WHERE TO TREAT MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY - SUNDAY, MAY 12

Tujague’s
On Sunday, May 12th, enjoy Executive Chef Gus Martin’s decadent three-course prix-fixe (priced $46 - $64, based on main entree) Mother’s Day Brunch from 10AM - 2:30PM. Starters include Shrimp & Goat Cheese Crêpes - two crêpes filled with herb goat cheese and gulf shrimp in a rich béchamel sauce; Tujague's House Salad - mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, and sugar cane vinaigrette; Boudin Balls - house-made, served with pepper jelly; Gumbo Du Jour, and Turtle Soup. Featured Entrees include BBQ Shrimp and Grits - sautéed shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, and stone ground grits; Gulf Fish Amandine - sautéed filet of fish, haricot vert, toasted almonds, and citrus butter; Grilled Filet Mignon - 6 oz filet of beef served with potato mash, haricot vert, and chasseur sauce; Crab Cakes and Eggs - two pan-seared Louisiana crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted corn sauce, and sauce Choron; Lamb Chops - house-seasoned grilled rack of lamb, roasted butternut squash, pearl onions, red wine demi glaze, and fresh cut herbs. For dessert, indulge in the choice of Créme Brûlée, Bread Pudding, or Strawberry Shortcake. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujagues is located at 429 Decatur Street in the French Quarter. https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/

Compere Lapin
Treat your mother to a memorable Brunch this Mother’s Day at Compere Lapin. On Sunday, May 12th, Chef Nina Compton will offer an à la carte Brunch menu from 10:30AM - 2PM. Enjoy Buttermilk Biscuits with strawberry jam and whipped ricotta; Fried Chicken with biscuits and hot honey; Tater Tots with crème fraiche and caviar; Croque Madame with pimento cheese, ham, and eggs; Gulf Shrimp and Grits with Creole sauce; Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster and buttermilk ice cream; and Mango Crème Brûlée with coconut and berries. Don’t forget to try the Bottomless Brunch Punch for $25 per person and the new seasonal cocktails. Compere Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas Street. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 599-2119.  www.comperelapin.com.
 Alma Cafe
Executive Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo invites visitors to celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful a la carte Brunch on Sunday, May 12th. Paying tribute to her grandmother’s cooking with hearty dishes, enjoy creations such as Fritas Hodureñas with homemade flour tortillas, fried refried beans, crema, and queso; Huevos Rancheros with sunny-side up egg, black beans, housemade salsa, salsa macha, homemade crema, and queso cojita served on a homemade corn tortilla; Melissa’s Pancakes - six small pancakes with homemade crema fresca, strawberry jam, and powdered sugar; Baleadas Sencilla with eggs, refried beans, homemade crema, queso, and avocado served on a homemade flour tortilla; and the Charlotte Bowl - house-made yogurt, granola, locally sourced berries, roasted carrots, seasonal marmalade, lemon zest, and rose petals. The restaurant also offers a variety of house cocktails, classic cocktails, beer, dessert cocktails, and red and white wines. Alma Cafe is located at 800 Louisa Street. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 381-5877.    www.eatalmanola.com.
 Commons Club

