Egg-cellent Easter Eating Options

Easter, as you may know, is the holiday that often seems to celebrate the wonders of brunch, although rumor has it there's some religious thing involved as well. Whatever the holiday means to you, here are some Easter brunch (and dinner) options that sound particularly delectable.

Lunetta: Chef Adam Shepard is serving up a "Pasqua Supper" for Easter Italian-style. He's pulling out the ingredients you've been craving all winter -- fava beans, asparagus, and lamb, plus offering up some bunny rabbit alongside robiola agnolotti, cippolini onions and spring beans. $55, 3 - 10 p.m., 920 Broadway, (212) 533-3663.

Havana Alma De Cuba has a “Cubanissimo” Easter Brunch complete with Lechoncito Asado (roast suckling pig, $18), or Pargo al Horno (whole baby red snapper, $20). 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 94 Christopher Street, (212) 242-3800.

Hill Country is adding chili-rubbed lamb chops to their already over-the-top barbecue menu. Add some smoky chipotle deviled eggs, green bean casserole with fried onions, and some bourbon pecan pie and you're all set. 30 West 26th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, (212)-255-4544.

Back Forty is serving Easter brunch and an early Easter dinner. Brunch ($35 adults, $20 kids, noon - 4p.m.) includes a house cocktail, a fruit plate or bread basket for the table followed by one of their breakfast entrees like Shanna’s waffles with fried chicken or poached eggs with house made sausage and hash. Round off the meal with cider doughnuts or apple pie. Dinner ($45, 5 - 8 p.m.) also includes a a cocktail, a communal set of opener snacks, choice of entrée and dessert, and options include their grass-fed burger, herb marinated lamb from the rotisserie, and grilled trout. They'll be breaking their normal rules and taking reservations, so call ahead. 190 Avenue B at 12th Street, (212) 388-1990.

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