What better way to show mom you care than by giving her a much needed break? Treat your mom to a meal with the family. Here's a list of places around town serving Mother's Day specials:
The Tasting Kitchen will serve Mother's Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring dishes such as the squash blossom, tomato and ricotta frittata ($13), savory waffles with fried clucks (chicken) ($18) and the short rib hash with baked egg and gremolata ($18). Mix things up with one of bartender Justin Pike's original cocktails, the French Tutor (Pernod, Chardonnay and lemon) or the Blue Monday (vodka, blueberry and clove), both $12.
Fig & Olive is offering a three-course prix-fixe Mother's Day brunch menu ($48 per person) inspired by founder Laurent Halasz's mother, Francine. The Mougine-inspired brunch will feature items such as Francine's Farmer's market zucchini terrine, salmon and scallop en papillote and a rasberry meringue.
Mr. C Beverly Hills will have a prix-fixe Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($60 per person) that will include a classic Cipriani bellini. Diners can enjoy dishes such as the seasonal gazpacho with melon or the smoked salmon, leek and yukon potato quiche while listening to a special performance of smooth jazz by the Jimmy Gimelli Jazztet.
Napa Valley Grille invites guests to celebrate with a Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($49 for adults, $19 for children) featuring an omelet and prime rib carving station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Treat mom to bottomless mimosas for $12.
The Belvedere at the Peninsula Beverly Hills will serve a three-course brunch from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte champagne ($115 per person and $39 for children under 12). Executive Chef James Overbaugh's menu will include a smoked salmon with baby beet salad, pan-roasted Walleye pike fillet and a pastry buffet.
Scarpetta is offering an Italian buffet brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include carving, baked pasta, whole roasted fish, omelet and dessert stations ($88 for adults, $35 for children). Add bottomless bloody Marys, bellinis or mimosas for $17.
Casa Vega is serving owner Christy Vega Fowler's own grandmother's beef, chicken and vegetable tamales for $3 each, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Red O will serve a special brunch featuring chef Rick Bayless’ huevos rancheros verdes and chilaquiles al guajillo with a selection of hand-crafted beverages, freshly squeezed juices and agua frescas. All mothers will be treated to a complimentary cocktail and receive a special gift.
Enoteca Drago will be offering a three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($48 per person) with dishes such as the lamb belly chicharon, grilled calamari and lobster spaghettini.
Ra Pour is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu ($39 for adults, $16 for children) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dishes include the egg yolk and ricotta ravioli with duck confit, custard-style brioche French toast and the "mimosa" tangerine sponge cake.
Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian Hotel is offering a prix-fixe brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes bottomless mimosas, mojitos and bloody Marys ($42). Dishes will include a selection of Cuban-style pastries, choice of entree and the chef's selection of signature desserts.
Street will offer a special brunch menu created by co-chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Agler from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include Danish chestnut popovers, soft Indian Semolina and crispy soft shell crab. Diners can order a la carte or share the entire menu with their table for $35 per person.
Mezze is offering a tasting menu of the restaurant's specialty small plates, flatbreads, large plates, vegetables and desserts ($65 per person) from 5 to 10 p.m.
Drago Centro is offering a prix-fixe lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which includes zucchini agnolotti, diver scallops, confit duck and other specialty items for $39.
RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen will have a special five-course menu available May 12 and 13. The menu is $52 per person, and includes signature dishes such as the crispy chicken samosas, lacquered BBQ ribs and roasted Jidori chicken.
One Pico at Shutter's is offering a three-course prix fixe menu ($80 per person). The menu choices include homemade tagliatelle with walnut, ricotta pesto, Dover sole with brown butter crust and pain perdu.
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