Happy Friday friends! And happy Mother’s Day weekend!! If you are a last minute person like me, this post is for you! Here are some great things to do and eat this weekend with your Mama!
On Sunday, May 12, Honeysuckle Gelato will be featuring shareable shakes in flavors like Salted Caramel Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and plenty more topped with fresh whipped cream and two mini Revolution doughnuts – this treat is hard to beat!
On Sunday, May 12, 2019, Fúdo, is inviting moms to toast to a special Mother’s Day in the heart of Downtown Chambee with a complimentary glass of sparking rosé. Hungry moms, friends and family are also invited to nosh on artfully presented sushi and sharable plate selections of authentic Japanese cuisine, such as Spicy Mega Tune Roll, Over The RainBow Roll, Pan Seared Dumplings, Shumai, Edamame and much more. To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.fudoatl.comor call 678.691.7088.
The eleventh annual Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return to beautiful Chastain Park along Park Drive in Buckhead on Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday May 12, 2019. Produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the award-winning, two-day festival features more than 185 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Event goers are also invited to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in hands-on activities. The festival will also have a children’s area, food trucks, beverages and a small stage for live acoustic music performances. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome
Making a splash in Atlanta’s dining scene, Bully Boy, will be open special hours from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in honor of Mother’s Day. Featuring an array of Eastern seaboard fare created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, moms and their hungry guests can dive into Virginia Oyster Sliders, BBQ Georgia White Shrimp, Main Jonah Crab Roll and much more. Imbibers looking to toast to the holiday can sip on a nostalgic cocktails, local and coastal craft brews and full-bodied wines. To make a reservation, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com,
One of the top brunch destinations in Atlanta that is conveniently located in Inman Park right on the BeltLine, The Brasserie at PARISH is getting an early start on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th. Featuring a mouthwatering menu, brunch lovers can celebrate Mom from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and take advantage of a complimentary photo booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they can print off photos and add them to their favorite social media sites. With inspired familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, PARISH will also be serving a Mother’s Day dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com.
Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK Atlanta is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special brunch for all ages on Sunday, May 12, 2019. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, the acclaimed Midtown steak and seafood house will be treating guests to a chef-driven Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring sweet and savory brunch essentials, a raw bar, a carving station and a “dessert playground”. A live DJ along with classic mimosas, a mimosa bar, Bloody Marys and classic brunch cocktails will only add to the experience. STK’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffett with be available for $79 per person and $22 per child, plus tax and gratuity. STK’s full dinner menu will be available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call 404-793-0144.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable dinner at Atlas. Moms will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbly, a single stemmed rose and are invited to enjoy a spectacular three-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person created just for the occasion by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pasty Chef Christian Castillo. The full chef-driven dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. Guests are also invited to view the restaurant’s acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including Foujita, Monet, Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine. Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com.
If you feel like you owe your mom the world but can’t leave Buckhead, Gypsy Kitchen, with its regional Spanish influences, may be just the ticket. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., you’ll be treated to an endless tapas experience that features menu items such as chorizo and manchego plate, roasted beet salad and garlic shrimp. The price per adult is $49 and children is $21. Those inclined toward many toasts, may want to say yes to bottomless mimosas for $19. The restaurant will remain open for regular dinner service after brunch. 404-939-9840; gk-atl.com.
Next door to Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman will treat your mom like the fine lady she is with a prix fixe special she won’t soon forget. After being served a pastry basket, diners can choose from specials such as lobster truffle mac and cheese, bbq roasted cauliflower steak and buttermilk pie. The cost is $60 per adult and $21 per child. The restaurant will remain open for regular dinner service after brunch. 404-939-9845; thesoutherngentlemanatl.com.
