Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Mother’s Day eats and sips in ATL: Part 1


Come on, Claire Huxtable was the best television mom,
pound for pound, in more ways than one!
Be it your mom, wife, girlfriend, sister… get your brownie points this weekend!

There are some awesome brunches being put together for Mother’s Day, but you better not wait until the last minute to make reservations. So besides the delicious egg dishes many of these following restaurants are serving this weekend, the real scramble will be finding a place to make the women who you love happy before reservations reach capacity. Hurry up!
Below is a list of killer spots I compiled (and even added one in Charlotte and Birmingham). And to all the moms out there, enjoy the day. You deserve it! Look for Part 2 later today.
Cheers!
Ale

MAY 12 | BLT STEAK ATLANTA | MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Treat your mom to something she really wants this Mother's Day, brunch at BLT Steak Atlanta! Chef Cyrille Holota has prepared an a la carte menu with breakfast and lunch favorites, including a Bacon & Chive Waffle with Slow Roasted Chicken and Eggs "W" with spinach, crabmeat and a cayenne-lemon hollandaise sauce. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., reservations are recommended.
W Atlanta - Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, Ga. 30308
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MAY 12 | BLT STEAK CHARLOTTE | MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
BLT Steak Charlotte is hosting a brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for that special lady in your life, your mom!  Guests will be able to enjoy special menu items such as Country Style Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs “Ritz” (Spinach, Crab Meat, Cayenne-Lemon Hollandaise)and The “Uptown” (Burrito Filled with Cheddar Scrambled Eggs, Peppers, Onion-Tomato Salsa).  
The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, 110 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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This is what I had when I went to Amura last time.
MAY 12 | AMURA BUCKHEAD SUSHI | MOTHER'S DAY DINNER
Treat that special woman in your life, your mother, to a special Japanese style Mother's Day. Amura is offering a prix fixe menu for only $25 that includes your choice of appetizer, bento box and dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne for mom! Lunch is from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner begins at 5 p.m.
3280 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | amurabuckhead.com | 404-477-3888
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MAY 12 | CANOE | MOTHER’S DAY
Celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12 at Canoe with delicious brunch fare and scenic river views at this iconic Atlanta restaurant. Chef Carvel Grant Gould has prepared a special menu with unique dishes as well as traditional brunch favorites to treat your mother on this special day! Reservations are encouraged! 
4199 Paces Ferry Rd. NW. Atlanta, Ga. 30339 | canoeatl.com | 770-432-2663
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May 12 | COOK HALL | MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Treat Mom to a delicious and relaxing brunch on Sunday, May 12 at Cook Hall. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. we will be serving our signature a la carte brunch menu and a few extra special dishes from our Blackboard Menu.
W Atlanta - Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta Ga. 30326
cookhallatlanta.com | 404-523-3600
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MAY 12 | LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT + BAR | MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Show your Mother just how much you love her by treating her to the best Mother’s Day spread in town! Join Livingston Restaurant + Bar on Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. for a festive spring-inspired buffet, featuring Mom’s favorites created by Chef Zeb! Enjoy a spectacular carving station, dessert display, and Bloody Mary and mimosa specials. The buffet is $35 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-12 and complimentary for children 5 & under. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30308 | livingstonatlanta.com |404.897.5000
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May 12 | ONE EARED STAG | MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Mom’s always been good to you; it’s time to return the favor. Enjoy one of Atlanta’s best and most unique brunch experiences at One Eared Stag in the heart of Inman Park. Chef Robert Phalen will create a creative, seasonal brunch beginning at 11 a.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
1029 Edgewood Ave. NE Atlanta, Ga. 30307 | oneearedstag.com | 404-525-4479
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MAY 12 | ROSEBUD | MOTHER'S DAY
On Sunday, May 12 treat your mom to a special Mother's Day brunch at Rosebud. Your favorite Morningside eatery will be serving an a la carte menu of brunch favorites from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosebud will also be open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for dinner, serving the full dinner menu. Rosebud is the perfect Mother's Day treat! Reservations are recommended.
1397 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 30306 | rosebudatlanta.com | 404-347-9747
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ONE. midtown kitchen
On Mother’s Day, ONE will open early and you don’t want to miss this delicious treat! Enjoy a Mother’s Day worthy brunch menu from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. that is sure to make Mom feel special. If treating your Mom to dinner is your Mother’s Day tradition, ONE will serve dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.
Make your reservations today, call ONE at 404.892.4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com.

