Holidays are here and as everyone knows, they are like no others that we have ever experienced. The hours of cooking your family’s favorite dishes in the kitchen is not a reality this year. Primarily because there won’t be family gatherings and also, in our case, it’s another opportunity to support our local restaurants and let them and their eager workers prepare our meals. So unlike in the past, a new step in the planning process for holiday meals, will include either taking your place in line or in anticipation of a food delivery. (either way, it goes without saying to please help these workers out with a nice holiday tip!!).
First is Passover that begins tonight……this special Jewish holiday that our family has always cherished as one of our favorite family gatherings but this year, we will do it alone as social distancing is separating us from being together. Could we have done it by Zoom, it was a thought, but probably not workable for our four and five year old grands who are only somewhat present for our daily face times. So in our efforts to support our local restaurant friends, I am not cooking this year and have turned to our friends at Tony’s for our complete Passover Seder meal, which they are delivering to our home, so no restaurant lines for this one.
Then there is Easter Sunday…….so many of our favorite restaurants offering delish classic dishes…..both heavily weighted to savory and sweet (yummy desserts have definitely gotten my attention!). Also they are offering accomodating times, in most cases starting as early as Thursday pick-up and heading throughout the holiday weekend. Advise to the wise here is to place your order early as most restaurants are asking for 24 hours for advance ordering.
Following are just some of the highlights of the offerings from some of Houston’s finest…..
First….Thursday, April 9th only, one day food truck manned by our James Beard award winner, Robert Del Grande parked at The Annie Cafe
- • THE ANNIE FOOD TRUCK POP-UP ft. RDG CLASSICS – Thursday, April 9th from 4-8pm
- The Annie Café & Bar is hosting a food truck pop-up featuring classic dishes by Executive Chef Robert Del Grande this Thursday, April 9th from 4-8pm. The truck will be parked in front of the restaurant where guests can pull through and order upon arrival, without getting out of the car.* Swing by to see familiar faces, Chef Robert Del Grande and General Manager Sam Governale, who will be wearing gloves and following our strict safety and health guidelines. For the menu you can learn more at this link.
- *Guests will enter the parking lot on Post Oak by La Table and then pull out on Ambassador Way. They can order upon arrival (while supplies last) or secure availability by pre-ordering. Email eat@theanniehouston.com or call 713.804.1800 to place your order, and it will be ready for pick up anytime between 4-8pm.
- • EASTER TAKE-HOME PACKAGES
- The Butcher Shop at B&B Butchers & Restaurant has teamed up with Executive Chef Robert Del Grande of The Annie Café & Bar and Turner’s to make Easter lunch or dinner easy with ready to roast or pre-cooked entrees, sides & desserts. Call The Butcher Shop at 862.767.4828 or email eat@bbbutchers.com to place your order Wednesday, April 9th – Saturday, April 11th by 4pm. View the full menu here: bit.ly/htxeastermenu A 24-hour notice is required, and all orders can be picked up as early as Friday, April 10th – Sunday, April 12th from 10am-4pm.
- Some menu highlights:
- Pork Crown Roast
- Roasted Prime Rib
- Corn Souffle
- Key Lime Pie
- Ham
Tony’s Restaurant – After Tony’s has ushered out the door, its highly anticipated Passover orders that it has built a long standing reputation for providing for its many clients over the years and definitely escalated this year, it’s time for Tony and his team to focus on their many Easter menu requests. The following is a combined menu for the coming holidays.
Brennan’s of Houston/Easter at Home – In lieu of their annual Easter Sunday Brunch, this year Houstonians can celebrate Easter with Brennan’s at home with a special Easter Package for Two menu, available by pre-order only. Menu includes choice of two starters and two entrees, three sides; (bacon brussels sprouts, goat cheese grits and toasted jasmine rice), Bananas Foster Bread Pudding for two and a special Easter lagniappe; $100. Place orders by no later than Friday, April 10, at 5 pm. Pick up Sunday, April 12, from 10am – 4pm. (Event page and ordering info here.)
Easter Menu – Brennan’s (complete menu online here)
Goode Company (http://www.goodecompany.com)- Goode Company is doing its best in this very different year for most to ensure that they continue to give you many of your favorites that you love from their menus. First on the list is their orange and Texas honey glazed pit-smoked ham, adding their twice-baked potato casserole, roasted Brussel Sprouts, fresh baked dinner rolls and of course, their famous Brazos Bottom Pecan Pie and this year they have partnered with Crave Cupcakes to offer a half-dozen confetti cakes! Many of their regular very special items available in food kits such as crawfish cakes, easter deviled eggs, morning migas and more!! Must pre-order by April 9th at 5pm!!
Clark Cooper Concepts – The consolidated restaurant pick-up, available at Coppa Osteria Restaurant in Rice Village; order online by clicking here at ordering.app/coppaosteria).
In addition to continuing their Family Meals, they are offering an Easter Brunch beginning at $30 per person. This package includes sides and dessert with a choice of protein at an additional price. See menu choice of the basic brunch with three additonal proteins by clicking on the link above. Pickup or Delivery available. Saturday April 11 from 12pm – 4pm or Sunday, April 12 11am – 2pm.
Arnaldo Richards’ Picos would like to prepare your Easter feast this year. Inspired by classic dishes, each meal comes with a salad and sides crafted by Executive Chef, Arnaldo Richards and wine pairings from Beverage Director, Monica Richards. Menu highlights include Honey Glazed Spiral Ham, Roasted Prime Rib, Coq Au Vin, Classic Fish Meuniere, Greek Style Dinner, and Paella Dinner. Servings range from 2-5 people starting at $64. Orders must be placed by 9 AM on Friday, April 10. To secure your order and schedule pick up or delivery, visit www.picos.net
Paulie’s – Lastly on today’s list is a neighborhood favorite and family friend of a restaurant that has become a Montrose neighborhood staple. For a restaurant that all started with it’s delish selection of homemade cookies, they are offering to brighten our quarantine-filled day by offering a bright, happy selection of their yummy Easter-themed cookies made to order and available in-store.
We will continue to update the Restaurant List for this coming Easter weekend as we receive them…..we are also updating our original Coronavirus Restaurant Updates: Houston Restaurants Still Feeding Our City While Supporting Their Own (click here)
Please continue to check your favorite restaurants websites as many more restaurants are working very hard to service their patrons during this holiday weekend. Some of the ones we know of are: Eunice, Postino’s, Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar, Dish Society to name a few.
