Hunt down the perfect Easter treat in Belgravia
Whether it’s a roomful of hungry children or a more discerning diner you’re looking to satisfy this Easter, Belgravia has something for everyone.
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This April, Belgravia offers an array of Easter treats as some of the most celebrated chocolatiers and patissiers showcase their delicacies. This timeless neighbourhood in the heart of the capital will become a haven of indulgence, with everything from Easter eggs and bunny biscuits to seasonal afternoon tea on offer in its three main shopping streets: Motcomb Street, Elizabeth Street and Pimlico Road.
Rococo Chocolates offers quirky alternatives to the usual Easter fare. Their praline-filled Real Hen’s Eggs will no doubt be a favourite with the little ones, while the Hunting Bunny Eggs are ideal for a hunt in the garden. Bags of Dirty Bunnies and their crunchy praline ’droppings’ are sure to raise a smile with even the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. Those looking for an Easter treat that won’t be devoured on the day will love Rococo’s bone china egg cups, which carefully encase hand-painted Leaping Hare or Baby Chick eggs.
Equally indulgent are William Curley’s Easter eggs, which can be filled with an array of nibbles including cinder toffee, caramelised nuts and crystallised orange dipped in dark chocolate. If your appetite for chocolate extends way beyond Easter, why not opt for a monthly subscription to the Curley Chocolate Club, whereby a delicious selection of chocolates, biscuits and treats will be delivered each month.
If all that chocolate still doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth then Peggy Porschen on Ebury Street, doyenne of edible works of art for the most special of occasions, has created a selection of Easter cakes and cookies. Charming pastel-hued chick, bunny and egg iced biscuits make a seasonal addition to any afternoon tea.
For those looking to make a weekend of it, The Orange on Pimlico Road offers visiting couples a half-bottle of champagne on arrival with any room booking until Monday 2 May 2011. Meanwhile, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel are offering a complimentary fourth night stay with any three-night break booked from Friday 8 April to Sunday 8 May 2011.
Those with little ones in tow can arrange an extra Easter surprise to keep them busy with the Easter-themed ‘Kids in the Kitchen Masterclass’ taking place at the hotels on Saturday 9 April. While you spend the afternoon exploring Belgravia, expert pastry chefs will entertain even the most excitable of children with a few easy-to-follow recipes for chocolate nests, decorated bunny biscuits and chocolate eggs.
For the more mature palate, Mimosa at the Jumeirah Lowndes and The Rib Room at The Jumeirah Carlton Tower will be hosting special Easter Sunday lunches, while those taking afternoon tea in the Chinoiserie will do so alongside a giant golden chocolate Easter egg.