TWO urban licks
TWO urban licks wants to make all Moms feel special this Mother’s Day with brunch and roses! Join us for a fiery Mother’s Day brunch served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch too early for you? Join TWO for Mother’s Day dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.
Make your reservations today because they will go fast on this special day!  Call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com.

TAP
Join TAP this Mother’s Day and enjoy the Chef’s honorary brunch!  Feast on TAP’s usual brunch menu along with added chef specialties, that will for sure make Mom feel special! Extra bonus for Mom’s includes a complimentary Mimosa for all Moms dining with their families.
For more information, visit tapat1180.com or call 404.347.2220. Make your reservations today!

THE SPENCE
The Spence wants to celebrate Mother’s Day with you this year! They will be having a special a la carte Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Make reservations for the special day by calling The Spence at 404.892.9111 or by visiting thespenceatl.com.

PARISH
PARISH will be serving brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Mother’s Day. Join us to feast on your favorite southern brunch favorites including PARISH’s Georgia Trout & Eggs, Fried Chicken Benedict and Brioche French Toast. Raise a toast to Mom with the help of PARISH’s famous Bloody Mary, the perfect brunch accompaniment! Mother’s Day dinner will be served from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
To make your reservation, call PARISH at 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com.

Lobby Bar and Bistro
Start Mother’s Day off right with brunch courtesy of Lobby Bar and Bistro! Sunday, May 13th enjoy our featured brunch buffet menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See menu details below. Cost is $55 for adults and $17 for children; brunch is complimentary for children under 5.
For more information and to make reservations today, visit lobbyattwelve.com or call 404.961.7370.

ROOM at TWELVE
Give your Mom the ultimate treat this Mother’s Day, brunch at ROOM at TWELVE!  We will have a complimentary glass of bubbles just for Mom and specials to commemorate the occasion.
Mascarpone Blueberry Crunch Pancakes
Cherry & Pepper Salmon Lox Benedict
Child-friendly food options include: Silver Dollar Pancakes, Oatmeal and Brown Sugar and a 1/2 order French Toast will also be available! Brunch will be served from10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., make your reservation today!
For more information, visit roomattwelve.com or call 404.481.1250.

FLIP
Treat your Mom to FLIP this Mother’s Day! Enjoy our featured Lobster Knuckle Sandwich with Maine lobster lathered in garlic butter, pickled celery and preserved lemon served with a side of fries seasoned with seaweed salt. Combo is available on Mother’s Day only for $25.
Honor Mom with a sweet treat; enjoy our featured Strawberry Shortshake with strawberry ice cream, fresh Strawberries, pound cake, vanilla bean and freshly whipped Cream.
FLIP – West Midtown is located at 1587 Howell Mill Rd. | Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404.352.FLIP
FLIP – Buckhead is located at 3655 Roswell Rd. | Atlanta, GA 30342 | 404.549.3298
FLIP – Birmingham is located at 220 Summit Blvd | Birmingham, AL 35243 | 205.968.2000

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Annual 2014 Mother’s Day Eat and Sip Guide


Khaleesi, Game of Thrones’ Mother of Dragons,
would be an interesting mama to treat to brunch, no?
Here's my annual dining guide to make moms happy…and full!

Undoubtedly, Atlanta is one of the best dining destinations in the U.S. Well with Mother’s Day coming this weekend, it is time for my annual guide highlighting places with awesome deals, special menus, and other attractions for the women who have thankfully went through with birthing us, our children, or anyone else worthy of this special day. Here is my roundup of restaurants, pubs, plus a spa and art event you should consider treating a mama to before and during Mother’s Day. 
Cheers and Happy Mother’s Day!
Ale

