The Ultimate Guide to Mothers Day Brunch
Posted: 5/9/2008

   Times are harsh out there. You might want to buy mom diamonds and pearls this Mother’s Day, but your adjustable rate mortgage just went up again, the gas tank is on E, and you just took a job with a lower wage because you were laid off ten months ago and the unemployment is running out. Times are challenging for some, but that’s no reason to wimp out on treating mom on her special day. Detroit Fashion Pages found several amazing brunches at great buys. So grab your mom, get the keys and get ready to partake in culinary excellence on the cheap.
   This Sunday take mom to a place of glitz and glamour for a full on, eat till your stuffed gourmet buffet at Forte in downtown Birmingham. Located at 201 S. Woodward, the place to see and be seen will be serving glazed ham, salmon, pastries and other breakfast delicacies during the morning. For dinner, the chef’s have cooked up a menu serving chicken, steak, vegetable and pasta bars alongside their signature desserts. You and mom can dine for just $29.99. If you‘re taking the kids along, its $13.95 for children ages 4-10. Reservations are being taken from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. If your mom has been dying to see the newest movie out, you can purchase discount tickets to the Birmingham 8 and the Palladium movie theaters at the restaurant, just ask your server.  For more info go to http://www.forterestaurant.com/
   If dinning in the D is more your style there is only one restaurant where breakfast is their game and worth every minute of the wait: The Detroit Breakfast House & Grill.  Owned, by the Southern Hospitality Group, led by Frank Taylor, this gem in the heart of downtown serves up sophisticated dishes with a down home taste. The grill is open from 8.a.m to 4 p.m., so even if you get out of your religious services late, or just enjoy sleeping in, you and you mom can choose to enjoy Franks stuffed French toast, banana fosters pancakes, signature turkey sausage or a side of fresh fruit mid-afternoon.  Prices range from $8.00 to $14.00 for entrée’s and $3.00 to $4.00 for sides. DBH&G is located at 1241 Woodward inside of the Lofts at Merchants Row. They don’t take reservations, so get there early. Check out more options at Ifhttp://www.detroitbreakfasthouse.com
   Juliano’s Restaurant in Warren, is serving up the ultimate in authentic ethnic cuisine to celebrate mom. This home-style Italian restaurant specializes in freshly made pastas, pork loin, prime rib, chicken, and traditional pastries. More options will be available for the low price of $15.95 for adults and $8.50 for children 10 and under. The brunch and dinner seating is available from Noon to 6 p.m.  Juliano’s is located at 27380 Van Dyke Rd. For more info check out www.julianosrestaurant.net

If you have a favorite dinning destination, let us know.

-Nicole Brown
nicole@detroitfashionpages.com 

 

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