Enjoy a Delicious Pan-Asian Brunch on Mother's Day at Bites Asian Tapas in Lake View

              

Bites Asian Tapas

3313 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 270-5972

www.bitesasiantapas.com

Bites Asian Tapas is one of Chicago's newest dinner and weekend brunch jewels. This warm, contemporary restaurant features creative pan-Asian small plates that are receiving acclaim from food media and fans on social networking sites. Bites' weekend Asian brunch is a unique and mouth-watering adventure, and will definitely help create a memorable Mother's Day. All moms will receive a complimentary Mimosa to start (choice of orange, lychee or mango flavors) and a $10 gift certificate good for the next visit to Bites Asian Tapas.

Begin the Mother's Day celebration with tasty cocktails such as the Bloody Rooster ($7), Bites' take on the traditional Bloody Mary; the Wassup Wasabi ($7), with vodka, ginger syrup, lychee juice, lemon and wasabi; the Tom YUMtini ($8), with vodka, tom yum syrup and lime; the Ms. Gardenia ($7) with gin, simple syrup, rambutan juice, Midori, and lemon; and the Hot Geisha ($8), with Shochu, ginger syrup, lemon, lemongrass, mint and Thai chili powder; or choose from their wide selection of sangria, wine, sake and Asian beers.

 

Mom will love the colorful Asian brunch dishes, including the signature Green Tea Pancake ($8) with Matcha, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, almond and green tea ice cream; the Pulled Pork Waffle ($9), Asian styled pulled pork, BBQ sauce, scallion, and cheddar cheese; the Eggs Benedict ($9), with Vietnamese ham, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, served with Spinach Salad; the Korean Burger ($12), Korean Marinated Spicy Pork, lettuce, Fried Egg, Bi Bim Bap Sauce served with Taro Fries; and the Grilled Rib Eye Bahn Mi ($10), grilled medium rare rib eye, with lettuce, pickle, jalapeno, cilantro, spicy mayo and served with taro fries.

Complete your Mother's Day feast with an original dessert creation such as Coconut Crème Brulée ($5), Asian Churros ($5) or a refreshing Mango Chile Sorbet ($3, organic and dairy-free).

Delightful Pastries Caters to Mom

Three Chicago Area Locations Old Town 1720 N. Wells, 312-255-0724 Jefferson Park 5727 W. Lawrence, 773-545-7215 Chicago French Market 121 N. Clinton - 312-234-9644 Mother's Day is one of the busiest restaurant holidays. Why not considering surprising Mom with a beautiful catered brunch at home? Delightful Pastries recommends treating Mom and the family with their delicious tray of Quiche Bites, the perfect solution to groups with varying tastes. Choose from Frittata, Gruyere and Ham; Potato; Lamb and Spinach pie, or Vegan with Mushroom. Trays feature 18 pieces and can be ordered in any combination for $42 per tray. All Quiches and Frittata serves 8-10 people for $42 each.      Vegetable Quiche Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, leeks and onions, mixed with Swiss cheese and filled in a French pastry crust.      Ham & Swiss Quiche Creamy quiche filled with cubes of Krakus ham and Swiss cheese.     Leek and Gruyere Quiche Local leeks sautéed until tender, mixed with Gruyere and topped with custard in a French pastry crust.     Spinach Lamb Pie Layers of delicious lamb filling, topped with spinach and béchamel sauce in a French pastry crust.     Frittata Potato, caramelized onion, zucchini, yellow pepper, fresh herbs and Fontina cheese.   Throw a Mother's Day Dessert Bash Start a new Mother's Day tradition at home and throw a Mother's Day Dessert Bash. Delightful Pastries makes it easy. Their beautiful desserts are perfect for showing Mom how sweet she is. This year, Delightful Pastries will be featuring Mousse Hearts ($4 each or 2 for $6), loaded with passion fruit mousse or chocolate mousse, and Mother's Day Spring Cakes ($30) with either raspberry jam or apricot jam and finished with swirls of luscious buttercream. Can't decide? The Delightful tray of mini pastries ($40/small, 25-30 pieces; $80/large, 55-60 pieces) is for you. You don't have to choose, trays come with everything: tiramisu, chocolate mousse cups, fruit tarts, cannoli, éclairs, ganache tarts, key lime pies, lemon curd blueberry tart, boozy coconut macaroons, German chocolate cake, black forest torte and berry compote mousse cup. If you or Mom are gluten intolerant, don't worry. Delightful Pastries offers an array of Gluten-Free Mini Pastries (30 pieces for $30). Pick up a tray featuring chocolate mousse berry cups, lemon mousse topped with blueberries, strawberry custard trifle, caramel panna cotta, raspberry mousse cups, praline truffles, passion fruit truffles, and French macarons in assorted flavors.

Da Lobsta Rolls Out its Special Mother's Day Family Bundle for six, only $99, available May 11

               

Da Lobsta
12 E. Cedar St., Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 929-2423www.dalobstachicago.com

Da Lobsta is taking Chicago by storm with its colorful and fun attitude, topped only by the quality and flavor of its delicious Lobster Roll sandwiches and much, much more. Keep it casual and yummy on Mother's Day with Da Lobsta's special Mother's Day Family Bundle, with plenty of food for six people. Da Lobsta knows that some moms prefer a casual, relaxed day at home on Mother's Day, and so this is a great way to have an amazing and affordable lobster feast at home, with everything already prepared and ready to eat.

Da Lobsta's Mother's Day Family Bundle for six people, available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for takeout or delivery, includes the following tasty selections: 4 sandwiches (choose four from the variety of Da Lobsta's famous Lobster Roll sandwiches or try the Lobster BLT Sandwich or the Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich). The package also includes a choice of 2 large orders of soup (choose the New England Clam Chowda or the Soup of the Day) and 2 Chopped Salads with choice of dressing, plus 2 specialty dishes (Lobster Mac-N-Cheese or Lobster Crab Spinach Dip). If Blue Crab or Shrimp are more to your liking for your sandwiches or salads, just tell Da Lobsta when you order. The special price of the Mother's Day Family Bundle is only $99.00 (a $135 value) not including tax and delivery. That's $16.50 per person for a large and satisfying lobster feast, ready to eat and enjoy!

To make sure your Da Lobsta Mother's Day Family Bundle is ready and on time, please place your order by Friday, May 9 by calling Da Lobsta at (312) 929-2423. To see their complete menu, visit www.dalobstachicago.com. Da Lobsta also has a second location, open Monday through Saturday at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton, Chicago; 312-207-5705).