Columnist Muriel Stevens: Settle in for a warm Easter Sunday

Friday, April 13, 2001 | 8:54 a.m.

Muriel Stevens' dining column appears Fridays. Her shopping columns and travel columns appear Wednesdays. Reach her at 259-4080 or muriel@lasvegassun.com.

As the song says, "Put on your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it." Easter Sunday is a fine time to join with friends and family for a memorable day.

For brunch the Cafe Lago chef will add such carving station items as prime rib, herb-roasted leg of lamb, roasted Szechuan duck, a riot of fresh salads, risotto, pan-seared salmon and so much more. Children under 12 are half-price. Palatium Buffet's champagne brunch service is from 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Prices are $21.99 per adult; children under 12 half-price. Among the many featured foods are Belgium waffles, apple-filled pancakes, eggs and omelets to order, breakfast meats, fresh chilled prawns and pacific crab legs, smoked salmon and lavish displays of fruits, salads and cheeses. Among the featured hot entrees are prime rib, herb-roasted turkey, glazed ham, roasted leg of lamb, oven-roasted salmon, chicken Florentine -- the list is endless. End your meal with flaming bananas foster or a selection from the dessert table. Elaborate ice carvings, a variety of Easter eggs, filled Easter baskets and tall chocolate bunnies will decorate the buffet. So many goodies!

Additionally, all Boulder Station restaurants will serve their regular menu items. For more information or reservations call 432-7559. Palace Station will offer Easter selections at Pasta Palace, the Broiler, Palace Cafe and Feast Buffet. Regular menus, too. For more information and reservations, call 367-2620. Sunset Station will herald Easter with special meals and the Guadalajara Bar and Grille, Costa del Sol, Capri Ristorante, Sonoma Cellar, Feast Around the World and Sunset Cafe. The price range is excellent and so is the food selection. For more information, call 631-7000. Reserve has a wild selection of Easter specialties at the Grand Safari Buffet, Congo Jack's Tusk's Wood Fire Grill or the Serengeti Spaghetti Company. Restaurant hours vary. Call 558-7000. Santa Fe Station is cooking up a slew of Easter dishes in the Taos Steakhouse (4-10 p.m.), Capri Ristorante (4-10 p.m.) and Santa Fe Cafe (11 a.m.-9 p.m.). Regular menus available all day. For reservations or more information, call 658-4900.

Ferraro's West Flamingo, Summerlin & Green Valley restaurants will offer an Easter Sunday menu that includes a choice of pasta, soup or salad, a choice of entree, and dessert. Hours are 3-9 p.m. at the Green Valley ($24.95 per adult) and West Flamingo ($29.95 per adult) locations; noon to 8 p.m. at Summerlin ($24.95 per adult). Children's dinners are $9.95-$12.95. Reservations are suggested. Call 364-5300.

Have an egg-citing Easter Sunday!