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The Way To Mom’s Heart is Through Her Stomach

05.06.22

Here are some more great dining options to treat mom on Mother's Day:

Driftwood Kitchen - LAGUNA BEACH
Treat Mom to an incredible waterfront Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Driftwood Kitchen. Chef Rainer Schwarz celebrates the holiday with a lavish meal, accompanied by a complimentary glass of Champagne for Mom! This special brunch features breakfast pastries for the table, and attended stations featuring salads, seafood, charcuterie, cheeses, hot brunch specialties, carved-to-order Greater Omaha Prime Rib, and New Zealand Rack of Lamb, made-to-order omelets, kids offerings, and a dessert bar. Driftwood Kitchen offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. This special Mother’s Day Brunch will be held on Sunday, May 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Pricing for adults is $95, children are $19, and those 6 years and under are free. Reservations can be made online at https://www.yelp.com/biz/driftwood-kitchen-laguna-beach-2 or by calling 949-715-7700.

Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel – HUNTINGTON BEACH
Treat Mom to an oceanfront brunch this Mother's Day at the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Mother’s Day Brunch features breakfast favorites, gourmet sushi, delicious meats, and more. Upon checking in, moms will receive a beautiful flower bouquet and bottomless Imperial Palace NV French Sparkling Wine to make her feel extra special. Throughout the day, the whole family will enjoy live music, artful poolside entertainment, airbrush painting, and yummy treats. It will be a day to remember for mom! Seating times are available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pricing and reservations can be found at eventbrite.com/e/moms-brunch-with-ocean-views-tickets-325940997297.

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar — TUSTIN & NEWPORT BEACH
Celebrate Mother’s Day the Winery Way! The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar will offer a Mom-worthy menu with weekend-worthy twists on Chef Yvon Goetz’s Wine Country favorites. You’ll definitely want to enhance Mom’s special day with a Seafood Tower and Endless Mimosas! Prices and menus vary by location. To learn more or to make your reservation, please call Tustin at (714) 258-7600 or Newport Beach at (949) 999-6622. Find the menu for each location online at www.thewineryrestaurants.com.

Puesto – HUNTINGTON BEACH, ANAHEIM, IRVINE  
Puesto knows what Mom wants on her special day – margaritas! In honor of Mother’s Day, Puesto is offering Margaritas for Mama with a complimentary Puesto Perfect Margarita for all moms dining at any of its four Orange County locations on Sunday, May 8. The Puesto Perfect Margarita is a favorite – simple and balanced, featuring tequila reposado, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a hint of agave nectar. This margarita is just one of the offerings in Puesto’s craft bar program, which highlights freshly squeezed juices, house-made sodas, and a curated list of agave spirits (tequilas, mezcals, sotols, bacanoras & raicillas) sourced from throughout Mexico. Find Puesto’s menu, Orange County locations and reservation link online at www.eatpuesto.com.

Hendrix Restaurant & Bar — LAGUNA NIGUEL
Treat Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch at Hendrix! On Sunday, May 8, they will be offering a Brunch Buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The whole family can look forward to attended stations featuring salads, seafood, hot brunch specialties, and carved-to-order rotisserie meats (Double R Ranch Prime Rib, Baked Ham, and Whole Honey Roasted Salmon), made-to-order omelets, kids offerings, and a dessert bar. Complimentary glass of Champagne for Mom is included! This special buffet is priced at $85 per guest, $19 for children, and free for those 6 years and younger. Hendrix offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Reservations recommended.  Find the full menu and make reservations online at https://www.yelp.com/reservations/hendrix-restaurant-and-bar-laguna-niguel-3 or call 949-248-1912.

Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar — ORANGE  
Mom wants to brunch all weekend, and that’s exactly what she can do at Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar. Located in the heart of historic Old Towne Orange, Haven is offering a Saturday and Sunday Mother’s Day Brunch featuring fresh, awe-inspiring ingredients. Chef Craig Brady has created a menu with something for everyone — from his now-famous Duck Confit Chilaquiles, to fresh Farmers Market Salad and Mixed Berry Waffle. Don’t forget their Brunch-y beverages! Join them from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8. To make reservations or place orders, guests may call (714) 221-0680 or visit havencraftkitchen.com/reservations.

