Mother's Day Brunch Roundup Part 1

Just in case you haven't been paying attention, Mother's Day is Sunday. This Sunday. What does every mom love? Brunch. That means you had better get on the horn and book a table. We found several Valley dining establishments offering Mother's Day brunch, so we thought we'd be nice and...

By Shannon Armour

May 2, 2011

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Just in case you haven't been paying attention, Mother's Day is Sunday. This Sunday. What does every mom love? Brunch. That means you had better get on the horn and book a table.

We found several Valley dining establishments offering Mother's Day brunch, so we thought we'd be nice and share out findings in one of our infamous roundup lists. (Two, actually. Stay tuned.)

Petite Maison will host a three course brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The "Roses and Rosé brunch" choices include smoked salmon, crab quiche, brie stuffed french toast, a petite bistro filet with rock shrimp, poached salmon Benedict, grilled scallops and creme brulee, wild berries or a pear tart for dessert. Bottomless Rosé is included. $44 ++ per person. Special menu for kids under 12. Reservations required 480-991-6887

Valley Z' Tejas restaurants are celebrating Mother's Day with brunch and complimentary family photos. Menu items include bananas foster french toast, breakfast enchiladas, chilaquiles, grilled miso salmon, and much more. Prices vary. Click here to find a location near you.

Scottsdale's Roka Akor has created a special three-course Mother's Day Brunch. Choose from from a selection of starters, entrees and desserts like cured salmon or burnt tomato salad, lump crab cake Benedict, teriyaki salmon and banana bread pudding. $35 ++ per person. Roka Akor's regular brunch menu will also be available. 480-306-8800 for reservations.

The Arrogant Butcher at CityScape will also offer the regular brunch menu along with a few special items just for Mother's Day. The featured items include a slow roasted prime rib and an Alaskan halibut with hearts of palm and English peas. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 602-324-8502 for reservations.

Celebrate mom with a killer view at A Different Pointe of View at Tapatio Cliffs. The culinary team has put together a huge Mother's Day brunch featuring carving, waffle and frittata stations, their famous lobster bique, a wide selection of seasonal fruit and berries, domestic and imported cheeses --- the list is huge. Click here to check out the entire menu. $59.95 ++ per adult, $29.95 ++ for kids 10 and under. 602-866-6350 for reservations.

Check back tomorrow for even more Mother's Day brunch choices in part 2 of our roundup and don't forget to follow Chow Bella on Facebook and Twitter

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