Easter Eats

For many of us on the North Coast, today is that sacred time of year when we curl up in our bathrobes and stuff our faces full of marshmallow peeps and foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies. However, if your gustatory ambitions exceed that venerable tradition, you’ll be thrilled to know there are a number of restaurants where you and the family can chow down on actual food. For instance, on the square in the quaint little city of Hudson, Hudson’s Restaurant is dishing out a la carte Easter fare like eggs Benedict, blueberry-lemon ricotta pancakes, Bananas Foster French toast, and sliced ham in a Makers Mark glaze. Brunch is served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (80 North Main St., Hudson, 330-650-1955, hudsonsrestaurant.com.) For a more urbane experience, check out the gourmet brunch buffet at Table 45, where highlights of the $38 spread (less for kids) include shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, soba noodle salad, glazed ham, prime rib, eggs Benedict, and chocolate brownies. Brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (9801 Carnegie Ave., 216-707-4045, tbl45.com. ) There are other dining rooms open today, too: A good place to start tracking them down is on the Cleveland Independents website.