On Sunday, May 12th from 9AM - 2PM,  let your mother experience a brunch of a lifetime with an incredible a la carte Mother’s Day Brunch from Executive Chef Chris Borges. Upon entry, mother’s will receive a complimentary rose, and will be guided to indulge in decadent seasonal dishes. Brunch specials include Shrimp and  Asparagus Benedict - toasted English muffin, sauteed shrimp, asparagus, two poached eggs, and brown butter hollandaise; Crawfish Rangoon Egg Roll - three crawfish and cream cheese stuffed egg rolls with a spicy aioli and caramel  fish sauce; and Roast Beet Salad with farmers cheese, citrus segments, frisee, fennel, and toasted pepitas. Additional dishes to try include Blueberry and Lemon Waffle - vanilla waffle, blueberry compote sweet lemon ricotta, and powdered sugar; Fried Egg Sandwich - English muffin, applewood smoked bacon cheddar cheese, and fermented chili aioli; and Gulf Shrimp and Bayou Cora Grits. Don’t forget to sip and savor specialty cocktails from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard. The special day will also feature a live performance by Tra$h Magnolia from 11AM - 2PM. Commons Club is located in the Virgin Hotels New Orleans, at 550 Baronne Street. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 603-8000. www.virginhotels.com/new-orleans. 
 Beggars Banquet
Beggars Banquet will offer patrons a flavorsome a la carte Mother’s Day Brunch from 10:30AM - 3PM. Revel in delicious dishes including Buttermilk Biscuits and Jam with soft butter and house jam; Cream Cheese Toast with figs, fig jam, arugula and sunflower seeds; Bananas Foster French Toast with sliced bananas, dark rum, and banana liquor; Crabby Benny with poached eggs, fresh gulf crabmeat, remoulade, English muffin, hollandaise, and potato hash; Steak and Eggs with two eggs, grilled hanger steak, hash browns, hollandaise, and buttermilk biscuits; and Get Shorty - boneless short ribs, poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce and potato hash. Beggars Banquet is located at 1330 Prytania Street. For reservations, visit Resy or by calling (504) 766-6711. www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com.

 Costera

The coastal Spanish restaurant invites visitors to indulge in a special Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday, May 12th, from 4PM - 9PM. Relish in new seasonal items like Braised Duck Breast with charred radicchio, apple fennel, and sour cherry molasses; or feast on a family-style tasting menu. The four-course tasting - priced at $70 per person - includes citrus and vermouth Marinated Olives; blistered Shishito Peppers with arbequina and Maldon; griddled sourdough with Boquerones and green olive tapenade; American red snapper Crudo with preserved citrus, pistachio, and chilies; charred romaine with Vegetables and buttermilk dressing; Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with sourdough and warm egg yolk; seared Yellowfin Tuna with pistachio romesco and shaved fennel; Seafood Paella with blue crab, gulf shrimp, littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, and chorizo; 24 oz boneless Ribeye a la Plancha with charred onion salsa verde; Papas Bravas with aioli and piquillo puree; wilted Broccoli with brown butter, capers, and fried garlic; and a selection of house-made desserts. Cocktails run the gamut from light spritzes to boozy concoctions, and the wine program highlights Old World Spanish and French selections. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania Street. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 302-2332. http://www.costerarestaurant.com/.
 
Osteria Lupo

Osteria Lupo - the Northern Italian Uptown hotspot - invites visitors to indulge in a delectable four-course lunch and dinner tasting menu for Mother’s Day from 11AM - 9PM. Priced at $65 per person, relish in a selection of antipasti, pastas, and desserts, which includes options such as  Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Marinated Mushrooms with chili, garlic, and oregano; Wood-Fired Oysters with Calabrian chili, garlic, and focaccia; Short Rib Cappelletti with caramelized onion, fennel, and parsnip; Spaghetti alla Chittara with Maine lobster, Trebbiano, and jalapeno; Gulf Fish with fennel, charred cipollini, olives, and chilies; Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; and a selection of house-made desserts. Sip on new specialty cocktails, including The Calvino with Buffalo Trace bourbon, apple brandy, St. Elizabeth’s AllSpice Dram, and lemon; and La Mola with Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, lime, and Angostura.  Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For reservations, visit Resy or by calling (504) 273-1268. https://www.osterialupo.com.   


Birdy’s
This Mother’s Day, Birdy’s - perched in the Lower Garden District - invites visitors to an appetizing Mother’s Day Brunch from 8AM - 3PM. On Sunday, May 12, indulge in sweet and savory dishes like Huevos Rancheros with black beans, slow simmered adobo chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado, cilantro and lime crema, and two eggs any style; Bruleed Bananas Foster Waffle with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar; Pulled Pork Benedict - citrus braised pork, poached eggs, hollandaise atop an English muffin; Louisiana Crawfish Melt with pepper jack cheese and caramelized trinity on a brioche bun; and the Birdy’s signature Brunch Board - a decadent spread fit for kings with donuts, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple cream cheese, and soft boiled eggs.  Birdy’s is located at 1320 Magazine Street. www.birdysnola.com.