Cypress Street Pint and Plate
Moms Eat Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
817 West Peachtree, Suite E-125
Atlanta, Georgia
This Mother’s Day, Cypress Street Pint and Plate would like to help you treat your mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch. Any diner that brings Mom in for brunch on Sunday, May 11, 2014 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive her meal for free. So, don’t worry about picking up the check, Cypress Street Pint and Plate has got your back.
For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com and Facebook.com/CypressStreet or call 404-815-9243. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2:45 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:45 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until midnight. For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com or call 404-815-9243. Follow Cypress Street on Twitter at @CypressStreet and Facebook at Facebook.com/CypressStreet.
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Poor Calvin’s
Mother’s Day Brunch
510 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Poor Calvin’s is rolling out the red carpet for all of the moms out there this weekend with a special Mother’s Day brunch menu. Join the neighborhood eatery on Sunday, May 11 at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for menu items such as a Seafood Omelet, Surf and Turf BLT, Cod & Grits, Eggs Benedict and more! Guests can also enjoy their choice of drinks, including Sangria, Mimosas and their delicious Bloody Mary. Call 404-254-4051 today for reservations!
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Seven Lamps
Mother’s Day Brunch
3400 Around Lenox Road
Atlanta, Georgia
30326
Celebrate mom with an incredible brunch by Chef Drew Van Leuvan this year for Seven Lamps’ annual Mother’s Day Brunch. The special Mother’s Day menu is served a la carte on Sunday, May 11 from noon – 4 p.m.; options include the Citrus Cured Salmon Sammie, Seven Lamps Benedict and the Crispy Cheese Sandwich. Paired with the delicious entrees will be special brunch cocktail offerings to complement the occasion. Reservations can be made by calling (404)-467-8950. www.sevenlampsatl.com | 404-467-8950
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Southern Art
Mother's Day Brunch
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Celebrate mom for the day at Southern Art’s Mother’s Day brunch. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, guests will enjoy an authentic southern buffet featuring Executive Chef Art Smith’s signature dishes, charcuterie boards from the artisan ham bar and more. Singer and Songwriter Vivian Clifton will serenade guests with smooth jazz tunes throughout the afternoon. The brunch is $65 for adults, $32 for children over six years old, and children under six are complimentary. As always, three-hour complimentary valet parking will be available. For reservations, please call 404.946.9070 or visit www.opentable.com/southern-art-and-bourbon-bar.
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Serpas True Food 
Mother's Day Brunch
659 Auburn Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Serpas’ Mother's Day brunch will feature a seasonal menu of comfort favorites, including fried oyster eggs Benedict and mixed berry buttermilk pancakes. Sample special dishes on the beautiful patio for an al fresco experience and complete the relaxation with a "Sayonara," a Cathead Vodka cocktail with ruby red grapefruit, lime, agave nectar and bitter lemon.

Osteria Mattone 
All Day Dining
1095 Canton Street
Roswell, Georgia 30075
If mom has a taste for Italian, Roswell’s newest dining destination is a great place to celebrate her special day! The menu features a variety of antipasti, pizzas, handmade pastas and wood-grilled mains, with signature items including the polpo, octopus with chickpeas, radicchio and mint-lime vinaigrette; tonnarelli cacio e pepe, a classic with pecorino and cracked black pepper; and branzino, a grilled, wood-finished Mediterranean sea bass with roasted fennel and capers. Be sure to treat mom to one of Pastry Chef Micki Kimberly’s delectable creations such as budino caramellato, a salted caramel bread pudding served with gelato.

Table & Main
Spring Dinner
1028 Canton Street
Roswell, Georgia 30075
For a refined yet approachable Mother’s Day meal, visit Roswell’s tucked away Southern tavern Table & Main. The whole family will enjoy a spring dinner menu featuring handpicked favorites such as asparagus salad with country ham and brioche egg, shrimp ‘n grits and a colorful selection of sides.

Ri Ra Irish Pub
Mother's Day Brunch
1080 Peachtree St NE #1  
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
404.477.1700
If mom is a sporty gal, take her to Ri Ra Irish Pub! Guests can watch a big game and enjoy a hearty Irish brunch with favorites such as veggie Benedict with poached eggs, avocado, grilled tomato and home fries and Buck’s black fizz cocktail with fresh orange juice, Miwadi black currant juice, champagne and fresh blackberries.
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Cibo E Beve
All Day Dining
4969 Roswell Rd. 
Atlanta, Georgia  30342
Show your appreciation and admiration for your mother!  Bring the entire family throughout Sunday, May 11 for service beginning at 11 a.m. and extending until 9 p.m. Take advantage of Chef Linda Harrell’s featured brunch items that include Classic Eggs Benedict, American Breakfast and Nutella French Toast.  Of course, our highly regarded regular menu items will also be available. If dinner service is your thing then you’ll be glad to know we will be offering a Braised Lamb Shank with baby vegetables and an Herb Encrusted Tuna with baby spring vegetables and vincotto. It’s time to give that mother of yours a rest and put your faith in us to impress. For reservations call 404-250-8988 or visit our website at ciboatlanta.com

Taverna Fiorentina
All Day Dining
3300 Cobb Pkwy SE
Suite 208
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Vinings neighborhood gem Taverna Fiorentina offers a Tuscan dining experience mom will adore. The whole family will savor antipasti and signature dishes including gnocchi di ricotta with shrimp and zucchini and eggplant parmigiana. Say cheers with one of Taverna’s premium Italian wines.

