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Springing for Passover, Easter
Venues are ready and willing to serve up holiday feasts
If the thought of preparing a Passover seder feels like one more plague this year. Or if cooking Easter brunch or supper seems too “eggs-travagant,” there are several area restaurants that will do the cooking for you. Here’s a list of meals to-go and a few inperson options for each holiday too.
PASSOVER
FEAST YOUR EYES PASSOVER DINNER TO-GO
Meal: Passover dinner
When: Friday, March 26, Saturday, March 27
Pick up/Delivery: At Front & Palmer in the South Kensington Arts District. Delivery in the city available.
Menu:
Seder Plate for table
First courses: Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls or Orchard Salad with Apples, Sundried Cranberries, Walnuts*
Second courses: Housemade Gefilte Fish Terrine or Mezza Plate with Eggplant Zaalouk, Tomato & Pepper Taktouka, Moroccan Carrots*
Main Courses: Beef Brisket with Dried Fruit, Herb Crusted Salmon, Chicken with Capers, Artichokes, Lemons, Eggplant Braciole with Roasted Cauliflower, Trumpet Mushrooms, Confit of Tomatoes* Sides: Asparagus with Preserved Lemons* Braised Carrots Zimmes* Yukon Mashed Potatoes* Strawberry Applesauce* Desserts: Raspberry and Chocolate Macaroons, Mocha Fudge Cake,Berries with Aquafaba* and Pastry Chef Neomie Eliezer’s Matzah Toffee Bark.* Served with Locally Roasted Coffee, and Tazo Teas.
*Items are vegan
Note: Get complete dinner including seder plate or a la carte. Price: varies
Details: HTTPS://FEASTYOUREYESCATERING.COM/FEASTWELLFOODSMENU/ PASSOVER
CANTINA FELIZ IN FORT WASHINGTON
Meal: Passover Dinner with a Mexican twist
When: March 27 through April 1 Pick up/Delivery: In the restaurant, socially-distanced with limited capacity.
Menu:
First course: King Salmon Tostada - Malanga chip tostada topped with king salmon, mango, jicama and pineapple
Soup: Matzo Ball Soup: A fresh take on the restaurant’s tortilla soup with red chile, avocado and chicken
Entree: Braised Short Rib Taco: Morita Chile bbq brisket topped with chipotle slaw and served on Boston bibb lettuce cup
Note: Only available at Ft. Washington
location, not Fairmount location (in the restaurant formerly called La Calaca Feliz) Price: $21.95
Details: HTTPS://WWW.CANTINAFELIZ.COM
CONSTELLATION CULINARY, PHILADELPHIA
Meal: Family-style Passover Seder
Pick Up/Delivery: Pick up starts March 26and runs throughout the holiday. Delivery available starting March 26. MENU
First course: Chicken Liver Mousse, Matzah basket, Matzah Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish, Salade Verte
Entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Citrus-Rosemary Brined Chicken Breast
Sides: Roasted Baby Carrots, Haricots Verts, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Potato Latkes
Dessert: Strawberry Elderflower Mousse, Raspberry Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Covered Matzah, Mixed Berries
Note: Includes parsley, maror, shankbone, hard boiled egg, charoset and bitter herb for seder plate Price: $90 per adult/$45 per child under 12(minimum of 4guests) Details: HTTPS://CONSTELLATIONCULINARY.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2021/03/CCG-SPRING-HOLIDAYMENU-COLLECTION-2021.PDF
FORK, OLD CITY
Meal: Passover Dinner Box for Two
When: Saturday, March 27 afternoon
Pick up/Delivery: Pick up available. Dinner is also available inhouse on March 27, alongside the restaurant’s dinner menu.
MENU
Main course: Braised Short Rib or Seared Arctic Char (select 1) Sides: Carrot Salad, Smoked Trout Rillette, Wilted Spring Greens (includes all)
Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Charoset Cake
Note: Seder Plate with shank bone, egg, parsley, horseradish and charoset available.
Price: $150
Details: https://www.exploretock.com/forkrestaurant/experience/239662/passover-dinnerbox-for-two
HIGH STREET MARKET, PHILADELPHIA
(High Street is in its new home at 101 S. 9th Street)
Meal: Passover Box Dinner When: Saturday, March 27
Pick up/Delivery: Pick up afternoon or evening of March 27. Menu:
Entree: Braised Brisket or Seared Salmon (select 1)
Sides: Matzoh ball soup, Chicken liver mousse with homemade matzoh crackers, Roasted vegetables and charoset (includes all) Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Note: Seder plate with shank bone, parsley, horseradish and egg can be added.
Fork Restaurant Price: $50 per person
Details: HTTPS://WWW.EXPLORETOCK. COM/HIGHSTREETONMARKET/ CLASSIC CAKE IN CHERRY HILL Meal: Passover desserts
When: Saturday, March 27
Pick up/Delivery: Pick up only. At Cherry Hill location.
Menu: Plain or chocolate-dipped macaroons, Flourless chocolate cake and more.
