, Glendale. 818-637-8982. www.americanaatbrand.com
Fuego at Hotel Maya: Easter Brunch and Latin jazz. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5. DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach. $63, $27 for children (free for children age five and under). 562-481-3910. www.hotelmayalongbeach.com
Patina at Descanso Gardens: Easter brunch, 10 a.m. and noon April 5. Cost $66; $28 children; plus tax and tip. Reservations required by March 30 at www.descansoorders.com. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge.
Saddle Peak Lodge: Easter brunch with a three-course menu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5. Cost $55; $35 ages 12 and younger; plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas. 818-222-3888. www.saddlepeaklodge.com
Akasha: Easter brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sicilian Easter dinner, 5-9 p.m. April 5. 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-845-1700. www.akasharestaurant.com
The Pikey Cafe and Bar: British Easter brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; roast dinner, 3:30-8 p.m. April 5. Cost for brunch $18 and $4 hot cross buns; roast dinner choice of ham ($22) or lamb ($26); plus tax and tip. 7617 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-850-5400. www.thepikeyla.com
Craft: Easter brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 5. 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-279-4180. www.craftrestaurantsinc.com
Mr. C Beverly Hills: Venetia-style Easter brunch and a children’s Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5. Cost $98; $45 ages 4-12; plus tax and tip. Reservations advised by phone or email restaurantbh@mrchotels.com. 1224 Beverwil Drive, Los Angeles. 310-226-6245.
Mimi’s Cafe: Easter three-course menu, 11:30 a.m.-closing April 5. Cost $16.99; $8.99 children; plus tax and tip. Locations include: 19710 Nordhoff Place, Chatsworth (818-717-8334); 24201 W. Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia (661-255-5520). www.mimiscafe.com
Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Events
Market City Cafe: Artichoke Festival, today-April 12. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. 164 E. Palm Ave., Burbank. 818-840-7036. www.marketcityburbank.com
Stonefire Food Truck: Celebrity chef Marcel Vigneron’s samples using Stonefire flatbreads, noon-4 p.m. April 1. The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale. www.americanaatbrand.com; www.facebook.com/stonefireflatbreads
Akasha: Passover Seder with Rabbi Mark Borowitz, from Beit T’Shuvah, 6:30 p.m. April 3. Cost $90; $45 ages under 12. Reservations required. 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City. 310-845-1700. www.akasharestaurant.com
Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood at Universal CityWalk: “Breakfast with the Bunny,” buffet, 9-11 a.m. April 4. Cost $15 plus tax and tip. Reservations advised. 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal Studios. www.hardrock.com
Ellamarie Fortenbach: Signs “Cooking with Ellamarie, Celebrities & Kids,” 2 p.m. April 4. Wristband. Check website for celebrities who will attend. Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 323-525-0270. www.barnesandnoble.com
The Hungry Cat: Easter prix-fixe dinner, 5 p.m.-closing April 5. Cost $48 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 100 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica. 310-459-3337. www.thehungrycat.com
Tavern: Easter prix-fixe dinner, 5-9 p.m. April 5. Cost $45 plus tax and tip (a la carte menu also available). Reservations advised. 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-806-6464. www.tavernla.com
Toscana: Four-course dinner with five wines from Arcadian Winery, 7 p.m. April 7. Cost $130 plus tax and tip. Reservations required. 11633 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 310-820-2448. www.toscanabrentwood.com
Taste of the Valley: Valley Cultural Center presents the annual event with food tastes from local restaurants plus microbreweries and wineries, 5-8:30 p.m. April 16. Minimum age 21. Tickets $58.74. Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. 818-704-1358. www.valleycultural.org
Classes
