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Mother’s Day in Miami: How and Where to WOW Mom!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th and Mother’s Day is the perfect holiday to treat Mom to an amazing meal to really WOW her… and it’s no coincidence that ‘mom’ upside down spells ‘WOW’. Check out these exciting food & beverage offerings to make your celebration complete:

ZUMA Miami

This Mother’s day, Zuma Miami is happy to host you for their iconic brunch but they are also offering a special Chef’s Signature Mother’s Day Picnic Basket for two people. This celebratory take-out picnic basket features all of the restaurant’s favorites including: beef tataki, seared salmon, crab croquettes, spicy fried chicken with avocado, smoked trout roe with truffled egg yolk, three sashimi variations, spicy tuna roll, spicy yellowtail roll, salmon teriyaki, truffled chicken sando and grilled sweet potato. In addition to all of these savory delicacies, the signature picnic basket also includes yuzu key lime pie, chocolate zumo and 375 ml veuve clicquot ‘yellow lable’ AND 300 ml Zuma Junmai ginjo sake. All of this will only set you back $248 for two people.

Lido Restaurant & Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Surf Club

Americans may not be able to travel to Italy yet, but if you want to give Mom and unforgettable taste of Italy, Lido Restaurant & Champagne Bar at The Four Season’s Surf Club is just the ticket! Executive Chef Antonio Mermolia and his incredibly talented team will host La Dolce Vita Mother’s Day Brunch, which is promised to transport you and your Mother to the “Bel Paese” with a complete meal featuring apertivo Italiano, crudo bar, 72-hour leavened pizza for dal forno, and your choice of a main dish with options such as candele pasta filled with beef Genovese, spring lamb chops, swordfish smoked in charcoal, or Easter Frittata with asparagus. To complete La Dolce Vita brunch, dolci tradizionali Pasquali will be served as the sweet finale, which is also known as a selection of traditional Easter Sweets plus decadent house-made confections. Be sure to pair this incredible brunch menu with Valentino Longo’s imaginative cocktails or a spectacular bottle of bubbly (or wine), and this Mother’s Day brunch will be memorable for all of the most incredible reasons!

Michelle Bernstein Catering (MBC)

Give mom a break from cooking and doing the dishes, and make Pre-Mother’s Day easy by ordering an elegant and tasty meal from James Beard winner Michelle Bernstein. MBC is offering A 3-Course menu with optional add-ons and even floral arrangements to really WOW your loved one!

The menu includes a lobster salad with truffle vinaigrette, “cacio pepe” gnocci, herbaceious crispy crusted halibut with fresh snap peas, and a citrus tart with a torched meringue for just $58 per person (with a two person minimum). As if it couldn’t get any better, add-ons include beet pickled deviled eggs (+$14), seafood ceviche (+$18), grilled wagyu short ribs (+38), and even flan de Mama (+24). Craft cocktails, wines by the bottles, and two-tiers of floral arrangements by Daniel Events can also be added to your order. Click here to place your Mother’s Day order: https://mbcmiami.menu/delivery.

Le Jardinier

Celebrate Mom with Michelin-stars by Chef Alain Verzeroli at Le Jardinier in the Miami Design District. Enjoy their incredible Sunday Brunch from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. indoors or outdoors. Enjoy Ora King salmon rilette, carmelized onion & mushroom quiche, Lobster Eggs Benedict, Maine lobster, or Floridian rock shrimp with parmeasan polenta & romesco coralline bisque. Bottomless Franciacorta sparkling wine is also available for $55. Reservations are encouraged and can be made with RESY.

Casa Isola

Chef Jose Mendin and Santo Agnello invite moms to celebrate with their delicious Sunday brunch from 12 pm. - 3 p.m. Enjoy brunch favorites in addition to regular menu items, but consider the eggs in purgatory, canoli French toast, and Maria’s weekly Italian inspired pastries. Did we mention that all moms will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly? Reservations are strongly encouraged.

BOURBON Steak

Chef Michael Mina’s award-winning steakhouse inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for $85 per person. The buffet will feature an assortment of breakfast stations such as waffles, omelets, French toast and also BOURBON Steak favorites butter poached and wood-grilled sirloin, braised short rib, miso bass, mac n cheese and more. There buffet will also include a seafood raw bar, salads, and pastries and also includes bottomless mimosas or bloody Mary’s.

Rivertail

Bring Mom to enjoy Sunday Brunch at five-time James Beard Award-nominated Chef Jose Mendin’s seafood-driven waterfront restaurant, Rivertail. Start off with Raw Bar favorites such as Hamachi Crudo and Seafood Ceviche with watermelon, guajillo, peppers and mazu. Fan-favorites from Brunch Grub include Maine Lobster Benedict – poached organic eggs, brioche toast, yuzu hollandaise; Crab Chilaquiles with kimchi crab, salsa roja, cotija cheese, and fried egg; and crispy Chicken n’ Waffles accompanied by Korean BBQ syrup and spicy ranch. Brunch specials will also be available, please inquire with your server. Brunch is available Sunday from 11AM-4PM. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at rivertailftl.com.

Verde

Verde, located in Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is getting creative this Mother’s Day. Create your own masterpiece at Verde, who will be hosting a cookie decorating class, the perfect handcrafted personalized gift and bonding experience to make mom feel special on her day. Pair your unique cookie with locally inspired Mother’s Day brunch specials including Feta Salad, Lamb Pizza, Stuffed French Toast, Shrimp and Grits, and Strawberry Basil Panna Cotta, prepared by Executive Chef Hedy Goldsmith.