Easter Brunch

The Colonnade at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is the place to be in America’s capital city for Easter Sunday Brunch on April 20th. The first seating begins at 11:00 am and the second seating at 2:30 p.m. For 39 years, holiday dining in the Colonnade has become a tradition for Washingtonians and visitors alike. Filled with greenery and bathed in natural sunlight, with soaring ceilings, glass walls and crystal chandeliers, the setting provides the perfect surroundings for the festive spring dining experience.

During brunch, the Easter Bunny will visit with children of all ages and, an electric violinist will provide musical entertainment.

Easter egg hunts will take place in the courtyard at 1pm and at 4pm for children, after they have finished enjoying Easter Brunch in the Colonnade.

Executive Chef Jaime Montes de Oca, Senior Sous Chef Delonte Avery and Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen are preparing a variety of regional favorites and innovative gourmet specialties, all artfully styled in seemingly infinite buffets.

Among the Chefs’ Easter Brunch offerings is a seafood display featuring Chesapeake oysters, jumbo poached prawns, snow crab, Dutch mussels, and smoked whitefish.

Easter entrée selections include a carving station of honey-glazed Nueske’s ham and horseradish crusted prime rib. Signature dishes are organic roasted chicken, rainbow chard and citrus-baked are accompanied by spring thumbelina carrots and grilled broccolini.

Brunch classics including house-made pastries, a cage free egg and omelet station, Belgian waffles and French toast are just a sampling of the many offerings on the Easter buffet.  The children’s buffet includes crispy chicken fingers, Wagyu beef sliders, potato latke, buttered broccoli and the ever-popular baked macaroni and cheese.

Save room for Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen’s decadent Easter dessert display – guaranteed to please any sweet tooth. Oeufs à la neige, Madagascar vanilla tart, white chocolate bunny cupcakes, chocolate vanilla pot de crème, macarons and rose apple mascarpone parfaits are just a sampling of his decadent dessert delights.
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The Colonnade is located in Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown at 2401 M St., NW, in the city’s stylish West End. Easter Brunch on April 20th, offers two seatings, 11:00am and second at 2:30pm. Priced at $169 per person, includes a glass of sparkling wine. Brunch is $79 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children under 5 years of age. Two-hour bottomless mimosas may be added to the brunch experience for $199 per person. Coat check and complimentary valet parking is included Easter Brunch is exclusive of tax, gratuity and additional beverages. For reservations, please send an email to [email protected].