Fable & Spirit – NEWPORT BEACH 
This Mother’s Day, allow Fable & Spirit Executive Chef David Shofner to present an elevated take on classic Brunch favorites. Standout offerings include Wood-Fired Shakshuka featuring baked eggs, poblano, Moroccan spiced tomato, crème fraiche, and queso fresco, served with naan; and House-Smoked Salmon on toasted pumpernickel, with everything bagel spice, citrus-infused red onion, dill crème fraiche, hardboiled egg, and crispy capers. On Sunday, May 8, Brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Dinner will be offered from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  For more information or to make reservations, guests may call 949-409-9913 or visit fableandspirit.com.

Dublin 4 Gastropub – MISSION VIEJO
Celebrate that special woman in your life with Mother's Day Brunch at Dublin 4 Gastropub on Sunday, May 8, when Chef David Shofner will feature delicious brunch specials alongside his regular lunch menu! Specials include Crispy Edge Pancakes, House Smoked Salmon, House Cured Corned Beef Hash, and a Tradition Irish Breakfast with black and white pudding, rashers, banger, fried egg, confit tomato, thyme roasted mushrooms and country toast. Reservations may be as early as 11 a.m. by calling 949-582-0026 or visiting resy.com/cities/mvj/dublin-4-gastropub.

Sushi Roku — NEWPORT BEACH 
Treat Mom to a contemporary sushi experience unlike any other in the region this Mother’s Day at Sushi Roku Newport Beach! They pride themselves on featuring the finest, freshest fish from around the globe, prepared with the kind of artistry that can only be executed by a seasoned sushi chef. Add on Champagne or sake – because we all know Mom needs it! Reservations are recommended by calling (949) 706-3622 or visiting sushiroku.com/menus/newport-beach.

Georgia’s Restaurant — LONG BEACH
When it comes to Mother’s Day Brunch, Georgia’s has you covered! Mom deserves a Soulful Sunday Brunch with Georgia’s signature Cornmeal-Crusted Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Mardi Gras Omelet, Grilled French Toast, Steak & Eggs, and Cinnamon-Apple Waffles! Brunch-time beverages, including Mimosas and Bloody Mary, along with sangria, hurricanes, wine and beer may be added to complete the experience. Mother’s Day Brunch is available at Georgia’s Long Beach Exchange location only. For more information, please call (562) 420-5637 or visit georgias-restaurant.com.

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Mother’s Day Dining Options in SoCal

05.04.22

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might want to consider some other dining options in OC and LA. Here are some celebratory happenings featuring festive giveaways, special dishes, deals, and more such as Castaway, NORMS, Orange Hill, North Italia, and more.  

Water Grill | Santa Monica, DTLA, & South Coast Plaza 

ABOUT: Keeping with King’s Seafood Company’s devotion to superior quality and sustainable product, Water Grill provides an elevated setting for a seasonally driven dining experience. Focusing on first-of-season seafood, Water Grill prides itself in offering the broadest selection of fish, oysters, and shellfish, which is provided daily from King’s Seafood Distribution.

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: Perfect for any seafood loving mom and in addition to the restaurant’s full regular menu, guests can enjoy a classic “Surf & Turf,” complete with an 8o.z. Double R Ranch filet mignon topped with a wild South African Lobster Tail ($76), or a seasonal Pan Roasted Wild Alaskan Halibut with lobster sauce, morel, fava beans, and gnocchi (&54). 

NORMS Restaurants | 22 Locations Across SoCal

ABOUT: Celebrating over 70 years of “great food, great service, and great value,” NORMS has cemented itself as an iconic mainstay in the Southern California casual dining scene. With homestyle hospitality, unbeatable value and time-honored Googie architecture, NORMS continues to grow in both presence and popularity as the place “Where Life Happens.” 

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: This year, forget breakfast in bed and take mom to NORMS for a menu full of tried & true, perfectly executed options such as the Bigger Better Breakfast ($10.99), a fresh stack of NORMS’ famous Hotcakes ($6.99), or the Chilaquiles Verdes ($10.99). Every mom who dines at NORMS from Friday, May 6th – to Tuesday, May 10th will also leave with a little something extra thanks to NORMS’ “Every Mom Wins” scratcher giveaway! Most scratchers will be loaded up with prizes such as $5 off your next visit & BOGO offers, but a few lucky grand prize winners will receive either a $500 shopping spree, an Apple Watch, a spa day, or one of five $150 NORMS catering gift cards. 

