1. 1. Aquavit

   65 E. 55th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-307-7311

   The $58 holiday version of New York’s best smorgasbord brunch offers additions like elk steak and smoked halibut; from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (View Menu)

2. 2. San Domenico

   240 Central Park S., nr. Broadway; 212-265-5959

   Five courses of Italian spring classics, from favas and Pecorino Romano to Neapolitan grain-and-ricotta pie; $75, from 1 to 9 p.m. (View Menu)

3. 3. Estiatorio Milos

   125 W. 55th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-245-7400

   In proper Greek Orthodox fashion, the celebrations commence at midnight on Saturday, when the cooks spit-roast sixteen lambs on the sidewalk; $92. (View Menu)

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