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It is often said that motherhood is a full time job. But while most normal jobs have a beginning and end to the day, motherhood has no punch-clock. Because with the extensive care a child (or children) require in order to survive, a mother must be on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. (Leap years, too.)
That’s why Mother’s Day is such an important holiday; it gives us one set day every year to try and repay our mothers for all of the hard work and sacrifice they endured in order to raise us. Luckily, many local restaurants are offering special Mother’s Day brunches as a small way of thanking those who gave us life, changed our diapers, and turned us all into the people we are today.
What’s listed below are just some of the many options one has to treat their mother to this holiday.
ANTHONY’S ITALIAN CHOP HOUSE
1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL
(630) 472 6000
www.doubletreeoakbrook.com/dining.htm
Brunch at Anthony’s Italian Chop House will include a seafood station, breakfast favorites, pasta station, salad buffet, hot entrees, carved honey glazed ham, prime rib of beef and more.
This brunch cost $37.95 per adult, $15.95 for children 5 - 12, and children 4 and under are complimentary.
BIRCH RIVER GRILL-AN AMERICAN KITCHEN
75 West Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
(847) 427-4242
www.birchrivergrill.com
Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring hearty American cuisine in a rustic chic atmosphere. The buffet starts with a lavish seafood station featuring shucked oysters, cocktail shrimp, and mussels. Made to order eggs, omelet and waffle stations are available alongside a hot entree buffet featuring items such as Basil Pesto Crusted Salmon Filets with citrus butter and Pan Seared Breast of Chicken Piccata. There will also be a special children's station and a dessert station.
New this year is the Birch River Grill Bloody Mary Bar. Create your own Bloody Mary with your favorite vodka and fixings such as assorted stuffed olives, fresh asparagus spears, a variety of peppers, and more.
The price is $32.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 12 and under. Kids 5 and under are complimentary. The Bloody Mary Bar is an additional $8.95 per person.
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The "Conversation Pit" at Dine.
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DINE
733 West Madison Street, Chicago
(312) 602-2100
www.dinerestaurant.com
The Dine Mother’s Day brunch buffet features items from Dine's new raw bar including an assortment of sushi, smoked salmon, and shrimp cocktail; a made to order omelet station; breakfast selections including waffles, French toast, potato hash, bacon and sausage; assorted breakfast pastries and a fresh fruit display. Savory selections include meatloaf with brandy tomato sauce, roasted spring vegetables and chicken Wellington. Enjoy cold selections such as Caesar salad with focaccia croutons, roasted-vegetable pasta salad, golden tomato gazpacho and vegetable crudité, and an assortment of cheeses. As always, Dine's homemade desserts will round out the celebration.
Dine's Mother's Day prix fixe brunch buffet is $39 per person ($14.95 for children age 12 and under) and will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The regular dinner menu will be available beginning at 5 p.m.
DELEECE
4004 N. Southport, Chicago
(773) 325-1710
www.deleece.com
Indulge in special items on the menu for Mother's Day brunch at Southport's hot spot, Deleece.
Special brunch entree items include House Cured Lox Platter ($13); Lobster, Bacon and Spinach Quiche with mixed green salad ($14); Risotto Crab Cake Benedict ($13); Morel Asparagus and Parmesan Frittata ($16); Mustard Crusted Ham Steak with fig compote, Irish Cheddar Strata ($14) and Chocolate Marble Waffles ($10). And for an added touch of affection, an edible flower will be presented on every mother's plate.
Deleece’s Mother's Day brunch will be served from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
ENTOURAGE ON AMERICAN LANE
1301 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL
(847) 995-9400
www.entourageventures.com
Pamper mom this Mother's Day with an elegant brunch at Entourage on American Lane. Select your favorites from an array of traditional brunch items such as freshly baked breakfast pastries, omelet station, Cinnamon Apple and Spiced Pecan French Toast, and Traditional Eggs Benedict with lemon cayenne Hollandaise sauce. Unique brunch items include Mascarpone Whipped Scrambled Eggs with fresh chives, Oriental BBQ Glazed Atlantic Salmon, and Penne Pasta Bolognese with roasted poblano and beef tenderloin sauce. Don't skip the delectable seafood and carving station, complete with Peel and Eat Shrimp, Oysters on the Half Shell, Oven Roasted Kobe Beef, and Truffle Salt Crusted Pork Loin. Top everything off with a dessert station featuring a selection of fresh pastries.
Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Adults are $36.95; $15.95 for children 6 to 12 years old and kids under five are complimentary.
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A view of the dining room at Entourage.
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KARMA
510 East Route 83, Mundelein, IL
(847) 970-6900
www.karmachicago.com
The special Mother’s Day brunch at Karma includes an array of seafood, assorted pasta and noodle salads, omelet station. Entree items include such tasty selections as Cheese Blintzes with fruit compote, Pot Stickers and Spring Rolls with dipping sauces, Thai Ginger Glazed Salmon and Orange Tempura Chicken. Don’t forget to save room for the carving station which features herb garlic crusted prime rib and ginger and molasses glazed ham. The brunch also includes an array of mini pastries and a fresh fruit display. Brunch also includes a complimentary glass of champagne for each guest.
Karma’s Mother's Day brunch buffet will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $26.95 for adults; kids age five and under are complimentary.
MORTON’S: THE STEAKHOUSE
1751 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL
(630)577-1372
www.mortons.com
Morton’s will be offering a special Mother’s Day menu that will include a single cut filet mignon in bearnaise sauce; broiled salmon filet in Chef Buerre’s blanc sauce; colossal shrimp Alexander; and more. For dessert enjoy a piece of Morton’s Legendary Hot chocolate Cake or New York Cheescake.
Morton’s Mother’s Day lunch will be served from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are $59 per person.
POWERHOUSE RESTAURANT AND BAR
215 N. Clinton St., Chicago
(312) 928-0800
www.powerhouserestaurant.com
Treat mom to an elegant meal at one of Chicago's newest hot spots. Recently named one of Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants for 2008, Powerhouse will be serving Mother's Day lunch and dinner from noon to 8 p.m. Begin with an appetizer such as Slow-Roasted Chicken Thigh with faro, braised artichokes, swiss chard, and sorrel sauce ($12). Be sure not to miss their signature Romaine Hearts Salad with Nueske's bacon, quail eggs, shallots, and Alexander's garlic dressing ($11). Indulge in a Double-Cut Iowa Pork Chop with mustard spaetzle, red cabbage, poached pear and mustard jus ($28), or Walleye Pike with English pea custard, black trumpet mushrooms, white corn and roasted red pepper nage ($27). Conclude the meal with Sweet Potato Doughnuts with brown butter, cinnamon sabayon, poached pear and pepitos ($9); or Banana-Peanut Butter, banana bavarian, peanut butter crunch cookie, milk chocolate cream and marshmallow ($9).
As an added bonus, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of the world-renowned Champagne Henriot on Mother's Day.
QUINCE RESTAURANT
1625 Hinman Ave Evanston, IL
(847) 570-8400
http://quincerestaurant.net
Chef Hannon has created another of his renowned brunch menus for Quince's Mother's Day service. Pastries and house-made jams will start the three-course tasting menu, with a choice of four appetizers, five entrees and three desserts to follow. The award-winning "Mexy" Eggs Benedict will be served! A special children's menu is available as well.
Quince’s Mother’s Day Brunch is $40 per adult ( includes tasting menu and French Press coffee or tea service) and $15 per child.
SWEET BABY RAY'S
800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL
(847) 437-9555
www.sbrbbq.com
Begin Sweet Baby Ray’s Mother’s Day brunch with a complimentary mimosa and then enjoy the buffet, which includes items such as made to order omelets, eggs Benedict and French toast, seafood selections, on site smoked barbecue ribs and chicken, Southern style biscuits and gravy, and much more. Make your way over to the carving station featuring barbecue brisket, smoked pork loin and smoked turkey. Sweet Baby Ray's will also offer an extensive Bloody Mary Bar with all the fixings.
Sweet Baby Ray's will hold two seatings for their Mother’s Day brunch at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; reservations are required. The buffet brunch is priced at $26.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages eight to 12, and $6.95 for children ages four to seven. The Bloody Mary Bar is an additional $7.99 per person.
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