Bacchanalia
All Day Dining
1198 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
404.365.0410 ext. 22
Treat Mom to the best Atlanta has to offer this Mother’s Day at the city’s most celebrated restaurant. Bacchanalia will be serving its noteworthy five-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person, but with a special addition just for mothers. Chef-owner Anne Quatrano will be gifting a mother at each table with a signed copy of her debut cookbook, Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating with Southern Hospitality. For reservations, please call 404.365.0410 ext. 22.

Atlanta Food Truck Park & Event Center
All Day Fun for Moms
1850 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
678.883.8471
Treat mom to a pre-Mother’s Day outing at the Atlanta Food Truck Park & Event Center’s Surf Fest. The annual event is returning for its second year with a musical lineup of local and out-of-state surf bands that are sure to impress. All mothers attending the Surf Fest will be honored with leis and enjoy complementary beach-themed cocktail. Make this a Mother’s Day to remember for the whole family!

Wahoo! Grill
Mother's Day Brunch
1042 West College Ave.
Decatur, Georgia 30030
404.373.3331
Wahoo! Grill’s Chef de Cuisine Scot Davis is hard at work creating a Mother’s Day brunch the whole family will enjoy. Treat mom to an expanded Sunday brunch buffet, an a la carte menu and of course $6 mimosas and bloody Marys. Menu favorites include the French toast made with brioche, vanilla-lemon cream cheese, seasonal fresh fruit compote and guests choice of maple bacon, turkey sausage links of chicken sausage patties and the Wahoo! omelet with sautéed asparagus, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction with guests choice of cheddar grits or hash brown casserole. There is no better way to show your mom you care than Sunday brunch at Wahoo! Grill.
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Artmore Hotel 
All Day Cocktails
1302 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Looking for quality time to visit with mom this Mother’s Day? Stroll over to the Artmore Hotel to lounge in their Spanish-inspired courtyard complete with a fire fountain centerpiece, or cozy up in the lush, tented new cocktail garden with friends. Order a refreshing cocktail such as the Starry Lights with Citron vodka, fresh lemons, simple syrup, champagne and blue Curacao, and sip in style at this urban oasis.

Sprinkles
Dessert Gift For Moms
3393 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
This Mother’s Day, leave the baking to Sprinkles and say “Happy Mother’s Day” with a Sprinkles “MOM” box. The special cupcake box features dark chocolate, red velvet, vanilla and lemon flavors adorned with Sprinkles daisies and MOM sugar decorations.
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Del Frisco’s Grille
Mother's Day Brunch
3376 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Del Frisco’s Grille. Guests are invited to enjoy a selection of gourmet brunch items, including red velvet Belgian waffles with whipped vanilla bean spiked cream cheese and hickory-smoked bacon and “The Grille” Benedict with poached eggs, French ham, scallion and white cheddar biscuits and chipotle hollandaise. Toast to mom with DFG’s Build Your Own Bloody Mary kit featuring housemade mix, Tito’s vodka and a plate of fixins’. As a gift, Del Frisco’s Grille will give moms a jar of homemade pimento cheese when dining at the restaurant on Mother’s Day.

Spa Sydell
Woosah For Moms
Seven locations
Throughout the month of May, Spa Sydell is offering a “mommy makeover” with Venus Freeze in honor of Mother’s Day. The non-invasive contouring treatment effectively tightens loose skin after child birth, reducing the appearance of stretch marks and bringing bodies back to pre-pregnancy shape. Venus Freeze can be used for the face, neck and body and unlike many anti-aging services, is performed in a low-light, quiet room and feels similar to a hot stone massage. For a limited time, mothers can buy five treatments and get the sixth free for $1500 or buy six and get two free for $1800. Financing is available.

