Updated 5/6/2021 11:00 AM
What a year this has been. Now more than ever would be a time to treat Mom to a brunch or dinner on Mother s Day this year Sunday, May 9 to show her just how special she is.
While many suburban restaurants are once again offering dine-in options following COVID-19 safety protocols, if you want to celebrate at home, many eateries are obliging with special meal packages to-go. Here are some specials we found, but make sure to make reservations or order to-go soon.
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2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, (847) 664-7999, allgauersriverfrontrestaurant.com/. Celebrate Mom with a plated brunch featuring shared appetizers, salad or yogurt parfait, an entree (crabcake Benedict for $38, stuffed brioche French toast for $35, berry and Nutella crepes for $36, beef pot roast skillet for $38, boursin-crusted chicken breast for $43, Dijon-crusted lamb chops for $49, prime rib for $49, grilled vegetable grain bowl for $39), dessert, drinks, and compliment
After all, families have endured more than a year of a global pandemic.
Some moms have played the role of remote learning instructor or instructional aide in addition to the plethora of jobs they already accomplish each day.
May 9 is a chance to pay tribute to all the moms out there. (And many of them are tired of takeout, by the way.)
If you don’t want to cook or can’t cook, consider treating Mom (and maybe grandma) to brunch.
There are quite a few restaurants throughout South Jersey offering brunch on Mother’s Day. They sound simply delightful, too. Have you heard of Upright French toast? How does a seafood omelet sound? Or high tea at noon with a Craisin and white chocolate scone?