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NEW ORLEANS - Spring is in full swing, and Windsor Court Hotel is celebrating the season with specialty Easter and Mother's Day brunch menus in The Grill Room, themed teas in Le Salon and cocktails inspired by an Academy Award-winning film in Cocktail Bar. This month, The Grill Room is also rolling out a new dinner menu concept, spearheaded by Chef de Cuisine Gabriel Charpentier.
Launching Wednesday, April 5, the new menu allows guests to choose any three selections from the five-course menu for $39, with two-ounce wine pairings available for $8 per course. Additional courses are available for $10 each, and for those who want to elevate their dining experience, premium selections - from Foie Gras and Filet to Lobster & Caviar - are available at an additional cost.

The menu offers a variety of sweet and savory options, with highlights including:

  • Mushroom Fricassee
    Quail egg yolk, bordelaise, white bean puree, rye, truffle aioli, shaved manchego
  • Spring Lamb Loin
    Morels, English peas, house-made lamb bacon, braised lettuce, pearl onion petals, saffron potatoes
  • Togarashi Seared Gulf Tuna
    Asparagus ribbons, crispy ginger, chili thread, satsuma oolong broth
  • Coffee & Chocolate
    Dark chocolate cremeux, coffee ice cream, white chocolate ganach

 

Details and menu highlights from each of the springtime celebrations are below:

Strawberry Tea
Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Le Salon at Windsor Court
$37 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: (504) 596-4773

  • Celebrate spring as you sip and savor all the flavors of the local's favorite berry. Enjoy locally sourced strawberries in a variety of cocktails, scones, and sweets!

 

Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
$80 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: (504) 522-1992

Menu highlights include:

  • Hen's Egg Raviolo
    Spring Peas, Asparagus, Potato, Black Truffle, Chicken Jus
  • Sweet Corn Bisque
    Almond Tuile, Blue Crab, Radish, Sriracha Emulsion, Cilantro
  • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Buttermilk Biscuit, Sliced Tomato, Truffle Hollandaise, Rösti Potatoes
  • Dark Chocolate Crèmeux
    Banana Passion Fruit Compote, Black Cocoa Tart

 

Mother's Day Tea
Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Le Salon at Windsor Court
$37 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: (504) 596-4773

  • In celebration of moms everywhere, this traditional tea service will include spring-themed cocktails like the Spring of '75, which is made with strawberry mint syrup, fresh lemon juice, gin and champagne, and the Ponchatoula Lemonade, which contains fresh lemon juice, strawberry-mint syrup and vodka. An alcohol-free version of the lemonade is also available.
  • A specialty tea from Harney and Sons, named Mother's Bouquet, will also be served. The caffeine-free herbal blend features chamomile flowers combined with rosebuds, cornflowers and orange peel, and infused with citrus flavor.

 

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
$85 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: (504) 522-1992

Menu highlights include:

  • Louisiana Shrimp & Crawfish Crepes
    Roasted Tomatoes, Brandy Cream Sauce
  • Asparagus & Truffle Salad
    Shaved Asparagus, Parmesan, Sous Vide Egg, Truffle Vinaigrette 
  • Painted Hills Beef Filet
    Gnocchi, Morels, Ramps, White Asparagus, English Peas, Leek Jus
  • Hummingbird Cake
    Greek Yogurt Icing, Coconut Sorbet, Dehydrated Pineapple

 

For anyone looking to combine brunch with a special getaway, a Mother's Day Package is also available and includes a one night stay in a guestroom or suite, Mother's Day brunch for two people in The Grill Room, two welcome glasses of sparkling wine and a 20 percent discount on spa services.

Breakfast at Tiffany's Cocktails
The tales of Manhattan socialite Holly Golightly come to life through the newest menu of specialty drinks now available in Cocktail Bar: The Breakfast at Tiffany's Collection. Created by Head Mixologist Kent Westmoreland, cocktails inspired by the Academy Award winning film include:

  • My Huckleberry Friend
    Gin, Lemon, Lillet Blanc, Blue Curacao, Champagne
  • The Mean Reds
    Cachaça, Lime, Pomegranate Grenadine, Angostura Bitters, Sparkling Water
  • Lula Mae Barnes
    Mezcal, Bourbon, Lime, Agave Nectar, Palermo Bitters
  • A Very Stylish Girl
    Zaya Rum, Lemon, Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Nutmeg, Cinnamon

 

 

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About Windsor Court
Windsor Court has been the choice for discerning travelers for over 30 years. The 23-story hotel is located in the heart of the Central Business District, steps from the French Quarter. The award-winning luxury hotel features 316 oversized guestrooms and suites, the acclaimed Grill Room Restaurant, the storied Polo Club Lounge, the celebrated Le Salon for afternoon tea, the on-the-go eatery Café Anglais, and an extensive art collection with mostly works of British origin, among other amenities and services. The hotel's recent $22 million restoration included the addition of the lobby Cocktail Bar and Spa at Windsor Court. For off-site events, Windsor Court offers CELEBRATE!, a premier custom New Orleans catering service. The hotel was purchased in October 2009 by an ownership team led by The Berger Company of New Orleans and the Dallas-based Crow Family Holdings. Windsor Court is a member of Preferred Hotels® and Resorts Legend Collection and is a member of the Southern Living Hotel Collection. For more information, please visit www.windsorcourthotel.com.