Easter is coming this Sunday, April 12 and while 2020 celebrations might look a bit different from previous years, our downtown businesses are doing a great job of adapting to continue to serve their customers safely. Here are great opportunities to celebrate with your family while taking necessary safety precautions.

Easter Dining Take-Out Options:

Does your ideal Easter itinerary include tasty family meal options? Downtown Pensacola will not disappoint with many restaurants offering both order-ahead family packs and regular menu items for takeout curbside.

Enjoy Skopelos at New World at home this Easter, courtesy of Chef Gus Silivos and the Skopelos Culinary Team! Their dishes have been discounted 25% off their normal price. They’ve added family-style prime rib, leg of lamb, salads, and desserts, and their wine bottle list is also available for 25% off. Place your order through Saturday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m by calling (850) 432-6565. Orders must be received by Saturday at 5 p.m.

Bodacious Shops is offering its first-ever Easter Dinner packages! Entrees include Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin with Apricot Glaze, Honey Ginger Glazed Ham and Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken, sides and your wine selection. Order now for pickup on Friday and Saturday by calling (850) 434-6300.

Pick up a special selection from End of the Line Café. You can enjoy a tasty Easter Bruch Plate featuring Tempeh Crab Cake Benny with Creamy Hollandaise and Artichoke Louie, Rosemary Home Fries, Kohlrabi Slaw and Gouda Grits. Call (850) 

Angelena’s is offering a special “Grab and Go” meal with Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto, New Potatoes, Asparagus and Traditional Easter Egg Brioche. To place an order or schedule a pickup, call (850) 542-8398 or email lauren@angelenaspensacola.com. 

Union Public House is also offering some of its tantalizing menu items for Easter. Just some of their Take and Bake options include Confit Crispy Port Shank, Spiral Cut Ham and UPH Collards. Add in one of their House Charcuterie and Artisan Cheese Selection trays for the perfect touch! Preorders have begun and will be taken through Friday at 8 p.m. for pickup between noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Call (850) 607-6320.

Cypress Pensacola has some mouth-watering Easter specials including Honey Jalapeño Cornbread, Cajun Pig Candy, Hashbrown Casserole and Carrot Cake. Order by Friday by calling (850) 724-1124 and pickup Sunday.

For a full list of restaurants offering curbside pick-up check out our online list here.

Support Downtown Retailers by Shopping Online

You may be spending the day at home but that doesn’t mean you can’t shop your favorite Downtown Pensacola merchants, safely from the comfort of your living room.

Stay connected with those you love by sending them the perfect flower bouquet or Easter gift basket from Fiore of Pensacola. You can also shop for a range of thoughtful Easter-themed gifts online at Rusted Arrow Mercantile. Looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry for an extra-special gift? Take a look at the selection at Susan Campbell Jewelry where you can schedule a virtual appointment and arrange for curbside pick-up or shop online!

For a comprehensive list of Downtown merchants and their current offerings, browse our handy Downtown Shopping Guide.

Online Church Services:

For many families, attending church services is an important part of Easter traditions. Many of our churches located in Downtown Pensacola are streaming their church services online for all to enjoy.

• First Baptist Church of Pensacola – 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• First United Methodist Church in Downtown Pensacola – 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Generation Pensacola – 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel – 7 p.m. 
• Liberty Church – 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Many other churches throughout Pensacola are offering similar services on their websites and Facebook pages. Visit them online or call for details.

[PHOTO: Fiore of Pensacola]