SEATTLE, Wash.—(April 23, 2008)—Local restaurants and businesses are making it easy to help mom feel special this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. Below are ideas for a luxurious breakfast-in-bed package, a relaxing bottle of wine, or a special brunch.
”Girls Night Out” Package from the Inn at El Gaucho
Inn at El Gaucho, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | (206) 728-1133 | www.inn.elgaucho.com
Every lady enjoys a night out with the girls and mothers are no exception. Give mom a break from family life and have a fun evening out on the town. The Inn at El Gaucho offers a luxurious “Girls Night Out” package which includes:
• Accommodations in one of the Inn’s luxury Belltown junior suites
• Complimentary bottle of El Gaucho Champagne
• $100 dining credit to El Gaucho Steakhouse
• One pint of in-room after dinner ice cream
• Two Anichini robes and slippers
• Complimentary parking
Cost of the package is $590 plus tax. Other packages are available.
Roses and Rosé for Mothers Day
Saint Laurent Winery, 4147 Hamlin Rd., Malaga | (509) 888-WINE | www.saintlaurent.net
Waters Winery, 1825 JB George Rd., Walla Walla | (509) 525-1590 | www.waterswinery.com
Don’t just buy mom a dozen roses this year – pair them with a bottle of Rosé Wine.
Saint Laurent, named the 2007 “Washington Winery to Watch” by Wine Press Northwest, makes an estate-grown Syrah Rosé ($14.99) that has earned numerous accolades, including a Double Platinum Award at last year’s Wine Press Northwest Platinum Judging.
Waters' winemaker Jamie Brown specializes in old-world style wines that highlight Walla Walla’s natural terroir. The 2006 Syrah blend Rosé ($16) has notes of raspberries, strawberries, and juicy watermelon with fragrant flowers such as hibiscus and freesia, which make this wine a particularly excellent brunch pairing.
Show Mom She’s Worth Gold with Gold Medal Award-Winning Wines from Tsillan Cellars
Tsillan Cellars, 3875 Highway 97A, Chelan, 98816 ¦www.tsilliancellarswines.com
Tsillan (pronounced “Chelan”) Cellars, Washington State’s premier estate white wine maker, has two new releases out just in time to please mom’s palate for Mother’s Day:
• 2007 Estate Pinot Grigio ($23), which took Best of Varietal, Best of Class and the Double Gold Medal in the Jerry D. Mead New World International Wine Competition
• 2007 Estate Bocciolo di Rosa ($17), the winery’s first rosé in over two years
A Premier Eastside Mother’s Day Brunch at 0/8 Seafood Grill
0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork Wine Bar, 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue | (425) 637-0808 ¦ www.08seafoodgrill.com
Chef Dan Thiessen is creating a special brunch, just for mom today. The decadent menu is available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will include:
Entrée
Honey Glazed Ham, burnt orange-apple cider reduction
Herb Roasted Prime Rib, herb jus, horseradish cream
Cedar Planked Salmon, fennel slaw, balsamic syrup
Mushroom Ravioli, sage browned butter
Scalloped Yukon Gold Potatoes
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Bacon and Onion Braised Haricot Vert
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Artisan Meat and Cheese Platter
Fresh Fruit Platter
Smoked Lox, toasted baguette, herbed cream cheese
Mixed Greens, cider vinaigrette, dried cranberries
Pasta Salad, marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese
Cost for adults is $39.95 per person; $12.95 for children 12 and under; and children four and under are free. Regular breakfast menu is available 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Regular dinner menu with special Mother’s Day features is available 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Green Cuisine at Cafe Flora
Cafe Flora, 2901 E. Madison St., Seattle | (206) 325-9100 | www.cafeflora.com
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seattle’s premier vegetarian restaurant will offer an exclusive vegan and gluten-free three-course brunch menu. All menu items utilize local, organic and sustainable produce and herbs. The menu ($25 per person) will feature:
Starters
Fresh Fruit Skewers and Pastries
Main Course
First Course, Potato Crusted Quiche Timbale
Second Course, Grilled Blue Masa Cakes
Third Course, Caribbean French Toast Strata
