From Jean Brandau,
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I'm sure you're planning on doing something extra special for your wife or mother this Mother's Day. Here's some ideas I've been thinking about: give her a spa gift certificate, buy her some special chocolate or give her a break from cooking and try cooking yourself . Of course, you can always take her out for brunch, lunch or dinner. Here's some specials from restaurants around town for Mother's Day:

Radisson Suite Hotel
Where: 6000 Memorial Parkway S
Features: Mother's Day Brunch menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu, turkey & dressing, baked tilapia, carved roast top sirloin, bourbon glazed Stephenson Ham, whole smoked salmon display, baked tilapia, omelet & pasta stations, Mexican corn, fresh baked bread, fresh fruit & cheeses, buttered mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, Cajun Crab Salad, dessert table
Time: 11:00 AM until 2 PM
Cost: $25.95 adults; $19.95 seniors, $10.95 children 6-12; 5 & under free
Reservations suggested 882-9400 ext. 757.

Westin Hotel
Where: Bridge Street
Features: Made to order omelets with variety of cheeses, brie, cermini mushrooms, spinah, smoked bacon, ham, smoked salmon, grilled vegetables; waffles with blackberry butter, strawberries, fresh berry compote, baked apples, chocolate chips, toasted pecans, carmel sauce, vermont maple syrup; pasta--penne, linguine, gnocchi, roasted vegetable, pnie nuts, chicken breast, crushed red pepper, pesto sauce, alfredo sauce, marinara; breakfast table includes frittata, golden hash browns, country sausage, smoked bacon, muffins, fruit & nut breads, coffee cake, biscuits, crossants; brunch items include mango bbq chicken, short ribs, smashed potatoes with red eye gravy, creamy brie polenta, caesar salad, fresh melons, greek salad; roast rib eye and ham carving stations; peach cobbler, chocolate spoon bread, fresh pear tartatin, assorted cookies and variety of beverages.
Time: 11:00 AM until 3 PM
Cost: $35 adults; $30 military, $15 children 5-12; Under 5, complimentary
Reservations suggested (256) 428-2001.

Lofton's at the Select Hotel by Holiday Inn (formerly Hilton)
Where: 401 Williams Ave.
Features: 6 salads including Ambrosia salad, seafood pasta salad; fruit, ham, leg of lamb, omelets, shrimp, pineapple chicken, crab claws, roasted prime rib, fresh whole poached salmon, breakfast meats, omelettes, Chef's dessert display.
Cost: $21.95 adults, $19.95 seniors, $12.95 children 6-12, under 6 free (price does not include beverage)
Seatings: Restaurant--10:30 am; 12:30 pm; 2:30 pm
Ballroom Seating--11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Reservations suggested 533-1401 ext. 636.

Holiday Inn Hopper's Bar & Grill
Where: 5903 University Dr.
Features:Omelets and Waffles Cooked to Order, Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits, Home Fries and Gravy, Soup and Salads, Carved Roast Beef, Roast Pork, & Baked Ham, Fresh Baked Salmon, Turkey and Dressing, Chicken and Dumplings, Fried Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Whipped Potatoes, Fresh Greens, Broccoli Casserole & Lots More.
Cost: $22.95 adults, $19.95 seniors, $7.95 children 5-12, under 5 free (price includes beverage)
Time: seatings 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm
Reservations suggested 830-0600.

Marriott Hotel--Porter's Steakhouse
Where: 5 Tranquility Base
Features: Hickory Pulled Pork, Salisbury Steak with Grilled Onions, Citrus Seasoned Chicken, Sambuca Salmon, Garden Blend Rice, Scallop Potatoes, Maple Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Summer Squash & Zucchini, Red Cabbage & Apples, Virginia Ham and Top Round carving stations, Omelet Station, Gourmet Soups, Pasta Station, Dessert Station
Price includes a glass of champagne or mimosa for those 21 yrs. & older.
Cost: $27.95 adults, $24.95 seniors, $9.95 children 6-11, under 5 free (price includes beverage)
Time: 11 am to 1:30 pm
Reservations suggested 830-2222 ext. 6163.

Carrabba's Italian Grill
Where: 2801 Memorial Parkway (Parkway Place Mall)
Features: Order off regular menu (normally not open for lunch).
Cost: $12.99 to $19.99
Time: 11 am to 9 pm.
For more info, call 288-1333.

801 Franklin
Where: 801 Franklin Street
Time: Mother's Day Champagne Brunch 10 am-3 pm
Features: lobster & shrimp salad, smoked salmon, french toast station with caramelized apples, bananas foster & fresh blueberries, carving station featuring "berkshire" heirloom smoked ham & painted hills organic prime rib, "build your own" gourmet omelet table, rosemary roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, sinfully delicious desserts.
Cost: Children 7 and Under Eat Free; Children 8-14 $14.95; Adults: $32.95.
Reservations Strongly Recommended, call 519-8019.

Jazz Factory
Where: 109 Northside Square
Features: Special 3-course meal for adults and 2-course for children.
Cost: Adults: $19.95, Children: $9.95
Time: Seatings: 10 am-12 pm, 11:45 am-1:45 pm, walk ins after 1:30 pm
Phone: 539-1919

Luciano's
964 Airport Road
Time: 11:00 am - 2 p.m.; 5-9 pm
Features: Special Mother's Day menu
Cost: $10-$16
Reservations suggested at 885-0505.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Embassy Suites
800 Monroe Street
Phone: 539-3930
Carving bar, salad bar, dessert bar.
Cost: Adults: $29.95, Children 7-12: $14.95, 6 and under free
Time: Served from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Hildegard's German Cuisine (formerly Biergarden in Madison)
2357 C Whitesburg Dr. SE
Features: A special menu for Mother's Day featuring different Schnitzels and Kouladens, beverage included.
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Cost: $11.95 to $16.95, children half price.
Reservations suggested, 512-9776.

And no matter what, don't forget to tell that special mother in your life that you love her!

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