In honor of Mother’s Day, all of Patina’s Restaurants in Orange County--Pinot Provence, Catal and Tangata--have created specialty brunch menus so that you can leave the cooking to the Patina chefs and let her enjoy delicious cuisine in a beautiful setting whether it’s a spring garden or an elegant dining room. And, all mothers will receive a special keepsake recipe booklet by Patina Pastry Chef Carlos Enriquez.
Pinot Provence
3-courses
Snap Pea Salad with Snap Peas, Arugula, La Quercia Proscuitto,
Burrata Cheese, and Elderflower Vinaigrette
Short Rib Egg in a Hole with Toasted Brioche, Braised Short Rib, Pipérade,
Fried Egg, and Pepper Corn Sauce
Ricotta Rhubarb Pancakes with Buttermilk and Ricotta Pancakes, Braised Rhubarb,
and Vanilla Cream
Chocolate Brownie Bar with Soft Brownie, Carmelita Crémeux, Sinful Cubes,
and Malted Chocolate Meringue
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$38 for 3 courses / $19 for children under 12
Pinot Provence at The Westin South Coast Plaza at 686 Anton Boulevard in Costa Mesa. 714.444.590
Catal
3-courses
Melted Cherry Tomatoes with Fresh Burrata Cheese, Pesto, and Crispy Fried Shallots
Spanish Chorizo Fresco Scramble with Crispy Potatoes Coins, Scallions,
Aged Cheddar Cheese and Crushed Avocado
Bread Pudding French Toast with Sautéed Apples and Brown Butter-Maple Syrup
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Blackberry Honey and Shortbread Crumble
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$45 for 3 courses
Catal is at 1580 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim. 714.774.4442
Tangata
Brunch Buffet
Roasted Beet Salad with Farmer’s Market Baby Beets, Shaved Parmesan Cheese,
Wild Baby Arugula, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
Mustard Crusted Salmon with Sautéed Broccolini, Beurre Blanc Sauce
Eggs Benedict with Poached Eggs, Roasted Pepper Hollandaise, and an English Muffin
Pancake Bar made to order with an assortment of fresh fruit and indulgent sweet topping
Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$46 buffet / $19 for children under 12
Tangata is at Bowers Museum is at 2002 North Main St. in Santa Ana. 714.550.0906
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