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!!
The 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.
Desert was served in the wine cellar. And of course I had to try a little of everything!
What 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.
A beautiful setting. Fantastic people taking care of you. And of course delicious food. What other better way to spend a Sunday for brunch.