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Easter feasts and other eats

The main event in the Bluff View Art District on Easter Sunday is brunch at Back Inn Cafe (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), but also open are Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Rembrandt's Coffee House (8 a.m.-10 p.m.). Rembrandt's is featuring seasonally inspired cookies, cakes and hand-dipped chocolates, such as these from chocolatier Jerome Savin. Call 423-265-5033, ext. 3, to find out more about the selection.
The main event in the Bluff View Art District on Easter Sunday is brunch at Back Inn Cafe (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), but also open are Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Rembrandt's Coffee House (8 a.m.-10 p.m.). Rembrandt's is featuring seasonally inspired cookies, cakes and hand-dipped chocolates, such as these from chocolatier Jerome Savin. Call 423-265-5033, ext. 3, to find out more about the selection. The main event in the Bluff View Art District on Easter Sunday is brunch at Back Inn Cafe (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), but also open are Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Rembrandt's Coffee House (8 a.m.-10 p.m.). Rembrandt's is featuring seasonally inspired cookies, cakes and hand-dipped chocolates, such as these from chocolatier Jerome Savin. Call 423-265-5033, ext. 3, to find out more about the selection.

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Hamilton Place will be closed Easter Sunday, but several restaurants will be open, some with special hours. Here’s the rundown.Abuelo’s: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Acropolis: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Bar Louie: 11 a.m.-midnight.Big River: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.Bonefish: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Carrabba’s: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Chop House: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.El Meson: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Fox & Hound: 11 a.m.-3 a.m.J. Alexanders: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Jason’s Deli: ClosedKanpai of Tokyo: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m.Logan’s Roadhouse: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Olive Garden: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Outback Steakhouse: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.PF Changs China Bistro: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Red Lobster: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Red Robin: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sticky Fingers: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Want an Easter feast you don’t have to cook? Here’s what several area restaurants will be serving Sunday, March 27.

* 1885 Grill – 314 St. Elmo Ave. Added to 1885’s regular brunch menu will be two chef selections: prime rib ($26) and Easter ham ($12). There will also be a Bloody Mary bar ($3.50), mimosa specials ($3) and live music on the patio, weather permitting. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Preferred seating: 423-485-3050.

* The Acropolis – 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. Acropolis will roll out several Easter specials in addition to its regular menu, including diver scallops and Gulf shrimp wrapped in applewood bacon over Riverview Farm grits and grilled asparagus, finished with roasted red pepper coulis ($19). Also featured are braised lamb shank over Parmesan risotto, served with grilled asparagus ($19) and roasted leg of lamb with spinach and feta over roasted red potatoes with herb jus ($14). Traditional Greek Easter bread will also be served. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 423-899-5341.

* Back Inn Cafe – 412 E. Second St. The cafe’s array of a la carte Easter entrees includes shrimp cocktail, grilled peach Caprese, pork belly and waffles, eggnog french toast with strawberry-mascarpone butter, pepper-crusted ahi tuna, slow-roasted prime rib and shrimp and grits. Weather permitting, the patio will be open. Entree price range: $12-$32. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 423-265-5033, ext. 4.