Monday, May 7, 2012

[HOT LIST] Mother's Day brunch

Brunch at Beverly Hills Grill. Photo by Nicole Rupersburg. 


Easter brunch is pretty much a practice run for Mother's Day brunch. If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, the way to mom's heart is through fancy brunch buffets and prix fixe menus. The more she raves about how nice the place is and how you're spending too much money on her, the more you win. Here are some of metro Detroit's best for Mother's Day brunch!


#1 The Rattlesnake (Detroit)

Holiday brunches at the Rattlesnake are no joke. Check out the fabulous display of salads, meats, chef-prepared foods and sweets galore, not to mention bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys!

Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Starter + Salad Display
Ruby Red + White Grapefruit Brulee with Margarita Syrup
Pineapple, Honeydew + Papaya with Basil, Lime + Mint
Medley of Berries with Star Anise Syrup | Vanilla Yogurt + Granola Parfaits
Boursin Stuffed Portobella + Baby Artichoke Salad with Cabernet + Chive Essence
Spring Pea + Asparagus Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Field Greens, Feta + Tomato Salad with Calamata Olives + Roasted Beets
Smoked Scottish Salmon with Watercress, Caper + Radish Salad
Assorted Rattlesnake Breakfast Breads, Scones + Mini Muffins

Chef-Presented Stations
Spice-Rubbed Roast Prime Rib of Beef | Herb-Crusted Leg of Michigan Lamb
Horseradish-Chive Aioli, Grained Mustard Sauce and Spring Gremolata
Organic Egg Omelet Station featuring Whole Grain Pancakes + Waffles
Maple Syrup | Lemon + Mint Infused Blueberry Compote

Brunch Necessities
Pan-Roasted Breast of Chicken with Oven-Dried Tomatoes + Rosemary
Baked Eggs in Honey Ham Cups with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Grilled Nova Salmon with Dijon Cream + Chives
Pan Seared Lump Crab Cakes, Poached Egg + Chipotle Holandaise
Asparagus + Hazelnut Barley Risotto | Crispy Asiago-Crusted Smashed Red Skins
Smoked Chicken-Apple Sausage | Sweet + Spicy Thick-Cut Bacon

Kids’ Zone
Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese | Housemade PB + J Poptarts
Fresh Fruit Platter with Grapes, Apples, Pears + Pineapple | Assorted Yogurts
French Toast Fingers with Cinnamon-Sugar + Maple Syrup
Chicken Fingers with Ranch + Honey-Mustard
Spring Cake Pops with Spring Frosting | Housemade Cookies | Cream Cheese Brownies
Assorted Chocolate Truffles | White Chocolate Ravioli | Cheesecake Bites | Fruit Flans
Whole Carrot Cakes | Whole Chocolate-Raspberry Layer Cakes

Rattlesnake Coffee + Tea Service | Fresh-Squeezed Juices | Sodas or Water

Mimosa + Bloody Mary Bar, $15 per person (1.5 Hours of Service)
Sparkling Wine with Fresh-Squeezed Clementine, Blood Orange or Cranberry Juices
Premium Vodka with Farouk’s Blood Mary Mix garnished with Housemade Pickles

Adults, $39 | Children 10-4 years, $12 | Children under 4, complimentary

Prices do not include other beverages, sales tax or gratuity. No coupons or promotions may be used. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

Make your reservations for our 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. seatings by calling 313-567-4400.


#2 Hudson Cafe (Detroit)

Three-course menu $18, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., make reservations at 313-237-1000

First course
Assorted muffins, breads and pastries
Second course (choice of)
*3-egg omelet served with choice of fresh fruit, house-made potatoes or cheesy grits and toast; vegetarian, triple-triple or Baja Cali.
*Creme Brûlée French Toast served with side of breakfast meat
*Very Berry French Stuffed Toast, served with side of breakfast meat
*Gluten-free pancakes, served with side of breakfast meat
*Vegan tofu skillet with tomato, onion, mushroom, served with house-made potatoes and fresh fruit
Third course
Assorted cookies and cupcakes

Crepe station (available tableside, $4 per person)

Children's menu for children 12 and under, $8
Mickey Mouse pancakes with with sausage or bacon and dessert


Mother's Day Brunch will be served 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chef Grostick will be featuring all new brunch specials like Fried Chicken + Waffles, Banana Bread French Toast and Smoked Chicken + Wild Mushroom crepes. Unlimited Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar $15.


