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\"Strawberry<\/a>

Strawberry Rhubarb Gelee with vanilla bean cremoux, huckleberry foam, masago, fresh berries, and lemon verbena coconut snow – Mother\u2019s day dessert from The Sea by Alexander\u2019s Steakhouse<\/p><\/div>\n

Did Mother\u2019s Day 2014 sneak up on you? It\u2019s less than a week away, on Sunday May 11 \u2013 better make reservations if you haven\u2019t already! Here are details on a few Bay Area restaurants; I\u2019ll publish more in the next couple days.<\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO
\nA16<\/strong>
\nCelebrate Mother\u2019s Day in the Marina at A16<\/a> with a special a la carte menu boasting festive dishes and beverages for the occasion. After their meal, moms will be gifted with flowers for the holiday.\u00a0 Lunch service will run from 11:00 – 2:30 and dinner will go from 5:00-10:00 pm.
\nCHAYA Brasserie<\/strong>
\nJoin CHAYA Brasserie<\/a> for Mother\u2019s Day Brunch as the restaurant hosts a delicious 3-Course Chef Selection menu for $45 with $12 bottomless mimosas. Guests can choose dishes like the Castelle French Toast with caramelized banana, almonds, and fresh fruits or the Dungeness Crab Egg Benedict with avocado, miso hollandaise, and home fries. For dessert, try the Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwiches or the Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with caramel ice cream. Young adults can enjoy a special $15 prix fixe menu featuring an entr\u00e9e and a dessert.<\/p>\n

1760<\/strong>
\nIn addition to its regular menu, guests are invited to enjoy special brunch dishes from 1760<\/a>‘s Executive Chef Adam Tortosa from 11:30am -3:00pm on Sunday, May 11. Dishes include French toast with roasted strawberries and whipped creme fraiche; Fried egg sandwich with basil aioli and smashed avocado; Lollipop kale with Guanciale and 63 degree egg; and Avocado toast with parsley, lime and Biber pepper. Bar Manager Christopher Longoria will also offer special brunch cocktails for the day including a Green Strawberry Bloody Mary. The restaurant will be closed for dinner service after 3:00 p.m. that evening.<\/p>\n

Top of the Mark at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOn Sunday, May 11, Top of the Mark not only celebrates moms \u2013 it celebrates its official diamond anniversary, having opened 75 years ago to the day.\u00a0 Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Mother\u2019s Day, Top of the Mark and Executive Chef Nenad Stefanovic present a delicious buffet including a raw bar, carving station, salads, entrees, breakfasts and desserts along with limitless mimosas and entertainment by pianist Michael Athens. All mothers are entered into giveaways throughout the day which includes $100 and $75 gift cards to Macy\u2019s, as well as a grand prize of a $750 gift card to Tiffany & Co. and one hundred roses. Pricing for Mother\u2019s Day is $109 for adults and $59 for ages four through 12. Children three and under are complimentary. Brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. For reservations, please visit www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com and www.topofthemark.com or call 415-616-6916.<\/p>\n

Luce at the InterContinental San Francisco<\/strong>
\nMothers dining at LUCE<\/a> for Mother’s Day brunch will also be automatically into a drawing for $100 Macy’s card on the hour during brunch hours. A grand prize of a gift card worth $300 at Tiffany & Co. and 100 roses will be given away. This delicious buffet service with mini hot dishes is $45 per person with unlimited bubbly or $22.50 for children 4-12 years old. Call 415-616-6560 to book or visit opentable.com.<\/p>\n

Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio<\/a> for Mother\u2019s Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sit back and treat mom to a Mother\u2019s Day experience complete with a reserved blanket and flowers for her to take home as a souvenir. Book here <\/a>— The $100 package includes:<\/p>\n