Mother’s Day brunch spots
Bluepoint Oyster Bar
741 W. Randolph St.
312-207-1222
There are more than 20 items and six serving stations at this affordable Mother’s Day buffet brunch. $20.95, $9.99 ages 6-14.
Caliterra
Wyndham Chicago Hotel
633 N. St. Clair St.
312-274-4444
Sit back and let brunch come to you; rolling carts deliver up to 25 tasting portions of dishes such as crunchy shrimp “cigars,” steak salad, roast lamb and creme brulee. $39; $12, ages 12 and younger.
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
312-294-6894
The Grand Ballroom will be the site of a huge buffet with made-to-order food stations and an elaborate sweet table, plus live jazz and a magician. $55; $25, ages 6-12.
Salpicon
1252 N. Wells St.
312-988-7811
Can Mom take the heat? Then take her to this caliente Mexican, which will serve a special a la carte menu (entrees $10-$24) from
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Va Pensiero
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston
847-475-7779
Ordinarily open only for dinner, this superior Italian restaurant will serve a three-course brunch for $30 (children’s menu $15) and will feature its regular a la carte menu beginning at 5 p.m. (entrees $16-$24).
Credit cards: A, DC, M, V
Reservations: Recommended
Noise: Conversation-challenged
Other: Wheelchair accessible; valet parking; covered outdoor patio.
