Spoil Mom This Mother's Day:
From Brunch, Lunch To Dinner, Make This Day With Mom The Most Memorable!
CELESTINO RISTORANTE:
Celestino Ristorante owner and Executive Chef Calogero Drago has created a very special Mother’s Day Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu designed to spoil Mom Italian style! Start the evening off with the delicious Buffalo Mozzarella Salad with fresh tomato. For the Second Course, choose between the Artichoke Ravioli with black truffle sauce, or the Spinach and Pea Risotto. Mom can also take pleasure in the Third Course which includes the delicious Grilled Salmon with Sorelle. The exclusive Mother’s Day Dessert, the Torta della Nonna, also known as "Grandmother's Cake" will have everyone crying, “Delizioso!” after the first bite with a rich creamy custard filling, topped with pine nuts. Also, do not forget to toast Mom with a bottle of one of Celestino Ristorante’s award-winning international wines. The Mother’s Day Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu is $58.00 per person and the regular à la carte menu is also available for Mom to choose exactly what she wants as well.
Photos: Grilled Salmon, Garden Patio, Risotto, Spinach Pea Risotto
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Celestino Ristorante
Celestino Ristorante will be open for Mother’s Day Dinner, Sunday, May 13th from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm; 141 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101; 626.795.4006; www.CelestinoPasadena.com
THE RAYMOND 1886:
Executive Chef Tim Guiltinan has something extra special prepared for Mom at Pasadena’s The Raymond 1886 this Mother’s Day. Kick-off Mother’s Day Brunch with Things to Start With like the Golden Apple Fritters with maple syrup, or the Homemade Cinnamon Roll with homemade cream cheese frosting. For Mom’s that are craving an eggs-stravaganza of a Brunch, there are Chef Inspired Omelets such as the Shrimp, Thyme, Sundried Tomato, Sweet Corn and Crème Fraiche Omelet, or the Italian Baked Eggs with prosciutto, potatoes and mushrooms baked with tomato and Parmesan with sourdough. Get a little South of the Border flavor with Huevos Montuleños, featuring scrambled eggs on crispy tortillas accompanied with black beans, corn salsa, roasted tomato-guajillo chile sauce, avocado, and cotija cheese. Enjoy Eggs and Other Breakfast Items like the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, avocado and bacon, corned beef hash, or classic Canadian bacon. Encourage Mom to indulge her sweet tooth this Mother’s Day with breakfast treats like the Pineapple French Toast with vanilla-brioche, caramelized pineapple and honey butter, or dig into the Cheddar & Herb Cakes, featuring savory pancakes layered with ham, cheddar, white mushrooms and a poached egg. If Lunch is what is preferred, The Raymond 1886 has a little bit of everything for Mom starting with the Blackened Salmon Salad with lightly blackened salmon over organic baby spinach, mixed greens, marinated beets, vine ripened tomato, red onion, haricot vert, and hazelnuts served with a lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette, the Spinach and Strawberry Salad with fresh strawberries, Spanish manchego, red onion and balsamic dressing, and the delectable Togarashi Crusted Ahi sandwich with fresh Hawaiian Ahi, soy marinated cucumbers, wasabi aioli, sprouts, lettuce, and tomato. Mother’s Day Brunch at The Raymond 1886 is not complete for Mom without a fresh squeezed Mimosa or a perfectly crafted cocktail from 1886 like the Ramos Fizz with gin, fresh citrus, cream, egg white and orange-flower water, topped with a splash of soda.
Photos: The Raymond Outdoor Patio, Grapefruit, Ramos Fizz Cocktail, Pastries, Salmon Benedict
Photo Credit: acuna-hansen
The Raymond 1886 is open for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, and for Mother's Day Dinner from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136; www.TheRaymond.com
TWOHEY’S TAVERN:
Take a stroll through sunny Pasadena and take your mom to the newly opened Twohey’s Tavern for a delicious Mother’s Day meal. Start off Mother’s Day Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas or a specialty cocktail created by Head Bartender Enrique Vasco, such as the vibrant Queen Genever made with Amaro, Bols Genever, orange juice, eggs whites, and simple syrup. Next, start off the dining celebration with the Velvet Pancakes that are almost as sweet as your mother with whipped butter and Vermont maple syrup or the Brioche French Toast with maple caramel, toasted almonds, and orange zest. Enjoy more traditional and savory dishes like Eggs Benedict prepared with smoked ham, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise, with country potatoes, or the Dropped Eggs on Toast with brioche toast, poached eggs, and soft herbs. If Mom is craving Lunch, Twohey’s Tavern will also be serving delectable dishes like the Smoked Chicken Salad with bib lettuce, orange, sweet onion, toasted almond, soft herbs, and wildflower honey or the Grilled Salmon Salad made with shaved fennel, scallions, pearl barley, wild rice, beets, capers, and beet vinaigrette. Make the perfect toast to Mom with another round of Mimosas and truly savor this delectably delightful Mother’s Day!
Photo: Twohey’s Tavern Dining Room, Brioche French Toast, Queen Genever Cocktail, Mimosas
Photo Credit: acuna-hansen
Twohey’s Tavern will be open for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, and for Dinner from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 2835 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA; 626.284.7387; www.Twohey’sTavern.com