Whether you prefer going out for brunch or getting takeout — or simply ordering a variety of desserts — here are some tasty options for Easter, which is coming up this week.
Arden Waikīkī
Where: 2885 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: Arden Waikīkī’s Easter menu ($80 per person) includes a rainbow salad with vegetables, tofu and sesame-ginger dressing; bone marrow with pickled mushrooms and sourdough toast; Ludovico fried chicken with Lehua honey-dill sauce; beef filet with green peppercorn sauce; roasted brussels sprouts and carrot cake with lemon curd and pineapple. Natural wine pairings are also available (additional $35).
When: April 20
Contact: 808-791-5151 or visit ardenwaikiki.com
Big Island Candies
Where: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: The dessert shop’s Easter chickadee tote ($15 at the Ala Moana store) features a felt-fabric gift filled with macadamia nut goodies. It includes seven treats — three chocolate chip macadamia nut shortbread, two milk chocolate dipped macadamia nut shortbread, one milk chocolate covered macadamia nut brownie, and one dark chocolate covered macadamia nut brownie.
When: Currently available
Contact: 808-946-9213
Kōloa Landing Resort
Where: 2641 Poʻipū Road, Kōloa
What: This Easter brunch buffet ($75 per adult, $49 for children ages nine years and under), features a variety of gourmet offerings like prime rib, sugar-glazed ham, build-your-own-omelet station, Punalu‘u French toast, kalua pork hash, lilikoʻi cheesecake and more.
When: April 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: 808-240-6600
Margotto Hawaiʻi
Where: 514 Piʻikoi St., Honolulu
What: The truffle-centric restaurant will feature specialty egg dishes and limited-time menu items, including foie gras frittata, Scotch egg that’s crispy on the outside with a molten yolk inside, and Pain Perdu ice cream (this classic breakfast dish is served as a dessert made with French toast and served with roasted potatoes).
When: April 18 to 20, 5-10:30 p.m.
Contact: 808-592-8500 or visit margotto-hawaii.com
Penny’s Waikīkī Malasadas
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2233 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: These Easter-themed malasadas have limited-time fillings like orange dreamsicle, ube and strawberry shortcake.
When: April 18-21
Contact: 808-744-0422 or visit pennyswaikiki.com
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaʻanapali
Where: Hale Mo‘olelo at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina
What: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch ($125 per adult; $49 for children ages 4 to 12) with favorites like Molokai French toast, wagyu patty loco moco, herb-crusted prime rib carving station, carrot cake, pineapple upside down cake and more. The brunch includes one signature mimosa or handcrafted mocktail per adult.
When: April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact: westinmaui.com
Walking Bean Café
Where: 567 Kapahulu Ave. No. 4, Honolulu
What: This four-inch Easter cheesecake ($19.25) is available for preorders only (customers must call one day ahead). It features a light cheesecake with pistachio cream, chocolate crumbles and strawberries.
When: Available April 14 to 20
Contact: 808-745-9377
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2301 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
What: The Easter brunch special ($30 per person) includes a choice of appetizer (Caesar salad or lobster bisque soup), entrée choice (loco moco, burger, fish sandwich or shrimp avocado salad), and choice of drink (coffee, tea or soft drinks).
When: April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: 808-922-3600
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
