Mother’s Day 2013: East Valley

Looking for Mother’s Day Brunch in the East Valley? Check out these restaurants below:

• Cookies From Home

Where: 1605 W University Dr, #106 in Tempe

Details: Locally-owned Cookies From Home is offering special Mother’s Day tins and gift baskets in different sizes. Their made from scratch cookies are baked fresh daily (never frozen) and come in an assortment of flavors.

Cost: Contact store for details.

For more info:Call 800-543-8133

• Ko’Sin

Where: Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa at 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 85226

When: May 12th, 11am-3pm

Details: Treat Mom to a 4-course brunch with a pre-fixe menu along with a specialty children’s menu for the apples of her eye. Feast on a Native sushi roll, spicy white corn bisque, Mache greens, Gila River fry bread Benedict with seared crab cakes and smoked chipotle hollandaise, or lobster pot pie. Other options include; petite filet of beef served with Crow’s Dairy goat cheese and lobster potato puree or espresso-dusted elk tenderloin with celery root puree, candy stripe baby beets and peppercorn huckleberry sauce. And for the grand finale, guests are invited to leave self-restraint behind and treat themselves to white chocolate crème brulée, a lemon raspberry tart or chocolate caramel bombe.

Cost: $66 per adult, $60 for seniors, $25 children 5-12 with children 4 and under free.

Perk for Mom: Every mother in attendance will receive a complimentary long stemmed rose.

For more info: Call 602-385-5726

• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Where: 905 North 54th Street, Chandler 85226

When: May 12th 11:30am to 3pm

Details: Make this Mother’s Day even more memorable with a special brunch for a special woman. Our chefs are preparing a three-course menu every mom will love. Please see the full brunch menu here. Fleming’s regular and children’s menus will also be available all day and evening.

Cost: $36.95

Perk for mom: All Mothers will receive a $25 gift card to be used on a future visit

For more info: Call480-940-1900

• SanTan Brewing Company

Where: 8 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, 85225

When: May 12th 9am to 12:30pm

Details: After all you’ve put her through, Mom deserves a beer! Let Mom relax and feast on an eclectic and casual menu. Head over to their website to see the full brunch menu.

Cost: $23 per adult and $13 for children 12 and under

Perk for Mom: Mom relieves a complimentary half pint of their hand crafted beers or a SanTan mimosa

For more info: Call 480-917-8700

• SanTan Elegante Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert

Where: The DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert 1800 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert 85295

When: May 12th 10am to 3pm

Details: Brunch items you can choose from will include an omelet & waffle station, apple wood smoked bacon and breakfast sausage patties, tomato, mushroom, and spinach frittata, breakfast potatoes and baskets of breads, muffins, Danish, and croissants; sliced fresh fruit & cheese, salad bar, iced peel & eat shrimp, snow crab claws, seafood salad and Norwegian smoked salmon. Choose from dilled salmon, roasted chicken or port wine beef as an entree. The kids will have their own station complete with chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, French fries, and corn. The Sweet Endings Buffet has assorted cakes, cookies, tarts, and confections. Complimentary Champagne and Mimosa. Sparkling apple cider will be available.

Time: 10am to 3pm

Cost: Adults: $37.95 per person; Children (4-12yrs) $17.95; children 3 and under are free. (20% gratuity & tax will be added)

Perk for Mom: Bring this completed form with you to be entered into a drawing for some fantastic prizes including dinner for two, or an over-night stays at the hotel.

For more information: Call 480-809-4100

• The Thirsty Lion

Where: 2000 E Rio Salado Pky, Tempe 85281

When: May 12th

Details: This year, The Thirsty Lion is offering moms a free sweet treat when they walk in the door to remember their special day. Located in Tempe Marketplace, The Thirsty Lion combines the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports. Thirsty Lion’s culinary commitment is to provide cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients, bold flavors, scratch recipes and seasonal fresh sheets.

Cost: Varies.

Perk for Mom: Free sweet treat!

For more info:Call 480-968-2920

• Verona Chophouse

Lone Butte Casino 1077 S. Kyrene Rd Chandler, AZ 85226

Details: This buffet type brunch will feature an omelet station, salt crusted prime rib of beef, seared grouper with tomato, pancetta & garlic, roasted potato gratin with gruyere, wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, chocolate dipped cannolis & strawberries, milk chocolate truffles and much more!

Time: 11am to 6pm

Cost: $29.99 per person

For more information: Call 520-796-8952