Sapphire Laguna Hosts Easter Sunday Brunch

Online, April 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Bring your family and enjoy Sapphire Laguna's Three Course Easter Brunch on Sunday April 24th, 2011. Chef Azmin Ghahreman's Easter menu features a decadent variety of traditional and seasonal offerings with his signature international flair. Easter Brunch will be served from 10:00am to 3:30pm for $42 exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Kids can enjoy a half portion three course menu for $21 or the youngsters ages 5 to 12 can order from Sapphire's popular Kids Brunch menu. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 949-715-9888 or you may complete a reservation request form on Sapphire's website at www.sapphirelaguna.com.

The Easter Brunch Menu begins with a Wild Mushroom, Leek and Asparagus Tart, Aged Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives and Herb Salad. For the Main Course, Chef Azmin will offer seven different creations, each featuring a global influence from his travels around the world.

*Duo of Eggs Benedict- English Muffin, Nueskie Bacon, Hollandaise, Lobster and Rock Shrimp Hash, Pancetta, Choron Sauce
*Savory Parmesan Pain Perdu with Prosciutto- Poached Eggs, Spring Greens, Roasted Tomato Pistou
*Japanese Salmon Robata Yaki-Vegetable Tempura, Fragrant Rice, Fried Egg, Condiments
*Bistro Crab Cake Salad- Organic Baby Field Greens, Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Avocado Sunflower Seeds, Beets, Green Goddess Dressing
*Braised Lamb Ravioli and Merguez- Zucchini Blossoms, English Peas, Delicate Lemon-Rosemary Jus
*Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin- Rocket with Sweet Onions, Heirloom Beans, Tarragon-Marsala Sauce
*Roasted Chicken in Alsatian Riesling- Baby Potatoes, Artichoke Fricassee, Morels, Shaved Pecorino

The Easter Brunch will conclude with spring-inspired desserts such as Strawberry Panna Cotta with Pistachio, Crème Fraiche and Local Honey; Chocolate Chip Cherry Ice Cream Pie with Almond Praline or a "Snicker's Bar" with Salted Peanut Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream.

About Sapphire Laguna
Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened the renowned Sapphire Laguna in 2007, specializing in a "Global Cuisine" menu of comfort food inspired by cooking styles from around the world, made with the freshest local ingredients. The restaurant features an extensive list of beer and wines from around the world, and specialty cocktails created by Chef Azmin, who is also a culinary mixologist. Sapphire Pantry features fine wines, a broad selection of artisan cheeses with a full time Cheese Monger on staff, locally produced goods, a wide variety of specialty products, freshly made take-out food and organic free trade coffee and tea. Parking for Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire Pantry is free. For more information visit www.sapphirelaguna.com or call 949-715-9888 for Restaurant Reservations or 949-715-9889 for Sapphire Pantry. Sapphire Laguna is located at 1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.