Easter Brunch I spent on the patio of Ristorante Tuscany @ JW Marriott Desert Ridge. They of course did not have there traditional menu, but a prix fixe menu for the brunch since they are not typically open on Sundays. Sitting on the patio over looking a large water feature with lush greens and beautiful blue skies, almost made one feel as if they were not in a desert. Claudio and Juleen were taking care of us this day and I have to say...they were fantastic!! Personal and friendly, they never let the Proseco stop flowing!! \n\nThe meal began with a buffet of Antipasto...so many different cheeses, salami's, prosciutto, figs, grilled vegetables, salad with dates (it was like I was home having Easter dinner at my Mom's). I choose the salmon appetizer off the menu as well as the crab cake benedict (Claudio also brought a piece of the lobster and caviar strata for the table to share) The Salmon was done perfectly with a little dijon sauce it was enjoyable. I tried my friends flat bread with mushrooms and this was also delicious. It was amazing that it was an appetizer as it was a whole rectangular pizza. The crab cake benedict was a bit salty for my tasting. However the lobster and caviar strata was fantastic! I also tried the Kobe beef and mushrooms...delicious. And the Proseco was still flowing.\n\nDesert was served in the wine cellar. And of course I had to try a little of everything! \n\nWhat I did truly enjoy was that this was a slow dining experience. They did not rush you and actually let the food digest before another course was presented.\n\nA beautiful setting. Fantastic people taking care of you. And of course delicious food. What other better way to spend a Sunday for brunch.
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