Whether you’re planning to spoil mom at home or with a night out, Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante has just the thing. For those planning a meal at home, the retail counter has family sized torta salata; with local eggs, ricotta, Grana Padano and a mix of local veggies, classic prosciutto and Bufala mozzarella and fiore di spinaci with local spinach, swiss chard, and ricotta, all wrapped in a whole wheat puff pastry. If cooking isn’t your style, make a reservation to dine in. From delicate squash blossoms, to fried artichokes, Salmone salad, handmade fresh pastas, and perfect desserts she is sure to have a memorable day. 404-500-2181; storicofresco.com.M
Brunch with a view is on tap for mom at 5Church Atlanta from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost of a delicious buffet is $40 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under (tax and gratuity not included). Dinner service begins at 6 p.m. 5Church is participating in OpenTable’s #diningmode promotion encouraging diners to put aside phones and give the gift of being truly present over a great meal. 404-400-3669; 5churchatlanta.com.
The buffet’s the thing at Livingston Restaurant + Bar in the Georgian Terrace Hotel from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tastefully adorn your plate with menu items such as peach French toast, salmon and red wine butter and chef-carved house-smoked turkey breast. The spread also features a selection of breads and pastries, omelet stations, a cold buffet with fruits and salads, a children’s buffet and a dessert station. Price is $40 for adults and $15 for children ages 6 to 12 (children ages 5 and under are complimentary). In addition to the restaurant, The Grand Ballroom also is open for Sunday brunch. Three-hour parking is complimentary. 404-897-5000; livingstonatlanta.com.
The Federal will be serving up French cuisine and traditional American steakhouse brunch favorites from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and again at dinner from 5-9 p.m. Mom will also receive a surprise gift when dining. 404-343-3857; thefederalatl.com.V
In addition to brunch specials such as crab cakes topped with lemon dill sauce and cauliflower and pancetta quiche with a side salad, every mother who dines at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland on Mother’s Day is eligible to win a massage at Natural Body Spa. 404-876-7249; atkinspark.com.
Truva Turkish Kitchen is happy to take your mom on a trip around the world without ever leaving the confines of Virginia-Highland. The restaurant will be serving its traditional Sunday brunch menu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. along with Mother’s Day specials of salmon cake, lamb stew and Georgia pecan and apple cobbler. Dinner will be available until 10 p.m. All moms will be celebrated with a complimentary mimosa at brunch and a glass of Champagne at dinner. Truva is also participating in OpenTable’s #diningmode promotion encouraging diners to put aside phones and reconnect this Mother’s Day. 404-288-1007; truvahighland.com.O
If you bring mom to Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., she can savor a garden of eatin’ experience and enjoy a special three-course prix fixe seed-to-fork culinary adventure. The “Mother’s Day All Day” menu is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children and features items such as piquillo pepper crab bisque, shrimp and grits and pastrami-rubbed wagyu flank steak. 770-817-0161; miltonscuisine.com.
You won’t need to go fishing for compliments if you treat mom to the brunch buffet at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Canton Street. They’ll be serving up the ocean’s bounties from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The price is $34.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids 12 and under. Regular dinner will be served alongside chef specialties from 4-9 p.m. 770-993-5749; thebigketch.com.
Children who once took their mothers to Ray’s Restaurants for Mother’s Day are now being treated to the lavish brunch by their own children – the tradition is as long standing as it is highly heralded. Ray’s on the River (770-955-1187) in Sandy Springs and Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064) in Alpharetta will be wowing guests from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $55 per adult and $27.50 for children ages 5 to 10. For those planning a day in the city, Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224) will be serving its buffet from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The cost is $50 for adults; $25 for children ages 5 to 10. raysrestaurants.com.
Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar is serving a special three-course brunch from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at its Brookhaven and Alpharetta locations. The cost is $35 for adults; $17 for children. Dinner will be served at the Brookhaven location from 5-9 p.m. Alpharetta: 770-752-0922. Brookhaven: 470-395-8989; secretokitchen.com.E
While Decatur’s Revival will be serving brunch and dinner as usual (10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.), they want to help make the celebration last a little longer. That’s why they’re encouraging guests to order one of their To-Go Confections. Diners can choose from sinfully delicious options such as red velvet cake and lemon ice box pie. 470-225-6770; revivaldecatur.com.
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