Mother's Day Guide 2016: Gifts and Where to Brunch

Great Gift Ideas Before you Take Mom to Brunch! 

Breakfast in Bed truffles from Lolli and Pops

Includes nine golf ball sized brunch themed truffles in French Toast, Mimosa, Coffee, Blueberry Scone, Banana Muffin, Bacon, Berry Smoothie, Tea and Crumpets, and Waffle. You can find Lolli and Pops inside the Chicago French Market.

Chefmade Mom Rocks Cupcakes

The Chicago based meal delivery service is offering special Mother’s Day pink lemonade flavored cupcakes that come topped in sparkling sugar as well as a handmade sugar agate slice for that extra bit of bling. 

Delicacies Jewelry

This recently launched jewelry line is the world’s first - and only - line of jewelry for epicureans. At the helm is chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern and Chief Designer, Nicolle Nelson. The delicate and minimalist design of the bracelets and pendants is centered around a signature ingredient that is cast in the highest quality sterling silver and paired with rich Italian leather in a variety of colors. Ingredients include a wide variety of animals, vegetables (which brunchy options including eggs, coffee beans, and pigs). Delicacies has also begun to roll out a series of charitable culinary partnerships. Seated at this “Chef’s Table” will be a seasonal and regional roster of chefs and influencers dedicated to helping others through the power of food, meaning every product bought helps to feed those who need help.

Packages from the Intercontinental Hotel

Options include breakfast in bed, a shopping spree with a $100 Macy’s gift card, or a luxurious hour long massage. 

RIVER NORTH 

Imperial Lamian- 10:00-1:00 One time only menu featuring rainbow soup dumplings, exclusive dim sum items, and cocktails 

Rainbow Xiao Long Bao at Imperial Lamian 
(photo courtesy of  Isabelli Media Relations)

Weber Grill- Tableside Flowers available for $25 

Cantina Laredo- 11:30-3:00, all entrees come with a complimentary mimosa, bloody Maria, or non-alcoholic beverage 

Dolce- 11:30-3:00, Special brunch items especially for Mother’s Day 

EnoloWine Café- 10:00-3:00. Launching their brunch service on Mother’s Day with cocktails or wine pairings alongside a brand new menu 

Roka Akor- 11:30-3:00, $98 per person, special menu items and buffet will be available 

The Langham- 11:00- 3:00, live music and family entertainment, buffet for $145 per adult, plus all moms get a flower to take home 

THE LOOP 

Walnut Room at Macy’s on State- buffet for $24.95 per person 

Brunch at Tesori
(photo courtesy of  Edible Ink PR)

Cindy’s- 12:00-3:00, resident DJ Dave Mat will be letting his mom spin the tunes 

Seven Lions- buffet for $38 per person, drinks by the pitcher 

Mercat a la Planxa- $35 per person prix fixe menu plus a complimentary sangria flight for moms 

The Florentine- complimentary Giandujia Chocolate Muffins 

Porkchop and Chop Restaurants- 10:00-3:00 complimentary mimosa and mom’s eat free 

Tesori- 11:00-3:00, prix fixe of four courses for $45 per person 

Acadia- complimentary pastries for every table 

Belly Q- $18 for the Belly Feast 4 course prix fixe 

Sepia- 10:00-3:00, $54 per person for a family style brunch with complimentary pastries 

Waffles at Fig and Olive

GOLD COAST 

Fig & Olive- 11:00-3:45, 3 course prix fixe for $40 per person plus a special mother’s day cocktail 

STREETERVILLE 

Green River- 10:00-3:00, Mother’s Day will mark the launch of their brunch service with an all new menu and cocktails 

MAG MILE 

Howells and Hood- 10:00-3:00, $39 per person for the meal, “Mom-osa” flights for $14 

BRIDGEPORT 

Nana- all mom’s will get a free Nana’s mug 

Crab Cake Benedict at Chez Moi 
(photo courtesy of Bettie Bomb Inc. PR)

LINCOLN PARK

Geja’s Café- starting at 1:00 pm, complimentary 5 minute massage and a glass of champagne for all moms

Chez Moi- 10:00-4:00, free mimosa for moms plus special menu items

LAKEVIEW 

Kit Kat Lounge- 11:00-4:00, Mama Mia themed entertainment, four course prix fixe menu for $39.95 per person plus unlimited beverages 

THE ‘BURBS

Spring Sweet Pea Duo at Restaurant Michael
(photo courtesy of Bettie Bomb Inc. PR)

The Estate by Gene and Georgetti- 11:00-2:00, complimentary mimosa and live music, buffet for $48 per person, Rosemont 

Marigold Maison-11:00-3:30, $32 per person for an Indian themed buffet, all moms get a $15 gift card, Bannockburn

El Tapeo’s- 11:00-3:00, buffet for $49.95 per person, Oak Brook 

The Happ Inn- 10:00-3:30, buffet for $37.95 per person, Northbrook 

Restaurant Michael- 11:30-2:30, $54 per person for a 3 course prix fixe, Winnetka