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.
Wrigleyville, 3745 N. Southport Ave.
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.
The Mother's Day Gift Basket includes a full brunch spread for four-six people, and special offerings from each of Ballyhoo's restaurants. The basket also includes:
- A choice of beverage (wine, mimosa or bloody mary kit)
- a $50 gift card to the restaurants
- fresh pasta and Pomodoro sauce from Coda
- the special Ballyhoo Sparrow Coffee blend
- a Flowers for Dreams bouquet and much more!
Details and orders can be placed on the website. The basket is $250, and is available for pick-up or delivery.
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Beatrix
Streeterville, 671 N. St Clair St.
Beatrix has teamed up with Flowers For Dreams to include a flower bouquet for Mom alongside a special brunch for four people.
The Mother's Day Brunch & Bouquet Bundle for four includes:
- Baked Apple French Toast
- Scrambled Eggs (pro tip: top it with lobster!)
- Brown Sugar Bacon
- Maple Chicken Sausage
- Wild-Berry Parfaits
- Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
- Intelligentsia Coffee.
The Mother's Day Brunch & Bouquet Bundle cost $110.95, plus tax. Looking for brunch for two? A Mother's Day Brunch menu for two is available as well for $23.95 per person, plus tax.
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
2443 W 16th St., Chicago
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:
Starters:
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Board
- Shrimp Cocktail with Seafood Cocktail Sauce
- Garden Quiche
Entree:
- Grilled Split Cornish Hen with Dressing, or
- Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce
Vegetables:
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts with (or without) Bacon, or
- Roasted Vegetables
Dessert:
- Lemon Pound Cake
Orders are available for delivery for $30 and must be placed by Thursday, May 7.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
South Loop, 1401 S. Michigan Ave.
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.
Bucktown/Wicker Park, 1649 N. Damen Ave. | River North, 901 N. Larrabee St. | Gold Coast, 1127 N. State St.
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.
Brunch cocktails: Choose 1
- Sparkling prosecco with fresh orange juice
- Bloody Mother with Vodka
Starters: Choose 2
- Selection of mini pastries
- Granola and yogurt parfait
Entrees: Choose 2
- Breakfast Frittata served with crispy bacon and potato hash
- Spinach, tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil quiche with a simple side salad
- Smoked salmon with everything bagel, cream cheese, shaved red onion, cucumber, tomato, capers, and lemon
- French cinnamon toast with blueberries and maple syrup, served with a side of bacon
- Mexican chicken enchiladas served with southwest potato hash
Dessert: To share
- Chocolate strawberries, truffles, and cookies
Add-ons:
- Orange juice $8 QT
- Box of coffee with half n half, sugar $20
- Applewood Bacon or Chicken Sausage $5
- Southwest Potato Hash $4
- A bunch of spring flowers $30
Order here online. The Goddess and Grocer offers free store pick-up at their Bucktown or State Street locations, or local delivery for $20 with a minimum order of $100.
Good Ambler
Fulton Market, 216 N. Peoria
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
Near North Side, 60 E. Grand Ave.
Joe's Seafood – Chicago will be offering a Classic Shellfish Dinner for four for $199.95, plus tax.
The meal package includes:
- Florida Stone Crab Claws
- Alaskan King Crab Legs
- Joe's Chopped Salad
- Jennie's Mashed Potatoes
- Joe's Grilled Tomatoes
- Key Lime Pie.
Orders must be placed by Friday, May 8 at noon. Order online for carryout only.
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RPM Italian
River North, 52 W. Illinois
Celebrate Mother's Day with a shared RPM Italian meal for four!
The meal includes:
- Truffled Garlic Bread
- Heirloom Tomato Salad
- RPM Lasagna with Bolognese & Herbed Ricotta, Grilled Asparagus
- Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Add on an optional Bellini Kit and bouquet of spring Dutch tulips to round out the special day. The price is $80, plus tax.
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
Wheeling, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. Saranello's is offering family-style Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner packages for four people that are $100, plus tax.
The brunch includes:
- Citrus-cured Atlantic Salmon
- Classic Eggs Benedict
- Canadian Bacon
- Smoked Vermont turkey with cranberry relish
- 1.5 lbs of Roast Sirloin Prime Beef with horseradish cream and more.
You can add a Make-At-Home Mimosa Kit for $10, plus tax.
The dinner includes:
- Parmesan & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
- Large Gulf Shrimp with cocktail sauce
- 1 lbs of pistachio-crusted Lake Superior Whitefish
- Baked Mac and Cheese with aged Tillamook cheddar
- A whole fresh baked Apple Pie and more.
You can add on a bottle of wine for $25, plus tax.
River North, 21. E. Hubbard St., Chicago | Schaumburg, 1900 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
Shaw's Chicago & Schaumburg are offering Mother's Day brunch and dinner packages for $99 each, plus tax for four people.
The brunch includes:
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast
- Bagels & Lox
- Fruit Salad, and more!
The dinner package includes:
- Shaw's Clam Chowder
- Caesar Salad
- Mini Raspberry Pie
Both packages allow for add-on proteins such as Alaskan King Crab Legs and Roasted Tenderloin, as well as cocktail kits and bottles of wine for additional charges.
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.
Andersonville, 5553 N. Clark St.
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.
The Wine & Cheese Basket includes:
- Bottle of Sparkling & Bottle of Rose
- Assorted Cheeses
- Housemade Duck Pate
- Black Pepper Crostini
- Assorted Crackers
- Assorted Accoutrements
- Andersonville Fine Foods Koval Bourbon Nuts
- Chef Sweet Charity's Macaroons
Orders can be made online. The deadline to order is Thursday, May 8.
