Whether you’re looking for the perfect all-around prix-fixe meal, a catering service with endless options, or dinner with the Easter Bunny, Westchester has something for every Passover or Easter celebration.
Passover – April 12 to 20
By The Way Bakery
574 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson; 914.478.0555
By The Way Bakery has a variety of cakes, tortes, and cookies perfect for a sweet treat during Passover. All baked goods are wheat-free, dairy-free, and kosher pareve. Desserts include Safta’s seven-layer cake, chocolate truffle torte, cinnamon walnut coffee cake, coconut macaroons, and more. (The deadline to order in time for Passover is April 8.)
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Epstein’s of Hartsdale
387 N Central Ave, Hartsdale; 914.428.5320
Epstein’s offers an extensive catering menu for Passover, with a choice between a holiday dinner and a classic Seder dinner. The traditional holiday dinner includes soup, an entrée, two sides, matzoh, and gravy ($26.99 per person), while the five-course Seder dinner ($31.99 per person) features an appetizer, soup, entrée, two sides, and gravy, plus cranberry compote or Tsimmes dessert and matzo. Choices include chopped liver, stuffed cabbage, souffles, kugels, and cakes. Epstein’s also has a broader menu of trays available if you plan on feeding a larger number of guests.
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Moderne Barn
430 Bedford Rd, Armonk; 914.730.0001
For $72 per person on April 12, Moderne Barn serves a three-course Passover menu featuring renditions of traditional Seder dishes. Notable entrées include the grilled Atlantic salmon with Moroccan black lentils, garlic spinach, and eggplant chutney and the red wine braised beef brisket with green beans, mashed potatoes, and fried shoestring onions. There is also an abbreviated version of the menu available for takeout.
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Susan Lawrence
26 N Greeley Ave, Chappaqua; 914.238.8833
Looking to serve show-stopping dishes at your own Passover celebration? Susan Lawrence’s boutique catering makes hosting easy with its gorgeous presentations. A traditional favorite is the Gefilte fish, updated with delicate julienne vegetables, garden-fresh dill aspic, and a pink horseradish sauce. This dairy-free first course comes in packages of six, and entrées can range in serving four to 10 guests. There are full cakes available for dessert, including a Passover strawberry shortcake and Passover crème brulée cheesecake. (Orders must be placed by Saturday, April 9 at 4 p.m. Pickup is on April 12.)
Yalla Matzah Pizza
405 Bedford Rd, Armonk; 914.730.0003
During Passover, pick up a matzo pizza pie complete with Kosher toppings from Nick’s Pizza and Ice Cream. The Yalla Matzah Pizza pop-up was started by nine-year-old Armonk resident Hudson Greenstein. Call in to place your order.
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Easter – April 20
Benjamin Steakhouse
610 Hartsdale Rd, White Plains; 914.428.6868
If you’re looking to splurge on a classic but delicious steakhouse dinner for Easter, Benjamin Steakhouse is doing an appetizer, entrée, side, and dessert for $119.95 per person. The menu features choices of jumbo lump crab cake, lobster bisque, bone-in ribeye, chicken parmesan, and chocolate mousse cake. And now for the surprise guest…the Easter Bunny will be available for complimentary photos from 12-5 p.m., and dinner will go until 10 p.m.
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Fogo De Chao
235 Main St, White Plains; 914.697.8600
The Brazilian steakhouse will be open all day on Easter Sunday for family brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 2-9 p.m. There will be fixed dinner pricing at $72 all day. There will also be Brazilian-inspired Easter to-go packages available for pickup or delivery.
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Goosefeather
49 E Sunnyside Ln, Tarrytown; 914.829.5454
If you’re looking to dine out this Easter Sunday, head over to Goosefeather, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, a few seasonal specials will be available, and there will even be a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny, so come and grab some photos!
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La Crémaillère
46 Bedford-Banksville Rd; 914.234.9647
This modern French spot serves a special menu for Easter. Enjoy a prix-fixe, four-course menu for $165. Other dinner menu highlights include Atlantic smoked salmon, filet mignon, and terrine de foie gras with toasted brioche.
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Moderne Barn
430 Bedford Rd, Armonk; 914.730.0001
Prefer an Easter brunch over dinner? From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moderne Barn will serve a curated list of holiday brunch specials. One standout item to look for will be the roasted leg of lamb with tomato orzo and fresh mint pesto for $42. The standard dinner menu will also be available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Stone Fire
251 Lexington Ave, Mount Kisco; 914.864.1888
Celebrate Easter with a special brunch at Stone Fire. Enjoy their wood-fired brunch favorites, including steak and eggs, French toast, Stonefire eggs benedict, and more. Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Susan Lawrence
26 N Greeley Ave, Chappaqua; 914.238.8833
Nothing says Easter dessert like cakes shaped as Easter eggs so elaborate you won’t want to cut into them. Susan Lawrence’s Fabergé Easter egg cakes are made of white cake with dark chocolate and white chocolate ganache filling and, yes, they are shaped like eggs. Other Easter dinner specials for catering include the spiral sliced ham with honey-mustard glaze, garlic shrimp, asparagus soup, quiche Lorraine, and coconut cream lime pie with macadamia nut and coconut crust. (Orders must be placed by Tuesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. Pickup is April 19.)
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