Note: Like all of the Passover foods, these are not Passover-style (not strictly Kosher for Passover). Price: varies
Details: HTTPS://CLASSICCAKE.COM/ SHOP/
PASSOVER GIFTS
And if you want to send a Passover gift to someone who can’t be at your table this year, check out the selection at the National Museum of American Jewish History Gift Shop. Choose a matzah face mask, 10plagues glasses for kids, or a new seder plate. Details: https://www.judaicashop.net/c676-passover.aspx
EASTER
CONSTELLATION CULINARY, PHILADELPHIA Meal: Family-style Easter Meal When: Friday, April 2-Sunday, April 4
Pick Up/Delivery: Pick up in the Studebaker Building, 667 N.Broad Street on 4⁄2. Delivery available on April 2 through April 4.
MENU
Appetizers: Classic Deviled Eggs, Cream of Asparagus Soup, Spring Crudite, Ricotta Crostini, Greek Lamb Meatballs (select 1) Entrees: Honey Citrus Glazed Ham, Rosemary Garlic Lamb Roast, Slow Braised Beef Bourguignon, Grilled Salmon, Lemon Sage Grilled Chicken. (select 2)
Sides: Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Classic Baked Mac & Cheese, Truffled Saffron Risotto, Haricots Verts, Grilled Asparagus, Charred Broccolini, Snow Pea & Fennel Salad, Salade Verte, Parker House Rolls. (select 3)
Dessert: Challah Bread Pudding, Lemon Poundcake, Mini Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cakes, Fresh Berries. Dessert options for kids: Fruity Peddled Cheesecake Bite, Peeps Skilley S’Mores, White & Dark Chocolate Bunny Bark, Easter Basket Cupcake. (select 1)
Note: Hors d’oeuvres can be added.
Price: $65per adult/$25per child under 12(minimum of 4guests) Details: HTTPS://CONSTELLATIONCULINARY.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2021/03/CCG-SPRING-HOLIDAYMENU-COLLECTION-2021.PDF
GARCES TRADING COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA
Meal: Easter for two
When: Varies
Pick Up/Delivery: Available. MENU
Entree: Sliced Pineapple-Glazed Ham with Golden Raisin Mustard Sauce OR Kofta Spice Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Glaze, Ensalada Verde (select 1)
Sides: Garlic Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes
Honey Turmeric Carrots, Judias Verdes, Hot Cross Buns Dessert: Lemon Blueberry Tarts Note: Order by March 31st
Price: $110-150
Details: HTTPS://GARCESTRADINGCOMPANY.COM/PACKAGES
TALULA’S TABLE
IN KENNETT SQUARE Available: 3-course Easter Dinner Pick Up/Delivery: April 3 and April 4
MENU
For 3-course dinner: Petite Crab Bites, Local Honey Glazed Ham, New Potato Salad and Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Note: a la carte items and gourmet Easter Baskets also available. Price: $35 per person for 3-course dinner
Details: info@talulastable.com or 610.444.8255 to place your order before March 29.
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Meal: Easter Brunch
When: March 20 through April 4 Pick Up/Delivery: On-site event at the zoo.
Menu: Hearty brunch plus an Easter egg scavenger hunt, crafts, a photo op with the Easter bunny and meeting an educational animal and zoo admission.
Note: Available in tables for 2, 4or 6 Price: Starts at $79.95for a table for 2.
Details: HTTPS://WWW.ELMWOODPARKZOO.ORG/EASTER-BRUNCH/
Easter Egg Hunts
And for those who would rather skip right to the easter egg hunt: PENN TOWNSHIP EASTER EGG HUNT IN CHESTER COUNTY
Date: Sunday, March 28.
Place: 355 N. Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA
Notes: Socially distant event including Easter egg hunt with prizes, a family-friendly deejay, story time by Avon Grove Library, low-contact games, an appearance by the Easter bunny and more. A sensory-friendly event with a quieter environment is also planned earlier the same day at 260Lewis Road, West Grove, PA. Details: https://www.penntownship.us/home/news/penn-township-easter-egg-hunt
TEEN FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT IN WAYNE
Date: Saturday, March 20 starting at 8p.m. (rain date: March 27) Place: The Radnor Trail - Wayne Arts Center Entrance, 413Maplewood Avenue
Notes: For 6th grade and up. Free but registration needed.
Details: https://radnorpa.myrec. com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29925 POP UP PARKS EASTER EGG HUNTS IN RADNOR TOWNSHIP Date: Saturday, March 20 starting at 8 a.m.
Places: Clem Macrone Park, Radnor Nature Park, Odorisio Park, Petrie Park
Notes: Items will be hidden throughout the park for on-yourown hunts.
Details: hTTPS://WWW.RADNOR. COM/DOCUMENTCENTER/VIEW/23648/ POP-UP-EGG-HUNTS-MULTI-LOCATIONFLYER-2021
NEW HOPE RAILROAD’S EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
Date: through April 4
Place: New Hope Train Station Notes: Hour-long ride on a turn of the century passenger coach with Easter Bunny handing out goodies. Tickets needed.
Details: HTTPS://WWW.NEWHOPERAILROAD.COM/EASTERBUNNYEXPRESS/
Irene Levy Baker is author of the newly-published second edition of 100 Things To Do In Philadelphia and Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia. For more information about the books visit www.100Things ToDoInPhiladelphia.com. Planning a staycation? Need gifts? Get signed copies of books on the website. Readers of this newspaper can use promo code NEWSPAPER for a discount.