Mother's Day Salsa Brunch at the Signia San Jose

In the past, the Fairmont San Jose has thrown some pretty epic Mother's Day events in their spacious ballrooms. I'm happy to see that the Signia by Hilton is keeping that traditional alive. 

For a more unique Mother's Day, they are doing a Salsa Brunch. In addition to the feast which is themed around Latin cuisine, there will be a DJ spinning Salsa, Cumbia, and other Latin genres.

The food options include:

• Spanish Tapas Board: A delectable assortment including Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, roasted pimientos, and much more, perfect for sharing.
• Ceviche and Chips: Dive into a refreshing assortment of seasonal ceviche complemented by tortilla chips, guacamole, and tangy lime.
• Chilled Seafood Bar: Savor lemongrass poached jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and oysters, accompanied by our tequila-lime cocktail sauce or mignonette.
• Assorted Sushi & Sashimi: A selection of maki rolls and sashimi featuring big eye tuna, salmon, and hamachi, served with all the traditional accompaniments.
• Desayuno: Customize your omelets at our omelet station, and don't miss the potato and egg Spanish torta or the decadent tres leche French toast pudding.
• Street Taco Bar: Assemble your dream taco with a variety of fillings including chicken tinga, pork carnitas, and cauliflower barbacoa.
• Cantina Soup: Choose between the comforting elote soup and chicken tortilla soup for a warm delight.
• Main and Sides: Indulge in short rib enchiladas, herb-roasted chicken breast, seafood paella, and more, alongside a selection of hearty sides.
• Churrasco Carving Station: Feast on prime cuts of meat including prime top sirloin, double bone-in pork chop, and more, perfectly grilled and ready to enjoy.
• Sweet Seekers: End on a high note with café con leche flan, churros, tres leches, and a variety of other desserts, including the irresistible Republic Del Cacao Chocolate Fountain.
• Kids Corner: A specially curated menu for our youngest guests featuring vegetable crudité, beef sliders, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and a candyland filled with sweets.

I'm sold on the tres leches French toast pudding and churrasco carving station. It's pricey but does also include a glass of sparkling wine, and it's for the important mothers in your life!

For more info and to RSVP, click here.

Mother's Day at Santana Row

It's not too late to book Mother's Day lunch or brunch. Below are several easy options at Santana Row:

Left Bank: Nothing says "je t'aime" like a truly great meal, oui? Indulge the special mother figure in your life with a delightful and authentic French dining experience at Left Bank Brasserie.Treat her to a delightful array of dishes curated with her in mind, featuring both our beloved brunch classics and new spring-inspired brunch additions, available from 10 AM to 3 PM. For dinner, savor our exceptional Braised Lamb Shank alongside our regular dinner menu, served from 3 PM to 8 PM. All Left Bank locations will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM. Click here to see Mother's Day Specials.

LB Steak: This Mother's Day, honor Mom with an unforgettable dining experience at LB Steak! We'll be serving the below Brunch menu additions, as well as the regular Brunch menu, from 10 AM-2:30 PM. We'll also be featuring Dinner menu additions from 3 PM to 8 PM. Our regular Dinner menu will also be served all day, from 10 AM to 8 PM, along with our special Peach Bellini for Mom. Relax and enjoy the beauty of family as we attend to every detail. It's never too early to start planning for reservations! Book your table online or by calling us at 408-413-3939 today. Click here to see Mother's Day Specials.

Meso Modern Mediterranean: Join us at Meso this Mother's Day to treat your mother, grandmother, aunt, or any other special mother figure in your life to a delicious brunch out at the beautiful Santana Row! On Sunday, May 12th, we will be serving the below brunch menu additions from 10 am-2:30 pm in addition to our regular brunch menu. A reduced all-day menu will also be served from 10 am-4 pm, and our regular dinner menu will continue from 4pm-close, along with the below special dinner addition. Reserve today on our website or by giving us a call! We are excited to be offering extended hours on Mother's Day, and will be open from 10 am-9 pm. Click here to see Mother's Day Specials.

Hotel Valencia: Join us at Hotel Valencia for a delightful Mother's Day Brunch Buffet! Enjoy a spread of gourmet treats and celebrate in style. Mother's Day Brunch Tickets, Sun, May 12th, 2024 at 11AM. Click here to purchase tickets. 

Happy Mother's Day!

Rick Jensen has some great Mother's Day suggestions from the latest edition of the Downtowner Online. Check out the full weekly over here.

Mother's Day
Sunday, May 13 | Celebrate in Downtown San Jose!

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Spend some quality family time in Downtown San Jose this Mother’s Day. Enjoy a Pre-Mother’s Day wine tasting with pop-up shops at Enoteca La Storia this Wednesday at 6 pm. This Wednesday or Thursday at the Hammer Theatre, go see The (M)others, which highlights the stories of four mothers brought together after losing a loved one at the hands of the police. Show Mom your appreciation by taking her to a Mother’s Day Brunch also at Enoteca La Storia this Sunday from 10 am – 3 pm. Or take Mom out for great food, beer and music at Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, where the SoFA Street Fair will be presenting a LoveSeat Session with local artists performing classic rock from 4 pm – 8 pm! More downtown dining options.

Happy Mother's Day!

If you woke up this morning and are still trying to figure out what to do for Mother's Day today, the San Jose Food Blog has some good recommendations over here. Congrats and Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!

Mother's Day Dining Ideas

For some great Mother's Day food options, check out EatDrinkPlaySanJose.com. The Fairmont in Downtown San Jose has a great brunch as does LB Steak and Village California Bistro in Santana Row. There's also a Champagne Buffet over at Il Fornaoio. For all the details, click here!

Village California Bistro, Credits: EatDrinkPlaySanJose.com

Happy Mother's Day!

I have 2 quick plugs for this Mother's Day.  The first is Morocco's, which is having a really nice Mother's Day Dinner today:

Mother's Day at Morocco's & Belly Dancing With Sandra

Sunday May 8th | 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for Family Style Dining all day! $29.95 gives you access to our unlimited 8 Course Family Style menu. View at www.moroccosrestaurant.com/moroccan-menu.html. $20 gets you unlimited Bloody Marys or Mimosas from 11am to 3pm. Belly Dancing performance will occur around 7PM with Sandra. Preview her at http://www.raks-sharki.com/ Enchant your friends and family today with beautiful dishes and a hearty time in the magical Morocco's Restaurant.

And the second is The Usuals, which is having a Mother's Day Sale:

 

Free Mother's Day SJMA Admission!