Sur La Table — Farmers Market: Learn to Cut Like a Pro, 11 a.m. March 30 ($59); Fresh Ravioli, 6:30 p.m. March 30; Spring Vegetarian 11 a.m. March 31; Spring Dinner Party, 6:30 p.m. March 31 and 2 p.m. April 1; Lemon Desserts, 10 a.m. April 1; Asian Noodles, 6:30 p.m. April 1 and 2 p.m. April 4; Chef’s Table, 11 a.m. April 2; Healthy Mexican Cooking, 2 p.m. April 2; French Favorites, 6:30 p.m. April 2; Fresh Ravioli, 11 a.m. April 3; Healthy Mediterranean, 10 a.m. April 4; Flavors of the Middle East, 6:30 p.m. April 8 and 11 a.m. April 9; Spring Vegetarian, 2 p.m. April 9; Restaurant Secrets: Perfect Fish, 6:30 p.m. April 9 ($79); Desserts in Jars, 11 a.m. April 10; Fresh Pasta, 2 p.m. April 11; Macarons, 10 a.m. April 12; Dim Sum, 2 p.m. April 12 and 11 a.m. April 13; Croissants, 10 a.m. April 15. Most classes $69. Reservations required. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 323-954-0121 or 800-243-0852. www.surlatable.com
Cook LA: Knife Skills, 6:45 p.m. April 1; Fish Cooking Basics, 7 p.m. April 3; Farmers Market Gourmet, 6:30 p.m. April 4; Cajun-Creole Menu, 7 p.m. April 10; Italian Menu Favorites, 6:30 p.m. April 11; Cuban Cuisine, 5:30 p.m. April 12; Greek Feast, 6:30 p.m. April 18; Earth Day Vegetarian, 6:45 p.m. April 22; Spanish Tapas, 7 p.m. April 24; Sushi 101, 6:30 p.m. April 25. Most classes $75. Reservations required. 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 818-760-5157. www.cooklaonline.com
Westlake Culinary Institute: Pizza Five Ways, 6:30 p.m. April 2; Moroccan Menu, 6:30 p.m. April 3; Great Steaks, 6:30 p.m. April 10; More Things to Do with a Waffle Iron, 6:30 p.m. April 14; Exploring the Paleo Diet, 6:30 p.m. April 15; Fish Braising, 6:30 p.m. April 22; Spring in Paris Menu, 6:30 p.m. April 24 ($95); Mushroom Cookery, 6:30 p.m. April 30. Most classes $85. Reservations required. 4643 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-991-3940. www.westlakeculinaryinstitute.com
Holly.Andres@langnews.com
San Gabriel Valley area
events
Fairplex: Hurray! They’re back! Food truck Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 2. Subject to change, but scheduled are Angie’s Wieners, Baby’s Burgers, Chancho’s Tacos, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Gourmet Genie, Mangia Ristorante, Rounds Burgers, and What the Funnel. Free parking and entry, Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. www.fairplex.com
Classes
A and J Cake and Candy Supplies: Butter cream flowers and vines, 4 sessions, 10 a.m.-noon, begins March 30. $35, prerequisite is basic butter cream classes. Go to www.cakerybysyd.com for first class supply list. 626-335-7747 or www.ajcake.com. 2254 E. Route 66 Blvd., Glendora.
Homestead Museum: “Viticulture (the culture or cultivation of grapes and grapevines) in California” lecture series: Linda Molino will talk about wine making in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire, 2-4 p.m. April 12. Space limited, reservations to 626-968-8492. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. www.homesteadmuseum.org
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens: Taste of Art: Enjoy a morning of art history and historic cuisine inspired by Samuel F. B. Morse’s monumental painting, “Gallery of the Louvre,” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 12. $100. “Chardonnay Around the World,” 5-7:30 p.m. April 15. $105. Tea Workshop: “Green Teas of Japan,” 9 a.m.-noon April 18. $65. For each, register online to www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. www.huntington.org
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Fresh: Carl MacPherson of The Kitchen for Exploring Foods will demonstrate from his extensive repertoire with an incredibly wide selection of tapas (including dessert), 3-5 p.m. April 8. $50-$60. Reservations required, 626-821-4623. Fresh Cooking at the Oak Room, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. www.arboretum.org
The Village Kitchen Shoppe: Hands on: Crispy cheesy potato cakes, shrimp burger sliders, 6 p.m. April 2. $50. Lunch and learn class: Asparagus tabbouleh and grilled eggplant Parmesan, 11 a.m. April 3. $25. Take a break: Roasted loin of pork with maple glaze, orange and honey carrots, rosemary polenta, 11 a.m. April 11. $50. 147 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Reservations to 626-914-7897 or Villagekitchenshoppe.com
Linda.Gold@langnews.com
South Bay area
Events
A Taste of At the Table: Sneak preview of “At the Table” a wine and food pairing dinner set for July 25; with appetizers paired with wine and live music. 2-4 p.m. April 12. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. $20-$25. RSVP: 310-377-4867, Ext. 234, www.maryJoseph.org
