No matter what you've heard, Easter isn't canceled.
Journeyman Meat Co., Healdsburg: Peter Seghesio's locally sourced butcher shop, salumeria and wine shop has Petite Wine Barrel Smoked Hams in store just in time for Easter. Shipping this week in their Meat Up Boxes, also available through local delivery and curbside pick-up. 404 Center St, Healdsburg, 707-395-6328, journeymanmeatco.com. (Courtesy of Journeyman Meat Co.)
Seared, Petaluma: Serving two family-style Easter dinners: Beeman Ranch Akaushi prime rib ($35 per person) with roasted shallot juice, creamy horseradish, crème fraîche mashed potatoes and spring vegetables with pecorino; and red wine-braised Sonoma leg of lamb ($32 per person) with mint salsa verde, crème fraîche mashed potatoes, spring vegetable succotash and roasted mushrooms. Both serve 3-6 people and come with a herby little gem salad as a starter and Meyer lemon and blueberry tart for dessert. Pre-order by calling 707-762-5997 by Thursday evening, 4/9. Pick up is Sunday, 2-6 p.m. petalumaseared.com. (Courtesy of Seared)
The Spinster Sisters, Santa Rosa: On Saturday, April 11, pick up Easter in Morocco ($54), a family meal for two featuring braised lamb shank with orange and olives, steamed couscous with almonds and sultanas, smoked dates with harissa and almonds, Pink Barn Farm spinach and carrots and a Moroccan orange and cardamom cake. Order online here. Also available on Saturday is a variety of Easter fare to be picked up curbside between 1 and 4 pm. Choose your food items, like the Kimchi deviled eggs, here. 401 S A St, Santa Rosa, 707-528-7100, thespinstersisters.com. (Christopher Chung)
Dinucci's Italian Dinners, Valley Ford: Four-course Easter menu (available family-style) includes Minestrone soup with warm sourdough bread, a garden green salad, a side of pasta with Bolognese sauce and traditional Easter ham with honey and cranberry glaze, roasted red potatoes and sautéed greens. Adult Easter Baskets with 5 "boozy bunny shots" are available, too. 14485 Valley Ford Rd, 707-876-3260, dinuccisrestaurant.com. (Alvin Jornada)
Rocker Oysterfeller's, Valley Ford: Offering three choices for Easter (serving two): Easter Quiche Brunch ($48), featuring asparagus, roasted tomato and fontina quiche with crispy Applewood bacon, and potato hash; BBQ Duck Easter Meal ($58) with Texas-style slow smoked Liberty Farms duck with mac and three cheeses, collard greens and buttermilk biscuits; and Lamb Shank Dinner ($68) with Zinfandel braised lamb shank with jus, butternut squash gnocchi with sage, Brussel sprouts and local mushrooms. Pre-order and pre-pay online, specify a pickup time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.
Down to Earth Cafe, Cotati: Family meals that serve 4, including short ribs with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables ($75); fried chicken with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and Java BBQ sauce ($60); smoked pulled pork with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and Java BBQ sauce ($55); and stuffed portobellos with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and Romesco sauce ($55).Meals must be pre-ordered during regular business hours by this Thursday (4/9) by 4pm at 707-753-4925. Pickup/delivery times will be between 11:30-1:30 on Sunday (4/12) and are available hot or cold with reheating instructions. Appetizers, side salads and butterscotch pudding available, too. 204 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707-753-4925. (Heather Irwin)
La Gare Restaurant, Santa Rosa: Special Easter menu features four entrees to choose from: Wild Caught Halibut Filet ($35) with shallot and white wine sauce and topped with fresh baby rock shrimp; Chicken Cordon Bleu ($32) with French ham, aged Jarlsberg, and green peppercorn sauce; Certified Angus Prime Rib ($35) with baked potato; and Leg of Lamb ($35) with garlic in a mint sauce. All dinners include creamy potato leak soup and butter lettuce salad with Dijon dressing. Place order now by calling Jackie at 707-528-4355. Curbside pickup on 4/12, 3-7 pm. 208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, 707-528-4355, Facebook. (Courtesy of La Gare)
Tips Roadside, Kenwood: Easter Family Brunch ($29 per person) includes garden salad, smoked brisket, fried chicken with redeye gravy, shrimp and grits, scrambled eggs, root vegetable and Brussel sprout hash, housemade bacon, homemade biscuits with apple butter and carrot cake. Smoked, glazed and sliced Easter ham can be added to the order. Pre-order online for pick up on Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.. 8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, email questions to info@tipsroadside.com. (Heather Irwin)
Picazo Cafe, Sonoma: Easter Brunch can be ordered family-style (feeds 4) or as a single meal. First course is Caesar salad or fruit salad, second course is biscuits and gravy or Picazo morning pizza with potato, egg, bacon, chorizo, guajillo sauce, arugula and mozzarella, third course is dulce de leche bread pudding or Don Chava mixed pastries. Bottomless mimosas and cocktails available, too. Pre-order by calling 707-307-3831, or by emailing kinapicazocafe@gmail.com. (Robbi Pengelly)