#4 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar (Birmingham, Livonia)
With a $25 dining gift card for mom, compliments of Fleming’s*

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $34.95**
Reservations recommended

Celebration Cocktail
BLOOD ORANGE FIZZ
A refreshing brunch concoction: exotic Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Stoli Vodka, fresh lemon juice and a splash of club soda. $6.95†

Choice of Appetizer
THE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onions and crumbled blue cheese

FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY
berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce

Choice of Entrée
FILET MIGNON BENEDICT
sliced filet mignon and egg on an English muffin with herb béarnaise sauce and tomato concassé

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE FRENCH TOAST
Grand Marnier battered brioche, maple syrup and country sausage

FLEMING'S FRITTATA
choice of Shrimp or Filet Mignon
egg, mushroom, asparagus, onion, red pepper and gruyère cheese

STEAKHOUSE FILET MIGNON COBB
fresh greens with blue cheese, egg, bacon, avocado, tomato and red onion balsamic vinaigrette

PRIME RIB OF BEEF
slow roasted, served with a trio of sauces

Entrées served with:
POTATOES O'BRIEN peppers and onions
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS mushrooms

Choice of Dessert
WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
bourbon crème anglaise

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard served with fresh seasonal berries

WALNUT TURTLE PIE
housemade caramel, walnuts and chocolate in a chocolate pie crust

CHILDREN'S BRUNCH MENU, $16.95† (ages 12 and under)

Starter
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce

Choice of Entrée
CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST
served with sausage link or bacon

CHEDDAR CHEESE OMELET
made with two eggs, served with sausage link or bacon

STEAK AND FRIES
filet mignon and baked potato fries

CHICKEN STRIPS AND FRIES
crispy baked chicken breast strips with honey-mustard dipping sauce and baked potato fries

Choice of Beverage
2% MILK, SOFT DRINK or JUICE

Choice of Dessert
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
FRESH FRUIT SORBET

* $25 Dining Card valid 05/14/12 - 06/15/12.
** Excluding cocktail, tax and gratuity.
† Excluding tax and gratuity.


#5 Mosaic Restaurant (Greektown)
Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
$29pp++
Bottomless mimosas $5
Children 12 and under $12
Make reservations 313-962-9366


Last chance: Wolfgang Puck Grille (Detroit)
This will be the last day of service for the Wolfgang Puck Grille inside the MGM Grand Detroit. The restaurant announced this week that it will be closing on May 13 and will immediately start renovations for a new restaurant to take its place. It is a sad day to see this place go, but we are happy Executive Chef Marc Djozlija (who has worked for Puck for over 20 years) will be staying in Detroit for the time being.

Also: 24grille (Detroit), Capital Grille (Troy), Ocean Prime (Troy), Mani Osteria and Bar (Ann Arbor), Iridescence (Detroit), Mitchell's Fish Market (various locations), Real Seafood Company (Ann Arbor), Cameron's Steakhouse (Birmingham), D'Amato's Restaurant (Royal Oak), Fiamma Grille (Plymouth), Carlyle Grill (Ann Arbor), Fountain Bistro (Detroit), Loon Rover Cafe (Sterling Heights), Maggiano's Little Italy (Troy), Gratzi (Ann Arbor), Opus One (Detroit), Northern Lakes Seafood Company (Bloomfield Hills), Rocky's of Northville (Northville), Tria (Dearborn), Vinology (Ann Arbor)