Desserts
Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Cake, featuring Theo Chocolate
Coconut Coupe, paired with mango ice cream and macadamias
Dine in Elegance at El Gaucho
El Gaucho Seattle, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | (206) 728-1338| www.elgaucho.com
El Gaucho Tacoma, 2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma | (253) 272-1510
El Gaucho Portland, 319 S.W. Broadway, Portland | (503) 227-8794
Praised by Sunset Magazine as one of the “Great Steakhouses of the West,” El Gaucho is the perfect place to celebrate any holiday. El Gaucho restaurants will be open on Sunday, May 11, offering the regular menu featuring fresh fish, lobster and steak. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Tacoma location will open early at 4 p.m. and the Seattle location will open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
The Brunch Rotunda Tradition Returns to icon Grill
icon Grill, 1933 Fifth Ave., Seattle | (206) 441-6330 ¦ www.icongrill.net
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Brunch Buffet Rotunda will showcase Chef Nick Musser’s famous spin on classic comfort foods. For $26.95, guests have a choice of one entrée, but can enjoy any item the buffet offers. A buffet-only or entrée-only option is also offered for $17.95 per person. Pricing for the children’s menu varies per item. Offerings include:
Brunch Rotunda
Fresh Baked Breakfast Bread Selections:
Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins, Apple Strudel, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Assorted Scones, Croissants
Salad Selections
Grilled Asparagus with Dijon hazelnut vinaigrette, Thai Peanut Noodle Salad,
Cajun Penne Pasta Salad with grilled chicken broccolinni and smoked cheddar
Entrées
The “icon Joe” Scramble, with housemade fennel sausage, wild mushrooms, fresh spinach, molten cheese sauce and served with brunch potatoes
Grilled Pacific King Salmon, grilled over hardwood, served with lemon butter brunch potatoes
icon Roasted Prime Rib, roasted in fresh rosemary and garlic with a salt cap, sliced to order, bathed in rosemary au jus and served with fresh garlic horseradish and brunch potatoes
House Cured Salmon Gravlax Omelet, with scallions, zucchini, fontina cheese and dill crème fraiche served with brunch potatoes
Children’s Menu
Bunny Cakes ($5)
Children’s Rib Roast ($8)
A Trip to the Brunch Rotunda ($5.95)
Celebrate Family with Family-Style Dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue ¦ (425) 519-6476 ¦ www.maggianos.com
Mother’s Day is about spending time with family, and family time is improved when everyone is gathered around the table at Maggiano’s sharing family-style house-made Italian. The restaurant will be open normal hours on Sunday, serving dinner from 11:30 a.m. through 10 p.m., however Chef Deborah Breuler has added some special items to the family-style menu in honor of this special day:
Fresh Pear and Gorgonzola Bruschetta with walnuts, arugula and lemon vinaigrette ($7.25)
Shrimp Louie Salad, mixed greens with sauteed shrimp, avocado and special Luigi dressing ($12.75)
Crab and Shrimp Cannelloni, baked blue crab and shrimp-filled crepes smothered with a creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with roasted peppers and herb bread crumbs ($15.50/$20.50)
Italian Fruit Trifle, delicate layers of pound cake with fresh fruit, berries and cream ($7.25)
Complimentary Champagne for Mom at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Seattle, 1225 Fourth Ave., Seattle | (206) 829-2280| www.thepurplecafe.com
Woodinville, 14459 Woodinville-Redmond Rd., Woodinville | (425) 828-3772
With over 300 wines available by-the-bottle, and 75 wines available by-the-glass, mom is sure to find the perfect complement to lunch or dinner chosen from Purple’s contemporary American-meets-eclectic Northwest fare. And, in a show of appreciation for all of the hard-working moms out there, Purple will present a complimentary glass of champagne to mom with any lunch or dinner service. Top it all off with a few of Pastry Chef Natalie West’s housemade bites, and that equals a sweet deal! Purple Seattle is open noon to 11 p.m.; Purple Woodinville is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Purple Kirkland is closed on Sundays.)
