Chicago Food
While there's nothing like a home-cooked meal from Mom, it's never really the same when you try your hand in the kitchen. Spare everyone the burnt toast and runny eggs and take the family to one of these Mother's Day brunches, dinners or other events. (As of press time, reservations were still being accepted.) All events are on Sunday unless otherwise noted.
Balsan, 11 E. Walton, (312) 646-1300
You'll get your money's worth with the three-course brunch menu at this Elysian Hotel restaurant -- even if you don't eat. That's because every Mom who dines here will get a complimentary $50 gift card good toward any 60-minute treatment in the hotel spa. The menu includes homemade doughnuts with strawberry preserves and creme fraiche; goat cheese and truffle preserves omelet with french fries, and Balsan's signature Paris Brest dessert. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $38. Visit www.balsanrestaurant.com.
Bin 36, 339 N. Dearborn, (312) 755-9463
Chef John Caputo will fill the buffet tables with breakfast favorites, roasted meats, salads, artisanal cheeses, salumi, desserts and more. Try the drink flights for an additional $12.50 (Bloody Mary, mimosa) and $3.50 for kids (milk, juice). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $38, $19 for kids ages 4-12. Visitwww.bin36.com.
C-House, 166 E. Superior, (312) 523-0923
Chef Nicole Pedersen has brought her own mom in from Texas to help prepare a special family-style (in the true sense of the word) dinner. The three-course meal will be preceded by passed hors d'ouevres and include pan-fried walleye with wild ramps, radishes, sorrel and aioli; roasted chicken with asparagus, morels, spinach and red potatoes, and assorted desserts, including Auntie Margaret's Lemon Pie, Grandma Elma's Rhubarb Bars and Mom's Favorite Cookies. 6 p.m. Cost: $38, $15 for kids 5 and older. Visit www.c-houserestaurant.com.
Chicago Joe's, 2256 W. Irving Park, (773) 478-7000
The first 100 moms to visit the 50-plus-item brunch buffet (everything from French toast to quiche to ribs) at this bar and restaurant will get a free daisy. Chicago Joe's is also hosting an essay contest (topic: "Why Mom is the best"), with the winner getting a four-person brunch and four movie tickets. One-page entries can be given to a server or dropped off/mailed to the bar (attn: "Joe Mama") by Mother's Day, and the winner will be announced on Monday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $13.95. Visitwww.chicago-joes.com.
Custom House Tavern, 500 S. Dearborn, (312) 523-0200
Chef Aaron Deal and pastry chef Bryce Caron offer a three-course menu, with choices including She crab bisque with Carolina Coast blue crab and sherry; Wagyu beef sirloin "grillade" style with fried farm egg, yellow corn grits, and Meyer lemon tart with market strawberries and basil. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $32, $15 for kids 12 and under. Visitwww.customhouse.cc.
David Burke's Primehouse, 616 N. Rush, (312) 660-6000
Chef Rick Gresh's Brunch in a Box menu gets a special addition with a Mother's Day box featuring a potato Benedict nest with diced ham and a poached egg, house-smoked salmon Caesar salad with crispy capers, buttermilk fried chicken drumsticks with cabbage slaw and a double lobster (baby lobster bisque and angry lobster dumpling with lemon). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $23. Visit www.jameshotels.com.
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9980
Still looking for a gift? If Mom's a pushover, the flower and $10 gift certificate she gets at Duke's could do the trick. And kids can create cards at the table while enjoying the a la carte menu or taking advantage of the create-your-own omelet station with pancakes, sausage, bacon and fruit ($10 adults, $6 kids). Visit www.thedukeabides.com.
Dunlays on Clark, 2600 N. Clark, (773) 883-6000
In addition to its regular brunch menu, this Lincoln Park restaurant will offer a free dessert buffet for moms ($10 for all other guests), as well as $7 glasses of Demoiselle Rose Champagne. Moms also will get free flowers. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.dunlaysonclark.com.
Glen Prairie, 1250 Roosevelt, Glen Ellyn, (630) 613-1250
The restaurant replaces its regular menu with a brunch buffet featuring salads (the grilled vegetable salad with herb and balsamic glaze sounds good), house-baked pastries, made-to-order omelets, broiled tilapia, sage-roasted turkey breast with cranberry citrus relish and more. Kids can load up on French toast sticks, chicken nuggets, French-bread pizzas and other favorites. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $29, $12 for kids 5-12. Visit www.glenprairie.com.
Hearty, 3819 N. Broadway, (773) 868-9866
Take Mom out for a three-course dinner featuring choices of appetizer (soup of the day, house salad or relish tray), entree (lingonberry-stuffed veal meatballs, chicken and dumplings, campfire fish) and dessert (PB&J Wonder Bread pudding, strawberry-rhubarb cobbler or cake of the week). Moms will receive a $15 gift certificate good for use at Hearty's brunch. 5-9 p.m. Cost: $30. Visit www.heartyboys.com/hearty.
HUB 51, 51 W. Hubbard, (312) 828-0051
The Mother's Day brunch here features items such as smoked salmon, short ribs Benedict, Belgian waffles, bacon and even a full sushi bar. Access to the roaming mimosa and Bloody Mary carts is available for an additional $6 per drink. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $30, $15 for kids 5-12. Visitwww.hub51chicago.com.
Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood, (773) 769-4226
Bring Mom to this Ravenswood art center, where you'll learn to create glass beads that can be strung into necklaces, bracelets and earrings. All materials are included (for ages 16 and up). 1-6 p.m. Cost: $80. Visitwww.lillstreet.com.
