Holly Radom, Audrey White, Allie Fields and Julie Longoria Chen
This year marked the 15th anniversary of the occasion, which has had a measurable impact on Hermann Park and its six-million visitors each year. Event co-chairs Kristy Bradshaw, Kelley Lubanko and Leigh Smith greeted guests during the Champagne reception preceding the seated lunch on the verdant lawn. Bradshaw shared updates regarding the park's forthcoming McWilliams Dog Park and Commons projects — the latter of which will include a "40-foot rocket ship slide and whimsical carousel" — and Mayor Sylvester Turner also gave remarks, praising the Conservancy for its preservation and betterment of the community resource.
The afternoon honored Ann Short and Susie Criner, who chaired the very first Hats in the Park lunch in 2008. In total, the event raised upwards of $520,000 — a record! Hats off to that.
Valerie Dieterich and Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell
Alex Blair, Brigitte Kalai and Aliza Fan Dutt
Stephanie Tsuru, Elizabeth Wagett, Katie Tsuru and Donae Chramosta
Alice Mao Brams and Yoon Smith
Sanford and Susie Criner
Bethany Buchanan, Hallie Vanderhider, Fady Armanious and Chita Craft
Rachel Solar, Brooke Bently-Gunst, Lindsey Brown and Maria Vilchez-Lowrey
Chelsea Pacey, Lori Speier, Anne Calder
Nicole Katz, Carolyn Tanner and Tracy Hale
Demetra Jones, Kenneth Allen and Doreen Stoller
Nicola Fuentes Toubia and DeVaun Barbir
Duyen Nguyen, Debbie Festari and Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl
Lynn Wyatt
Heather Waters, Kim Tutcher, Brenda Love and Jana Arnoldy
Lesia Crumpton-Young and Anne-Laure Stephens
Kelley Lubanko, Leigh Smith and Kristy Bradshaw
Anne Calder, Rae Solberg, Jayne Johnston and Heather Safi
Isabel David and Rishma Mohamed
Kate Bellin
Katie Forney and Linsay Radcliffe
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Japanese ube pancakes at Traveler's Table
Bloom & Bee
Bloom & Bee
Easter Brunch at this flower-driven Post Oak Hotel stunner starts with a luxurious choice of deviled eggs with prosciutto and black truffle or white asparagus soup. Mains range from lobster eggs Benedict with caviar to herb roasted lamb leg with thyme lamb jus, plus a dessert buffet of French pastries and cakes.
Brennan's of Houston
Brennan's of Houston
The iconic Creole house has three dates for Easter dining this year starting April 7 with Brunch with the Bunny starring photos with the Easter Bunny. April 8 is the Very Hoppy Brunch, also family friendly with live bunnies on the terrace from nearby Boling Bunny Farms! Sunday brunch April 9 is the most leisurely with seatings throughout the day. Reservations are required for all events.
Crú
Dessert at Crú (photo by Robert Tsai)
This smart, cozy spot features a three-course wine country-style brunch, along with brunch cocktails and specials on Domain Chandon rosé and Veuve Cliquot by the glass. Highlights include crab cake Benedict, smoked salmon deviled egg toast, and desserts.
Four Seasons Houston
Cheese station at Four Seasons brunch
The Four Seasons Houston’s annual extravagant Easter Brunch in Toro Toro will feature classics with a Latin twist from 10am-2pm ($155 per adult and for $65 per child, 12 and under). Reservations can be made on the website.
Guard and Grace
Seafood tower at Guard and Grace
Downtown Houston’s modern steakhouse will keep guests ‘hoppy’ with a special menu for Easter brunch. Start with smoked salmon rillette with crème fraiche and smoked trout roe or TG wagyu beef dumplings. Its raw bar features a Bubu sashimi plate, Crispy Tuna with ahi, avocado, serrano, yuzu and tempura sushi rice, and a custom-built Seafood Tower for six.
Le Jardinier
Le Jardinier
Who wouldn’t want to be in “the garden” (translation of the restaurant name) on Easter Sunday? Take your time because this MFAH gem serves its three-course menu from noon to 7pm. Anticipate lovely choices including Murray’s burrata with strawberry rhubarb; spiced roasted lamb, and Ora king salmon. Save room for the award-winning desserts!
Local Table
Local Table (photo by Jenn Duncan)
It’s easy to find a Local Table as they are all over town with a casual family-friendly menu of egg dishes, chicken and waffles, and savory sidekicks. We hear the Easter Bunny will be hopping around from table to table this year.
Navy Blue
Navy Blue
Celebrate Easter Sunday in the heart of Rice Village at Aaron Bludorn’s modern American seafood concept. A la carte lunch with Easter specials will be served from 11-2:30pm, as well as dinner a la carte from 5:45-9pm. Lunch on house smoked salmon served with jumbo asparagus, poached egg with Bearnaise sauce, and rack of lamb persillade served with spring vegetables.
Traveler's Table
Cruise on over to this light-filled Montrose fave for a special three-course prix-fixe Easter brunch (dine-in or take-out). International dishes include shitake edamame dumplings, Japanese Ube pancakes, and Norwegian smoked salmon latkes with onion-dill crème fraiche.
Ostia
Ostia
Surrounded by bougainvillea, lemon trees and greenery, this chic restaurant evokes a picturesque spot for brunch. Chef Travis McShane’s focaccia French toast with blueberries and mascarpone; ricotta pancakes with maple syrup; and pizza dough doughnuts will appease carb lovers. Savory dishes include grilled Gulf fish with Calabrian chili, pizzas, gnocchi, and a frittata. Brunch runs from 11am-3:30pm.
Ouzo Bay
Lobster omelet at Ouzo Bay (photo courtesy of Atlas Restaurant Group)
Let Ouzo Bay handle the holiday spread this Easter with Mediterranean takes on classic brunch dishes including short rib chilaquiles with fried pita, tzatziki, and salsa verde; and the roasted lamb Greek Breakfast Gyro with scrambled eggs, tzatziki and Greek oregano fries. Brunch also spotlights Ouzo Bay’s fresh seafood program with crab cake Benedicts and a Maine lobster omelet.
Postino
Postino (photo by Becca Wright)
Looking for come-as-you-are casual? Try the eye-opening brunch menu, perfect for dining al fresco on the restaurant’s large, shaded patio. Served weekends, the menu offers myriad shareable dishes. Think Umbria egg toast, cast iron sticky bread, and seeded avocado toast. Sip $6 mimosas and bellinis and refreshing wine-based and beer-based brunch cocktails.
Xochi
Chef Hugo Ortega and his team will serve an epic Sunday brunch buffet from 10am-3pm this Easter. Expect the usual coastal Mexican favorites as well as a carving station, new seasonal items and Easter desserts.
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