Easter brunches and celebrations
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Hurriyet Daily News
Oluşturulma Tarihi: Nisan 11, 2009 00:00
ISTANBUL - For many, Easter represents long-held traditions of family gatherings, delicious food, the Easter Bunny and egg hunts. Several hotels are hosting Easter brunches bringing the holiday’s warmth to Turkey. This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 12.
Mövenpick Hotel
Istanbul
Sunday brunch and Easter festivities at Azzur Restaurant also features colorful eggs. Traditional Easter specialties include sweet brioche bread, lamb with potato gratin, smoked salmon, duck comfit and a Swiss chocolate fountain. The playroom is also fun for kids. / 85 TL per person, children under 6 free; 7-12 half price. / For reservations (0212) 319 2929, ext. 3811
Four Seasons
Sultanahmet Istanbul
Celebrate at Four Seasons with a Special Easter Brunch in the award-winning Seasons Restaurant with spectacular brunch buffet. Chocolate eggs will be placed around the Seasons Restaurant and in the Lounge. Enjoy the garden from inside or outside the glass-encased dining area. A pianist in the lounge will play music all day. Diners will receive traditional Easter chocolate eggs before leaving. 99 TL, children under 6 free, between 6 to 12 half price. Children’s menu. For reservations call (0212) 638 8200
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Inviting guests to enjoy a special Easter buffet brunch with a scenic Bosphorus view, the Ritz-Carlton will open the Cintemani Restaurant to an Easter celebration. Brunch includes unlimited soft and local alcoholic drinks between noon and 3:00 p.m. as well as a special children's buffet. The brunch costs 111 TL for adults and 55 TL for children between 6 and 12 (children under 6 eat free). Süzer Plaza Askerocağı Caddesi 15, Elmadağ (0212) 334 4188
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel
With its magnificent Bosphorus view, Çırağan Hotel’s Laledan Restaurant in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul boasts a rich buffet this Sunday, April 12. Executive Chef Olivier Chaleil has prepared a menu ranging from frittata and Florentine omelet to light and tasty salads, beef Wellington and foie gras. Easter cookies and a glass of bubbly also await guests. For kids, there will be balloons and eggs to paint, along with clowns, face painting and Mickey Mouse and SpongeBob SquarePants outfits to try on. Brunch is 98 TL, with a discounted rate for children.
The hotel’s Easter specials extend to tea time at the Gazebo Lounge and Restaurant, where a buffet of cakes, traditional braided bread, homemade chocolates and a glass of sparkling wine will be available April 11 and 12 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. for 55 TL per person. In addition, homemade Easter chocolates are on sale in the lounge. On April 11 and 12, guests may choose between two special Easter dinners that include lamb kebab, grilled cutlets and goose stew for 148 TL. For reservations (0212) 326 46 46 or www.kempinski-istanbul.com
Sheraton Ankara / At the Brasserie One enjoy traditional Easter Brunch with your family and chocolate gifts for children. 59 TL per person, children under 6 free, between 6 to 12 half price. / Noktalı Sokak / Kavaklıdere / For reservations (0312) 457 6000 ext. 5235.
The great outdoors
For a taste of spring and a chance to host your own egg hunt, the Daily News has rounded up three gathering spots. The Pine Club restaurant at Parkorman offers a wonderful outdoor brunch. Families can also use the picnic areas supplied with barbecue grills. The ice skating rink is open year round. Bring the Easter Bunny into the storied Belgrade forest next to the park. Büyükdere Caddesi / Maslak (0212) 328 2000 1187 Ğ 1203 www.parkorman.com.tr
With tulips in full bloom, Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex set in a very large park offering panoramic views of the Bosphorus from picnic spots and two beautiful old pavilions serving brunch, lunch or tea. Emirgan Park has several Ottoman pavilions renovated as restaurants. Or settle into the picnic tables among the tulips.
In Ankara, Gençlik Parkı features a large lake, cafes, restaurants and a "Luna Park", a small amusement park with rides both for children and adults. The Zoo at Atatürk Orman Çiftliği is great for children.
Istanbul
Sunday brunch and Easter festivities at Azzur Restaurant also features colorful eggs. Traditional Easter specialties include sweet brioche bread, lamb with potato gratin, smoked salmon, duck comfit and a Swiss chocolate fountain. The playroom is also fun for kids. / 85 TL per person, children under 6 free; 7-12 half price. / For reservations (0212) 319 2929, ext. 3811
Four Seasons
Sultanahmet Istanbul
Celebrate at Four Seasons with a Special Easter Brunch in the award-winning Seasons Restaurant with spectacular brunch buffet. Chocolate eggs will be placed around the Seasons Restaurant and in the Lounge. Enjoy the garden from inside or outside the glass-encased dining area. A pianist in the lounge will play music all day. Diners will receive traditional Easter chocolate eggs before leaving. 99 TL, children under 6 free, between 6 to 12 half price. Children’s menu. For reservations call (0212) 638 8200
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Inviting guests to enjoy a special Easter buffet brunch with a scenic Bosphorus view, the Ritz-Carlton will open the Cintemani Restaurant to an Easter celebration. Brunch includes unlimited soft and local alcoholic drinks between noon and 3:00 p.m. as well as a special children's buffet. The brunch costs 111 TL for adults and 55 TL for children between 6 and 12 (children under 6 eat free). Süzer Plaza Askerocağı Caddesi 15, Elmadağ (0212) 334 4188
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel
With its magnificent Bosphorus view, Çırağan Hotel’s Laledan Restaurant in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul boasts a rich buffet this Sunday, April 12. Executive Chef Olivier Chaleil has prepared a menu ranging from frittata and Florentine omelet to light and tasty salads, beef Wellington and foie gras. Easter cookies and a glass of bubbly also await guests. For kids, there will be balloons and eggs to paint, along with clowns, face painting and Mickey Mouse and SpongeBob SquarePants outfits to try on. Brunch is 98 TL, with a discounted rate for children.
The hotel’s Easter specials extend to tea time at the Gazebo Lounge and Restaurant, where a buffet of cakes, traditional braided bread, homemade chocolates and a glass of sparkling wine will be available April 11 and 12 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. for 55 TL per person. In addition, homemade Easter chocolates are on sale in the lounge. On April 11 and 12, guests may choose between two special Easter dinners that include lamb kebab, grilled cutlets and goose stew for 148 TL. For reservations (0212) 326 46 46 or www.kempinski-istanbul.com
Sheraton Ankara / At the Brasserie One enjoy traditional Easter Brunch with your family and chocolate gifts for children. 59 TL per person, children under 6 free, between 6 to 12 half price. / Noktalı Sokak / Kavaklıdere / For reservations (0312) 457 6000 ext. 5235.
The great outdoors
For a taste of spring and a chance to host your own egg hunt, the Daily News has rounded up three gathering spots. The Pine Club restaurant at Parkorman offers a wonderful outdoor brunch. Families can also use the picnic areas supplied with barbecue grills. The ice skating rink is open year round. Bring the Easter Bunny into the storied Belgrade forest next to the park. Büyükdere Caddesi / Maslak (0212) 328 2000 1187 Ğ 1203 www.parkorman.com.tr
With tulips in full bloom, Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex set in a very large park offering panoramic views of the Bosphorus from picnic spots and two beautiful old pavilions serving brunch, lunch or tea. Emirgan Park has several Ottoman pavilions renovated as restaurants. Or settle into the picnic tables among the tulips.
In Ankara, Gençlik Parkı features a large lake, cafes, restaurants and a "Luna Park", a small amusement park with rides both for children and adults. The Zoo at Atatürk Orman Çiftliği is great for children.