CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Mother's Day is less than a week away, and while we might not be able to take our moms out to brunch or dinner this year, Chicagoans can still rely on some of the city's favorite restaurants to help make is a special day.
Many Chicago restaurants are finding ways to offer carry-out and delivery brunch and dinner packages, some including flower, wine or chocolate, to spoil the wonderful matriarchs, moms and grandmothers in our lives.
Remember, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. Be sure to order ahead to make the day special and easy.
Ballyhoo Hospitality, a hospitality group in Chicago, Illinois including Gemini Chicago, Coda di Volpe and Old Pueblo Cantina is offering a Mother's Day Brunch & Gift Basket.
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Beatrix
Beatrix has teamed up with Flowers For Dreams to include a flower bouquet for Mom alongside a special brunch for four people.
Orders must be placed by Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Brunch is available for carryout only, call to place an order and arrange a pick-up time, or order online for pick-up only.
Catering Out the Box
This Mother's Day, Catering Out The Box is offering a Mother's Day Brunch for four for $185 with the option of adding a Bloody Mary Kit (non-alcoholic) for $19.99, fresh squeezed juices (orange, strawberry, or watermelon) for $9.99, and a bouquet of flowers for $19.99.
The Mother's Day menu includes:
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
A long-time, family-owned South Loop establishment, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant presents mom with a delightful program of brunch goodness. A feast fit for a queen, opt for a savory spread, like the Lox & Bagel Platter—complete with mini bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and veggie fixings. The prix fixe menu includes your choice of Herb Encrusted Pork Loin or Beef Wellington entrée, a Caesar salad or Mixed Berry salad, classic sides and, of course, divine dessert offerings. Show mom even more love with Petit Fours, a gift box of tasty treats, macaroons and chocolates, and/or a bottle of Sparkling Rosé.
The Goddess and Grocer has created the ultimate "Mother’s Day Room Service Menu" for delivery or pick-up. Those ordering can choose their menu, cocktails, and add in a bouquet of flowers to make mom feel extra special this year.
Mother's Day Room Service serves two for $75 and extra guests are $19.50 each for three courses.
Good Ambler
Mondelēz, the dessert masters behind Oreos and Toblerone, will soon debut Good Amber, a gourmet chocolatier and café concept coming soon to Fulton Market in its full glory in partnership with 16” on Center. Chef Kevin McCormick is crafting gourmet DIY French Toast kits, plus he’s whipping up an array of artisanal pastries and desserts. Show mom some sweet gratitude with a Strawberry Shortcake, the seasonal confection, inspired by the classic "Gateaux Fraisier," consists of fluffy sponge cake, white chocolate vanilla bean mousse and fresh berries. Or, impress her with homemade breakfast-in-bed; Good Ambler’s DIY French Toast Kit comes with brioche French toast, vanilla bean roasted strawberries, and a sweet whipped mascarpone cream.
Pre-orders are accepted until Saturday, May 9 by noon via Caviar or by phone. Pick-up will be available Saturday and Sunday during normal business hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Joe’s Seafood – Chicago will be offering a Classic Shellfish Dinner for four for $199.95, plus tax.
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RPM Italian
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a shared RPM Italian meal for four!
Order by Friday, May 8 at noon. Available for carryout only, call to place an order and arrange a pick-up time or order online for pick-up only.
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Saranello’s
Shaw’s Chicago & Schaumburg are offering Mother’s Day brunch and dinner packages for $99 each, plus tax for four people.
Orders must be placed by Friday, May 8 at noon. Orders must be picked up by Sunday, May 10 for brunch between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and for dinner between 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Shaw’s Chicago’s a la carte dinner menu will be available in addition to the packages from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Call the restaurant of your choice to place an order and arrange a time for pick-up or order online for delivery or carryout.
16” On Center
Uniting their powerhouse roster of eateries, 16” On Center has developed an enviable menu for Mother’s Day revelers. The epicure meal package, which serves four includes a decadent Saint Lou’s Assembly Asparagus Toast, crafted with housemade sourdough, sunflower seeds, nduja hollandaise and spring vegetables, as well as Spring Quiche loaded with gruyere, creamed ramps, mushrooms from Dusek’s. Plus, each to-go meal is provisioned with a Greek yogurt parfait, bacon, and smashed potatoes accompaniments, plus indulgent Coffee Cake from Good Ambler. The Mother's Day package costs $56.
Boozy add-ons from MONEYGUN include a MOMosa and Bellini, with a novelty Mother’s Day sized glass, or a Frosé To-Gosé cocktail!
For more brownie points, throw in a flower bouquet expertly crafted by Hyde Park’s Cornell Florist.
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar is partnering with Andersonville Fine Foods to make this at-home Mother's Day extra special with wine & cheese Baskets for $80 and a Mother's Day Dinner for $60. The baskets and dinners are available for free delivery or pick up at Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar in Andersonville on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Uvae also offers bottles from its worldly wine collection for carryout.