Castaway | Burbank, CA

ABOUT: Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone feels like a star, and every seat is magic. From the meat dry-aging room, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, and charcuterie station, to the breath-taking views of the valley and Los Angeles Skyline, Castaway is ready to serve Angelenos. 

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: On Mother’s Day, 5/8 from 9:30 am- 4:00 pm, guests can enjoy a seafood-driven 4-course brunch spread ($92pp for adults, $35pp for children) or an A La Carte Dinner service from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Must-try dish selections include the Marinated Tomato Ricotta Tartine, Little Gem Salad, Crispy Whole Local Snapper, and Strawberry Short Cake. Plus, $25Bottomless Mimosas will be offered if guests opt to spice up their brunch spread further! 

Whiskey Red’s | Marina Del Rey, CA

ABOUT: With a prime waterfront location in the bustling Fishermen’s Village in Marina Del Rey, Whiskey Red’s has evolved into an outdoor drinking and dining institution, known for its picturesque views of the bay. Available for occasions spanning celebratory private events to blissful weekend brunches, Whiskey Red’s seafood-focused menu and refreshing craft cocktails are the perfect combinations for memorable dining experiences.

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: This Mother’s Day from 10:00 am-5:00 pm, guests can enjoy a 4-course brunch spread ($65pp for adults, $35pp for children). Must-try dish selections include the Marinated Tomato Ricotta Tartine, Lobster Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Buttercream & Caramel Rum Sauce Carrot Cake. Guests can also enhance the festivities with a $38 bottle of bubbly!

Orange Hill | Orange, CA

ABOUT: A Hilltop Hideaway-Offering Prime Steaks and Primo Views. It is an ascension into the most memorable dining experience you will have. It is Orange Hill. Uniquely situated on the hills of Orange County, Orange Hill offers sweeping views of Catalina Island, Downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland's magical firework show, and our beautiful California coastline. Arrive to cascading waterfalls, koi ponds and a stunning fireplace guests can arrive at a new way to experience Orange County.

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: From 9:30 am- 4:00 pm on 5/8, Orange Hill will be offering a Mother’s Day-inspired 4-course brunch ($89pp for adults, $35pp for children) that will include Chilled Seafood selections, French Toast, Crispy Whole Local Snapper, and Triple Chocolate Layer Cake. Guests can add on $30 Bottomless Mimosas to round out their food comas! In the evening, Orange Hill will feature an A Le Carte Dinner from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm with dish highlights like the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta and the Faroe Island Salmon. 

Odyssey | Granada Hills, CA 

ABOUT: Nestled hilltop overlooking the San Fernando Valley, Odyssey is a farm-to-table restaurant that prioritizes seasonal menus and craft cocktails. Whether dining on the restaurant’s expansive outdoor patio, among the lemon trees in their on-site garden estate, or inside gazing through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Odyssey is a pillar of the Granada Hills dining community.

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: In honor of mom’s special day, guests can enjoy unparalleled views and a festive 4-course brunch spread ($75pp for adults, $35pp for children) from 9:30 am- 5:00 pm. Dish highlights include a savory selection of Charcuterie, Crab Cake Benedict, Steak & Eggs Benedict: choice of Filet Mignon or NY Strip Steak, and Chocolate Salted Caramel Tarts. $30 Bottomless Mimosas will be offered if guests opt to spice up their brunch spread further! 

North Italia | 3 LA/OC Locations 

ABOUT: North Italia is a modern Italian concept known for its handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Using only the freshest ingredients, North Italia chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including fan-favorites like the Chef's choice daily pizza, Squid Ink Mafaldine and Red Wine Glazed Short Rib. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

CELEBRATORY OFFERING: Just in time for Mother’s Day, North Italia welcomes a taste of spring with four new dishes, seasonal changes to beloved menu staples and nine new cocktails on April 27. New standout brunch and dinner dishes include the Hanger Steak Tagliata with charred broccolini, roasted cipollini, Tuscan bean ragu; Caprese Sandwich with heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, arugula, house pesto, calabrian aioli; and Sweet Corn & Fontina with Roasted corn, burro fuso, white polenta, grana Padano, in addition to creative cocktails such as the Tucano Punch made with Appleton 12 Year Jamaican Rum, Sfumato Aperitivo Blend, Pineapple, Fresh Squeezed Lime. These brand-new dishes and cocktails are best enjoyed on North Italia’s patio, celebrating warmer temperatures and fresh blooms with Mom. 

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