Markethouse, 300 E. Ohio, (312) 787-6100
The brunch buffet at this Doubletree Hotel restaurant includes cream cheese and snipped chive-stuffed pancakes with applewood smoked bacon, honey cayenne-mopped chicken with fingerling potatoes and white Cheddar mac & cheese gratin, plus an array of desserts including warm butterscotch bread pudding. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35, $15 for kids 10 and under. Visit www.markethousechicago.com.
Odyssey Cruises, 600 E. Grand, (888) 741-2469
Head out to the lake for a special cruise with Mom. You can choose from an early or late brunch buffet (featuring made-to-order Belgian waffles, a chocolate fountain, black pepper-crusted sirloin and more) or an elegant plated dinner affair (featuring beef short ribs, shrimp and scallop melange and more). DJs will entertain, and reservations are required. Board at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Cost: $64.90-$79.90 (kids 3-12 are half-price). Moms cruise free with purchase of three tickets. Visitwww.odysseycruises.com. Mystic Blue Cruises (www.mysticbluecruises.com) and Spirit of Chicago (www.spiritofchicago.com) offer similar brunch deals.
one sixtyblue, 1400 W. Randolph, (312) 850-0303
The West Loop restaurant opens its doors (it's usually closed on Sundays) for a special three-course brunch, including courses such as Key lime vegan Caesar salad, flat iron steak with potato hash, asparagus and horseradish red wine, and strawberry panna cotta with rhubarb, basil and ginger streusel. A $12 waffle bar also will be available for kids 12 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $39. Visit www.onesixtyblue.com.
Pete Miller's,1557 Sherman, Evanston, (847) 328-0399;
412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, (847) 243-3700
The jazz brunch at this suburban steakhouse favorite features a carving station, seafood, pasta, breakfast, dessert and soup and salad tables. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $39.95, $9.95 for kids 6-10. Visitwww.petemillers.com.
Prairie Fire, 215 N. Clinton, (312) 382-8300
Enjoy a three-course brunch featuring your choice of appetizer (Yogi with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries; pea shoot tendril salad; mushroom soup; Caesar salad), entree (peekytoe crab Benedict; crispy chicken schnitzel; Parmesan-crusted tilapia; ancho-marinated skirt steak) and dessert (double chocolate cake; homemade ice cream with fresh berries; banana cream pie). Kids get their own menu featuring all the foods they love. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $42, $16 for kids under 10. Visit www.prairiefirechicago.com.
Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie, Northbrook, (847) 205-4433
Start out with a plated eggs Benedict with poached eggs, spinach and roasted tomato hollandaise, then head up to the buffet for made-to-order omelets, waffles and crepes, carved New York strip loin, shepherd's pie, double chocolate cupcakes, raspberry cream pie and more. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $42, $15 for kids 10 and under. Visitwww.prairiegrasscafe.com.
Salute Wine Bar, 46 E. Superior, (312) 664-0100
All lunch and dinner menu items at this Italian wine bar will be half-price on Mother's Day, including specialties like the speck and arugula pizze, saffron risotta and filet mignon carpaccio. Moms also will get a complimentary mimosa and a rose to go. Visit www.salutewinebars.com.
Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson, (312) 441-1920
Start with family-style servings of house-made granola, Caesar salad, shrimp ceviche, cheese blintzes and assorted pastries, then choose an entree (choices include cider-braised pork belly hash with poached eggs and arugula and baked French toast with caramel mascarpone and blackberry compote). You'll end your meal with family-style desserts, including a raspberry citrus tart, white chocolate-vanilla pound cake and orange-milk chocolate mousse with hazelnut crunch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $39, $20 for kids under 12. Visit www.sepiachicago.com.
Signature Room at the 95th, 875 N. Michigan, (312) 787-9596
You'll find two ways to celebrate at this John Hancock Center restaurant. On Saturday, the two-course Bellini Breakfast includes choices such as asparagus salad with crispy prosciutto and vanilla French toast (plus a Bellini or mimosa, of course). On Sunday, the brunch buffet features chef-prepared omelets, chilled shrimp, crab and oysters, honey-glazed ham, New York strip loin and more. The Bill Peterson Trio provides live jazz. 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday ($40), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday ($65, $25 for kids under 8). Visit www.signatureroom.com.
Sunda, 110 W. Illinois, (312) 644-0500
The River North New Asian restaurant picked a big day to kick off its brunch service, with a wide variety of specials, including the "Loco Moco" (hamburger steak topped with brown gravy and fried eggs over steamed rice, $12), the oxtail and potato "smash" (hash, fried eggs and horseradish creme, $13), lunch items such as the chicken banh mi and crispy salmon salad, plus sushi and sashimi. Also, make sure to try a Bloody Mary -- the selection of garnishes at the bar is huge. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.sundachicago.com.
Tramonto's Steak & Seafood, 601 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, (847) 777-6575
"Top Chef Masters" contestant Rick Tramonto's restaurant offers a brunch buffet featuring his signature prime rib, shrimp, Alaskan king crab, a Bloody Mary bar, mimosas and more. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $36.95, $12.95 for kids. Visit www.westinnorthshore.com.
Vie, 4471 Lawn, Western Springs, (708) 246-2082
Chef Paul Virant offers a three-course meal with optional $15 wine pairings on Mother's Day. Choices include gnocchi with bacon, sweet peas and spring onions; fried chicken and waffles; and a rhubarb galette with goat's milk yogurt ice cream. 2-6:45 p.m. Cost: $55, kids 11 and under pay their age. Visit www.vierestaurant.com.
Wave, 644 N. Lake Shore, (312) 255-4460
There will be plenty to keep you busy at this "interactive" brunch buffet featuring a bananas Foster station, a customizable salad station, a decorate-your-own cupcake stand, a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar and more. An a la carte menu, with items such as biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros and beer-brined fried chicken, also will be available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35, kids 12 and under pay their age. Visitwww.waverestaurant.com.
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