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By Suzanne Corbett
Mother’s Day is almost here. While there are lots of options out there to choose from, I’ve made my short list of places offering a different take on the unusual Mother’s Day brunch. Places with inspired menus and interesting locations in addition to a couple of non-brunch picks designed to make mom and the entire family happy. Our pics range from traditional restaurants like Cafe La Vie, to catering venues like Orlando’s on Hoffmeister, to Moonrise Hotel and even Clementines Ice Cream.
Whether you are a mother, you are treating a mother, or you once had a mother– we hope you enjoy the weekend.
Moonrise Hotel
If you love mom to the moon and back, do I have a place for you. Take her to brunch at the Moonrise Hotel in The Delmar Loop neighborhood. Considered as landmark on the loop is serving a Mother’s Day buffet brunch on Sunday, May 11 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the menu look for Eggs Benedict, omelets, breakfast burritos and Banana Foster French Toast.
Before or after brunch, take mom on a tour with the kids to view Moonrise’s amazing collection of moon-related objects, including an actual moon rock. Take mom to the rooftop terrace bar where the world’s largest man-made revolving moon sits atop the hotel. A perfect place to sip libations while drinking in the view.
Picnic in the Park
If a traditional brunch isn’t what mom is looking for, how about picnicking in the park? Another offering to consider is Moonrise’s Backpack Picnics. On Mother’s Day and beyond the backpack picnics are available every day. Perfect for hopping on the Loop Trolley and enjoying a lovely outdoor meal in Forest Park, the backpacks can be filled with a custom-created meal. For more information call 314-721-1111 visit resy.com to reserve a picnic or secure brunch reservations.
Live! By Loews-St. Louis
Chef Daniel Acosta at something special planned at Clark & Bourbon, the signature restaurant inside Live! by Loews – St. Louis. A Mother’s Day Brunch is promising to treat mom to a memorable experience, which features a multi-course brunch featuring a bounty of seasonal and signature dishes. Bottomless mimosas are offered to toast mom throughout the 11:00 am and 1:00 pm seatings. Add in Complimentary valet parking is included in the cost. $79/adult, $25/child (ages 4–12), children under 3 are free.
Café La Vie
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton Mother’s Day brunch is offering an elevated take on brunch classics for mom. Menu options include steak benedict, a smoked lox club, and a French toast melt in addition to its regular menu. The St. Germain Hugo Spritz Cocktail Set is new to the menu this year and can be shared with a group of four while supplies last. Brunch hours are 11 am-2 pm with Café la Vie’s reservations available through Opentable.
Madrina
Madrina will also host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 11. On the heels of its first-ever brunch this Easter, Madrina will again host a buffet-style brunch spread from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This menu will feature made-to-order Eggs Benedict, including Arancini Benedict, Madrina’s riff on the classic by using crispy arancini as the base— topped with prosciutto, poached egg, and rosé hollandaise. Complete your meal with house-made Bloody Marys or mimosas for the table and fresh-squeezed fruit juices. Tickets to this buffet are $65 per person, $35 for children 12 and under, and children under four dine for free.
Mother’s Day at Pig & Whiskey Festival
If mom loves barbecue and whisky, take her the Pig & Whiskey Festival at 4 Hands Brewing Company. Mother’s Day is the last day of the festival, which is a family friendly event featuring local and national barbecue joints, craft cocktails, a variety of local 4 Hands beers, and an extensive selection of whiskey are on the menu while two stages provide live performances. Kids can enjoy a dedicated kids’ area, cooling zones and shoppers can browse the vendor village. If you’re 21 and better check out Whiskey Row and gain new recipe ideas from local mixology and chef demonstrations. 4 Hands Brewing’s downtown location at located at 1220 S. Eighth St.
Pig & Whiskey is a free event.
Clementine’s
This Mother’s Day flowers are lovely, brunch is nice but I’m craving ice cream. There’s no better way to say “I love you, Mom” than with a pint (or six) of handcrafted ice cream of Clementine’s new flavors. Spring inspired flavors include Key Lime Pie, Front Porch Mint Chip, Honey Lavendar, Amaretto Sour, and in honor of its tenth anniversary, Birthday Cake. A flavor to celebrate on its own, which laces with vanilla cake bites through white chocolate ganache and finished with sprinkles. Available at any of the eight Clementine’s ice cream shops.
Orlando’s – 4300 Hoffmeister, St. Louis, Mo. 63125
Texas Roadhouse- St. Charles location
Texas Roadhouse (St. Charles, MO – 1300 Bass Pro Drive) will be open early for Mom on Sunday, May 11. It will open starting at 10am fir Mother’s Day.