Cakes & Ale
All Weekend Dining
151 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend at Cakes & Ale. Whether dining for dinner or Sunday brunch, the inviting, comfortable setting of Cakes & Ale is the ideal place to escape for meal. Executive chef and James Beard Foundation semifinalist, Billy Allin, prepares unassuming, seasonal fare using only the highest quality local produce. Treat your mother to housemade burrata served with asparagus, prosciutto, beets, arugula pesto and arugula, whole North Carolina trout served with radishes, salad greens and a dilled yogurt sauce or a lamb shoulder served with beans, chard, roasted spring Vidalia onions and garlic aioli. Finish your meal with one of Cakes & Ale’s impressive desserts such as a banana terrine served with chocolate mousse and caramelized bananas. Dine at The Café at Cakes & Ale for brunch and taste an herbed chevre omelette served with roasted squash and salad greens or Italian sausage and six-minute egg with polenta, red cabbage, taleggio, and frisee, served with a boiled cider vinaigrette. Cakes & Ale serves dinner nightly, featuring a family-style Sunday Supper inspired by chef’s garden and local farm’s on Sunday evenings.
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Murphy’s
Mother's Day Brunch
997 Virginia Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Start the Mother’s Day celebrations early at one of Atlanta’s most iconic brunch destinations, Murphy’s. Begin the meal by toasting to the occasion with a housemade bloody Mary or peach Bellini. Whether a fan of savory or sweet brunch, Murphy’s offers something for every palate! The eggs Virginia Highland updates the traditional Eggs Benedict, featuring poached eggs topped, spinach and mushrooms served on foccacia and topped with a sundried tomato hollandaise sauce. The smoked pork chop served with a fried egg, black beans and tasso ham is among the brunch favorites. Finish brunch with one of Murphy’s sought after cinnamon buns and mom will take home a sweet treat on the house.

Ocean Prime
Mother's Day Brunch
3102 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404.846.0505
Buckhead’s modern American supper club will open early at 11 a.m. for brunch on Mother’s Day. Chef Mitch Brumels’ brunch highlights include short rib hash, blueberry French toast, king crab Benedict and blackened salmon salad. In addition to the brunch menu, guests can also enjoy Ocean Prime’s regular dinner menu all day, showcasing the freshest seafood, prime steaks, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection (after 12:30 pm!). The desserts are not to be missed, including Ocean Prime’s signature 10-layer carrot cake, chocolate peanut butter pie and baked Alaska.

STK Atlanta
Complimentary Bubbly for Moms on Mother's Day, 5:30 p.m.
1075 Peachtree Street
Midtown Atlanta
On Sunday May 11, 2014, STK, one of Atlanta’s favorite dining and social destinations known for its chic lounge, dramatic dining room, and vibrant, high-energy atmosphere, invites families to celebrate Mom by treating to her to an evening of fantastic service, delicious fare and unforgettable signature cocktails.  All Moms will also be given a glass of complimentary bubbly on the house while they dine from STK's seasonal menu featuring mouthwatering menu favorites like the Lump Crab Salad, Beef Tartare, Chili Rubbed Lamb Rack, Pan Roasted Branzino, and Miso Glazed Sea Bass.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call STK Atlanta at (404) 793-0144.
Complimentary valet parking is available on 12th Street. Visit www.stkhouse.com for more information and stay connected via www.Facebook.com/STKATL and on Twitter and Instagram at @STKAtlanta.
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South City Kitchen
All Day Dining
Vinings
1675 Cumberland Parkway SE #401
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
770.435.0700

Midtown
1144 Crescent Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
404.873.7358
Celebrate Mom by treating her to some delicious Southern hospitality! South City Kitchen Midtown and Vinings will be offering a three-course prix fixe menu featuring the tried-and-true southern favorites. Menu highlights include fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, pepper coulis and basil, buttermilk fried chicken with garlic collard greens, bliss potatoes and honey-thyme jus and smoked roast beef benedict with creole mustard hollandaise, pickled jalapenos and Red Mule grits. The menu will be available for $32 per person and $16 for children under 12.

Little Alley Steak
Mother's Day Brunch
995 Canton St
Roswell, Georgia 30075
770.998.0440
Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day, brunch at Little Alley Steak! Take a seat on the patio looking over enchanting Canton Street and enjoy a meal the whole family will love. Guests can look forward to brunch favorites like the steak and eggs with an eight oz. hanger steak and two sunny-side-up eggs with peppercorn sauce on English muffins or the country sausage Benedict with sous vide egg and traditional béarnaise.

Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival “Art from the Heart”
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11:
Join The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as they celebrate the fifth annual Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. The award-winning, two-day festival will once again be held in Atlanta’s beautiful Chastain Park and features 175 artists and artisans, live acoustic music, a professional children's area, delicious local foods and beverages, and plenty of surprises.  The festival is free to attend, is open to all ages and pets are welcome.
More than 25,000 visitors are expected to attend this year’s festival with up to 200 displays of fine art and crafts, folk and "outsider art." This year’s event is also an ideal atmosphere to celebrate Mom with the entire family during Mother’s Day weekend. With an abundance of painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, there will be no short of gifts that are sure to dazzle.  Of course, Mom can also enjoy live music, numerous activities, and gourmet food and beverages that are sure to delight all tastes.  For More information about the festival, please visit www.buckheadartsfestival.com.

(All photos courtesy of the restaurants and public relations firms featured.)


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Friday, May 10, 2019

Dope Mother's Day Eats in ATL!


STK is one of the delicious destinations to consider. 
Photo by CWPR

Here are some mouthwatering options for all the mothers out there!

I want to wish all the mamas who deserve to be pampered and treated to a meal or three at one of Atlanta’s many restaurants this Mother’s Day weekend. These listings come direct from the sources. Book your reservations fast!
I miss you, Brenda.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Ale
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With Brunch at STK Atlanta, 10:30 a.m. 
Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK Atlanta is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special brunch for all ages on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, the acclaimed Midtown  steak and seafood house will be treating guests to a chef-driven Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring sweet and savory brunch essentials, a raw bar, a carving station and a "dessert playground”.  A live DJ along with classic mimosas, a mimosa bar, Bloody Marys and classic brunch cocktails will only add to the experience. STK’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffett with be available for $79 per person and $22 per child, plus tax and gratuity.  STK’s full dinner menu will be available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to make  reservation, visit  https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.  STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in  Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th &  Midtown development. For more information or to make  reservation, visit  https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.  STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in  Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th &  Midtown development.


Atlas Offers Complimentary Bubbly and a Rose for Moms 
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable dinner at Atlas. Moms will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbly, a single stemmed rose and are invited to enjoy a spectacular three-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person created just for the occasion by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pasty Chef Christian Castillo. 
The full chef-driven dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available.  Guests are also invited to view the restaurant’s acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including Foujita, Monet, Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine.  Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences.  With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. 
For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com.  Atlas is located at the St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.  


Treat Mom to Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas at Dantanna’s 
With two convenient locations, Buckhead and Downtown, Dantanna’s is celebrating moms this Mother’s Day with a curated brunch menu and, of course, lots of bubbles.  On Sunday, May 12, 2019, moms are invited to enjoy a brunch menu created just for Mother’s Day by Dantanna’s very own Chef Monique Barrow. As if that wasn’t enough, moms can also take take advantage of bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Buckhead location and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Downtown location, while enjoying a delectable brunch.  The Buckhead location will also have it’s full brunch menu available, which includes favorites like:  Monkey Bread; Cured Salmon-Avocado Toast; Egg’s Dantanna’s Style;  Crab Cakes Benedict; and much more. The expansive wine, beer and cocktail menu will also be available at both locations. Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the  Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304,  Atlanta, GA 30326.  Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303.  For more information visit  www.dantannas.com  or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown.


Celebrate Mom During a Special Brunch at The Brasserie at PARISH
One of the top brunch destinations in Atlanta that is conveniently located in Inman Park right on the BeltLine, The Brasserie at PARISH is getting an early start on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th. Featuring a mouthwatering menu, brunch lovers can celebrate Mom from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and take advantage of a complimentary photo booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they can print off photos and add them to their favorite social media sites. With inspired familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, PARISH will also be serving a Mother’s Day dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. Parish is located on the Atlanta Beltline at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307 and boasts a dog-friendly patio.. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ParishFood-and-GoodsInman-Park.  


TWO urban licks Will Serve a Fiery Mother’s Day Brunch
TWO urban licks is serving up a special brunch just for Mom this Mother’s Day featuring live music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  While enjoying acclaimed Executive Che Michael Bertozzi’s fiery brunch and lunch creations including traditional favorites and signature items, guests can take advantage of a complimentary photo booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they can print off photos and add them to their favorite social media sites. Those looking for a later celebration can celebrate Mom with a delicious dinner between 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. TWO urban licks is conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward and boasts a completely renovated patio just in time for spring. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Two Urban Licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306.


