Atlanta Restaurants and Shops Serve Up Mother’s Day Meals and Gifts

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ATLANTA RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS SERVE UP MOTHER’S DAY MEALS AND GIFTS
Treat the Special Mom in Your Life to a Feast on Sunday, May 8

ATLANTA (April 19, 2016) – Whether you’re looking to give the mother of your children a break from the kitchen or just want to say “thank you” to the woman who always made sure you were loved and cared for, Atlanta’s best restaurants have you covered. Be sure to make a reservation for Sunday, May 8 and spoil the special lady in your life with a bountiful brunch or a tasty treat at one of these fine establishments.

Downtown/Midtown

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern serves its regular brunch menu and $17 bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with live music from 1 to 4 p.m. and half-price wings from 4 to 10 p.m. It's also Family Sunday Funday, which means kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase from 4 to 10 p.m. 404-968-2288, hobnobatlanta.com.

Indulge your mother’s love of cooking with a gift from the Market at Bellina Alimentari, located at Ponce City Market. Choose from a range of balsamic vinegars, sea salts and olive oils, beautiful handmade pottery and aprons, specialty gift baskets or cooking classes. 800-540-1796, mercatodibellina.com.

At Sublime Doughnuts, the A-Town Cream and A-Town Mocha will be offered in the shape of an "M." Since all other doughnuts come in an "O" shape, you can easily spell out "MOM" in a sweet assortment she’ll love. 404-897-1801, sublimedoughnuts.com.

Twelve Eighty, located in the Woodruff Arts Center, has a Mother’s Day brunch with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $34.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 4 to 10. 404-897-1280, woodruffcenter.org.

Decatur

Revival, chef Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant offering a fresh twist on family-style Southern classics, invites you and your mom to a Southern buffet featuring such favorites as lamb, ham and fried chicken—not to mention a dessert table brimming with sweets to savor! The restaurant is serving buffet-style only on Mother's Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $39 for adults, $12 for children. 470-225-6770, revivaldecatur.com.

Buckhead

Surprise mom with Mother’s Day dinner at Aria. This Buckhead favorite, which is typically closed on Sundays, is opening its doors to offer chef/owner Gerry Klaskala’s avant-garde take on fine American cuisine starting at 5 p.m. 404-233-7673, aria-atl.com.

Gypsy Kitchen (404-939-9840) and The Southern Gentleman (404-939-9845) are hosting an epic joint celebration with the theme “Spain & Twain Await You.” Guests will enjoy a hot buffet served from the chef’s table, including a special selection of Mother’s Day desserts. Raw bar, salad, soup and hors d’oeuvre offerings are also available. Brunch features live music and is available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $54.95 per person for adults, $19.95 for kids 12 and under, and there is a complimentary confection for moms. sphospitality.com.

North Fulton

Aqua blue in Roswell is celebrating Mom’s big day in style with a sumptuous Mother’s Day brunch. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., treat her to $15 bottomless mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar and a brunch buffet featuring carving stations, made-to-order omelets, blue ribbon sushi, desserts and more. It's all available for $34.95 for adults and $9.95 for all children under 12. Can’t make it for brunch? Not to worry—the à la carte menu will be served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 770-643-8886, aquablueatl.com.

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails hosts special Mother’s Day brunch and dinner offerings with a side of gorgeous, historic scenery, thanks to its quaint 150-year-old farmhouse and 1930s cottage in beautiful Crabapple. Enjoy such delectable brunch options as chicken and waffles, French toast and prosciutto eggs Benedict, or opt for New York strip, sesame-crusted mountain trout or blackened Atlantic salmon for dinner. Cost is $32 for brunch and $45 for dinner. 770-817-0161, miltonscuisine.com.

Braselton

Take mom for a contemporary classic steakhouse experience at Cotton Calf Kitchen on Mother's Day, and she will receive a complimentary dessert and glass of Champagne. Sunday brunch is served 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with dinner starting at 5 p.m.  706-684-0410, cottoncalf.com.

Multiple Locations

All four locations of Ray’s Restaurants know how to treat mom like a queen, whether it's a lavish buffet in elegant surroundings or a fun fiesta. Ray’s on the River (770-955-1187) in Sandy Springs serves its award-winning buffet, with breakfast, brunch and dinner options as the day progresses, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $45.95 per adult and $22.95 for children ages 5 to 10. In Alpharetta, Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064) is also open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $37.95 for adults; $18.95 for children ages 5 to 10. Or take mom downtown to Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224) for a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or regular à la carte dinner menu from 5 to 8 p.m. The buffet is $37.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 5 to 10. Finally, tell mom "gracias" with Mexican at Ray's Rio Bravo (770-612-2829), which is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Mother's Day. raysrestaurants.com.

All moms visiting any Willy's Mexicana Grill location May 7-8 receive a coupon for $5 off any order of $15 or more to use for a future visit through the end of the month. willys.com.

Of course, mom will be delighted with any of these Atlanta-area Sunday dining spots on Mother's Day or any other weekend:

• Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland serves brunch classics like deviled eggs and more stylish options such as chorizo and egg tacos. On May 8, there will be brunch specials like pesto breakfast strata and lamb pot pie, as well as a gift for moms. 404-876-7249, atkinspark.com.
• The Big Ketch in Roswell and Buckhead reels in seafood-loving moms with such signature entrees as Creole shrimp and grits, island grouper and Coca-Cola BBQ salmon. thebigketch.com.
• Marlow’s Tavern has 15 perfect neighborhood spots for classic American fare with an upscale twist. marlowstavern.com.
• Seed Kitchen & Bar in East Cobb has a Sunday brunch menu of delicious dishes like smoked salmon, crab eggs Benedict and smoked brisket hash. Chef Doug Turbush will offer specials specifically for Mother's Day. 678-214-6888, eatatseed.com.

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