Seafood Specials Shine at Sea Grill’s Mother’s Day Brunch
Sea Grill, 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma | (253) 272-5656 | www.the-seagrill.com
Special dishes and beautiful blown glass artwork make Tacoma’s Sea Grill a great place to enjoy a Sunday meal. Special Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from noon to 3 p.m. Here is just a sampling of the wide variety of seafood dishes that will be available:
Soups and Salads Selections
Quinoa Salad ($7.95)
Warm Seafood Caesar Salad ($12.95)
Seafood Chowder ($4.50/ $8.95)
Sandwiches
Open Face Crab Melt, Dungeness crab, tomato, romaine lettuce, white cheddar on sourdough bread ($10.95)
Grilled Vegetable Wrap, grilled eggplant, peppers, tomato, red onion, frissé and garlic goat cheese spread ($8.95)
Entrées
Hoisin-Ginger Glazed Salmon, grilled vegetable stir fry, with buckwheat soba noodles tossed in a ginger-soy hijiki sauce ($16)
Sautéed Prawn Linguine, fresh tomato, basil, chili flakes, shaved grana parmesan ($13)
Grilled Spiced Ahi Tuna, crispy wontons topped with a hot and sour cucumber, mango and avocado slaw, ginger-chive yogurt ($15)
Treat Her to Troiani Ristorante Italiano
Troiani Ristorante, 1001 Third Ave., Seattle | (206) 728-9593 | www.troianiseattle.com
Trioiani Ristorante Italiano is honoring mothers this year with a unique and one-time only Sunday Brunch special. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the brunch menu will feature a variety of Italian-inspired dishes created by Executive Chef Peter Levine. Specials include:
Dungeness Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, golden brown pure crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise ($19)
Breakfast Risotto, Italian fennel sausage, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, and cheddar cheese, topped with two poached eggs ($13)
Filet Troiani & Eggs, filet of Angus beef grilled to order with a pile of fresh fruit, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, chopped spring vegetable relish ($27)
Seafood Omelet, Dungeness crab, bay shrimp, green onion, jack cheese ($18)
Chef’s Favorite, spinach, bacon, cheesy baked eggs, potatoes ($15)
Tuscan French Toast, pan-fried baguette, strawberries, blueberries, banana, whipped cream, hot maple syrup ($12)
Mother’s Day Brunch at Waterfront Seafood Grill
Waterfront Seafood Grill, Pier 70, Seattle | (206) 956-9171 | www.waterfrontpier70.com
Seattle’s newest brunch will be sure to WOW mom. From noon to 3 p.m. Chef Steve Cain prepares seafood delights served with sweeping Elliott bay views.
Entrées
All eggs dishes served with a potato soufflé
Eggs Sardou, poached eggs, artichoke bottoms, creamed spinach, hollandaise, shaved truffles ($18)
Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict, crab cakes, poached eggs, Benedict ($22)
Truffle Lobster Scrambled Eggs, smoked tomatoes, lobster, hollandaise ($16)
Bacon and Eggs, hash browns ($14)
Ham and Eggs, hash browns ($14)
Filet Oscar and Eggs, asparagus, Dungeness crab, sauce hollandaise, poached eggs ($38)
Seafood Omelet, Marquesa prawns, Dungeness crab, white cheddar, green onions ($18)
Savory French Toast, poached eggs, wild mushrooms, pork debris, hollandaise ($16)
Sausage and Eggs, hash brown ($14)
Arepa, corn tortilla, chorizo, Monterey jack cheese, scallions, fried eggs, green chili sauce ($14)
Dungeness Crab Asparagus Tart, gruyere, chives, mixed baby greens ($12)
The Motherlode, potato pancakes, eggs, bacon, ham, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, cheese grits, and hash browns ($60)
Maple Housemade Granola, dried cherries, fresh fruit, honey yogurt, walnut toast ($8)
Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes, crème fraiche, braised apples ($12)
Grilled Yukon River Salmon, sourdough, smoked bacon, arugula, roasted tomatoes, basil aioli ($25)
Wicked Shrimp and Cheese Grits, spicy hot, aged sharp white cheddar ($18)
Grand Marnier French Toast, challah bread, Vermont maple syrup ($10)
Lox and Bagels, herb cream cheese, red onion, capers ($16)
Dutch Baby, lemon, powdered sugar ($12)
Share Irish Favorites with Mom at Wilde Rover’s Weekend Brunch
Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant, 111 Central Way, Kirkland ¦ (425) 822-8940¦www.wilderover.com
Kirkland’s only traditional Irish pub and restaurant will serve brunch from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. featuring classics such as:
Traditional Irish Breakfast: Two eggs any style, Irish sausage, black and white pudding, rashers, beans and cheesy-browned potatoes, served with a grilled tomato and choice of soda bread or croissant ($10.95)
Corned Beef Hash A combination of slow-roasted corned beef, oven-browned potatoes, onions and seasonings, topped with two poached eggs, served with a grilled tomato and choice of soda bread or croissant ($8.95)
Open-Faced Egg Sandwich Poached eggs over rashers and soda bread, drizzled with Hollandaise sauce, served with cheesy-browned potatoes ($7.95)
South-End Brunch Buffet at Zephyr Grill & Bar
Zephyr Grill & Bar, 240 W. Kent Station St., Kent | (253) 854-5050 | www.zephyrgrill.com
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Nick Musser will be creating special Mother’s Day dishes. Pair with a glass of bubbly and, voila, a new Mother’s Day tradition is created! Cost is $22.95 per adult, and $7.95 for children twelve and under. Items include:
Made-to-Order Pancake and Omelet Bar
Freshly Sliced Prime Rib and Ham
Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh Fruit Tray
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Complimentary Mimosa
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Cheers, Mom!
