Easter Sunday at the San Ysidro Ranch
CEO Ty Warner, known for his talent of blending elegance into family centered hospitality at his properties, did not disappoint at the San Ysidro Ranch Restaurant Easter Sunday Brunch. This reservation-only event was sold out, even with the flux of sun and showers throughout the afternoon. Guests in their Easter best with their children were happy to be immersed in the egg-celent décor throughout the property offering many opportunities to indulge in the Ranch’s provisions.
The Easter Sunday Brunch featured a two-course formal sit-down brunch menu and dessert bar, Easter-themed coloring pages and crayons at the tables, and the Easter Bunny popping by to say hello and take photo ops. The garden area by the Hacienda House was set for the Easter Egg Hunt with a pink pop-up cart serving beverages. Eggs of all colors had goodies inside and there were prized golden eggs hidden as well.
Executive Chef Matthew Johnson’s selections for the First Course were Grilled Carpinteria Avocado, Pan Seared Scallops, Chilled Spring Split Pea Soup and Chanterelle Mushroom & Black Truffle Tart. The Second Course selections were Butter Braised Maine Lobster Benedict, Prime Filet of Beef Wellington, Alaskan Halibut, and Braised Petite Lamb Shank.
La pièce de resistance of course was the Dessert Buffet, handcrafted by the SYR’s Executive Pastry Chef Yannick Dumonceau. Here one was treated to Strawberry Flambés over puff pastry and crème, Chocolate Crème Brûlée, Orange Fromage Blanc, five flavors of macarons, Tomato and Strawberry Shots, Brioche Diplomat, blueberry and chocolate cupcakes, and a large chandelier facsimile made of gold covered chocolate eggs in the dessert buffet room.
On my arrival, I met with Andrew Caine, Director of Food and Beverage for SYR. Together we toured the festivities. While talking about the Easter Sunday brunch he shared, “Each year, San Ysidro Ranch welcomes the arrival of spring with over-the-top Easter festivities. As the adults indulge in gourmet delights and sip on fine wines, children excitedly hunt for hidden Easter treasures across the picturesque gardens. It’s a time-honored tradition that brings laughter, smiles, and cherished memories to all who gather at the resort.”
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