Experience Bully Boy's Eastern Seaboard Fare for Lunch and Dinner on Mother’s Day
Making a splash in Atlanta's dining scene, Bully Boy, will be open special hours from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in honor of Mother’s Day. Featuring an array of Eastern seaboard fare created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, moms and their hungry guests can dive into Virginia Oyster Sliders, BBQ Georgia White Shrimp, Main Jonah Crab Roll and much more. Imbibers looking to toast to the holiday can sip on a nostalgic cocktails, local and coastal craft brews and full-bodied wines. To make a reservation, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 the beltline restaurant opens for dinner at 5 pm every day.


Enjoy a Special Mother’s Day Brunch at The Shed at Glenwood, 10 a.m.
The Shed at Glenwood, the popular neighborhood brunch and dinner destination nestled in cozy Glenwood Park and Grant Park, is hosting an expansive Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet created by Executive Chef Quintles Swain on May 12th, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Known for its intimate atmosphere, friendly service and seasonal offerings, adults and kids alike can enjoy an array of brunch traditional brunch favorites and signature items from assorted pastries to shrimp & grits, biscuits and gray, and much more.  The Shed’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet is available for $35 for adults and $15 for kids. For more information, visit www.theshedatglenwood.com or call 404.835.4363. The Shed at Glenwood is located at 475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.  


Celebrate Mother’s Day During Park Tavern’s Annual Brunch, 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Sunday May 12, 2019, Park Tavern will once again host an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch on its expansive patio overlooking picturesque Piedmont Park. One of its most popular annual events, guests are invited to celebrate Mom while enjoying an exuberant buffet boasting interactive stations including a Biscuit Bar serving flaky buttermilk biscuits with fried chicken, chef-attended omelet and carving stations, and a French toast and Belgian waffle station with the works.  Brunch goers will also be treated to a mouthwatering buffet featuring Eggs Benedict with candied bacon, blackened salmon over warm quinoa salad, Applewood smoked bacon, sausage, garlic green beans, asparagus salad with toasted walnuts and goat cheese, pastries, a dessert bar, and more.  New to this year, imbibers can enjoy endless champagne, mimosa and rosé wine offerings from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. during Park Tavern’s Mother’s Day Brunch Bubbles experience for $54.95.  
General Admission is $34.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids ages 7 to 12, and kids 6 and under are free.  To make reservations and purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404-249-0001. 


Fúdo Offers Moms Complimentary Sparkling Rosé
On Sunday, May 12, 2019, Fúdo, is inviting moms to toast to a special Mother’s Day in the heart of Downtown Chambee with a complimentary glass of sparking rosé. Hungry moms, friends and family are also invited to nosh on artfully presented sushi and sharable plate selections of authentic Japanese cuisine, such as Spicy Mega Tune Roll, Over The RainBow Roll, Pan Seared Dumplings, Shumai, Edamame and much more. To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.fudoatl.com or call 678.691.7088. Fúdo is located at 5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite A100 Chamblee, GA 30341. 


Brunch the Day Away in Winder at Bistro Off Broad This Mother’s Day
Brunch lovers are invited to take a day trip with mom to Bistro Off Broad, a chef-driven dining destination located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, on Sunday, May 12th for a mouthwatering and locally-sourced Mother’s Day brunch created by Executive Chef Alex Friedman. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., diners can nosh on Buttermilk Malted Waffles, French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, La Boucherie and Eggs and much more. Moms looking to add bubbles to their Mother’s Day plans can sip on bottomless mimosas and bellinis, along with bottomless Bloody Marys. Reservations are encouraged. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit http://www.bistrooffbroad.com.


Portico Global Cuisine
Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Taking the family out for Mother's Day Brunch is a gift for everyone. You do something nice for you mom (check!) and you do something nice for yourself (check and check!). And there's no better place to enjoy it than Portico at Le Meridien where you can enjoy a cold seafood bar, carving station, yummy entrees and dessert, live jazz plus a build-your-own Bloody Mary station and bottomless Mimosas. Portico at Le Meridien is located at 111 Perimeter Center W, Atlanta, GA 30346. For more information, visit https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atllm-le-meridien-atlanta-perimeter/.

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