20 MAY 2023 M other’s Day is this month, and sometimes, it can seem daunting to come up with a way to properly thank the mother figure in your life for everything she’s done. Luckily, there’s still time to claim the coveted favorite child title by treating mom to a beautiful brunch or a day of fun in the Valley – here are a few spots that are celebrating moms this year: DINE On May 12-14 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tomaso’s (3225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) will offer a special Mother’s Day menu, including dishes like Pasta Sorrentino crafted with lobster, scallops, jumbo prawns, saffron, tomato herb sauce, and linguini, or Veal Chop Caprese made with veal chop, herb breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and vodka sauce. tomasos.com J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician (6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) will have two brunch settings, from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12- 1:30 p.m. Dishes include hand-carved smoked pork belly, lobster eggs benedict, toasted sourdough English muffins, truffle-tarragon hollandaise and garlic ginger grilled prawns with baby bok choy. Prices are $160 for adults, $95 for children. Reservations are required. thephoenician.com Brunch is all the rage at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn (5532 N. Palo Cristi Road) on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. From 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., guests can enjoy items like Lon’s cinnamon roll, Noble French toast, crispy pork belly, egg white quiche, Alaskan halibut, crab cake benedict and peaches and cream or a rhubarb custard tart. Prices are $90 for adults and $25 for kids. hermosainn.com Rita’s Cantina & Bar at the Camelback Inn Resort (5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale) has a gorgeous view to celebrate that gorgeous mother figure! Guests will find bottomless bubbles and mimosas and dishes like pancakes, French toast, cheese and charcuterie, a ceviche bar, crab claws, dim sum, octopus tacos, desserts, a liquid nitrogen ice cream station and more. Brunch is available from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Prices are $145 per adult, $45 for kids. marriott.com Hotel Valley Ho (6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale) will host a buffet in the Sands venue with items like a seafood bar, omelet and carving stations, and entrées like waffles, blackened salmon and baked pork belly mac + cheese. House-made desserts are also available. Prices are $79 for adults, $29 for kids. ZuZu will offer specials from 6 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for brunch. From 5:30-9 p.m., dinner specials like spicy chicken fried rock shrimp and New York strip with bacon and white cheddar casserole are available. Reservations are required. hotelvalleyho.com Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows (5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale) is offering a multitude of brunch options, like pistachio honey scones, iced gulf shrimp, avocado toast, and more. Individual entrée options include smoked salmon benedict, braised beef short rib hash, pan-seared sea bass, roasted New York strip and ratatouille. Prices are $95 for adults, $35 for kids. Reservations are required. mountainshadows.com Over Easy (4730 E. Indian School Road) has a couple of new breakfast specials for families looking to celebrate Mom, which are available all May. The specials include rolled pork carnitas tacos for $16, the JohnJay peaches and cream waffle for $13, and the springtime strawberry peach mule for $9. One dollar from every waffle sold will be donated to the #LOVEPUP Foundation. eatatovereasy.com Celebrate Mother’s Day in downtown Phoenix at Carcara (320 N. 3rd St., Phoenix). This Sonoran-inspired eatery will feature a raw bar, carving station, eggs Benedict bar, brioche French toast, pecan-smoked chicken breast with elote succotash, short ribs with mushroom risotto, chef’s selection of desserts and crepes, and more. Professional photographers and a live mural canvas artist will also be on-site. Prices are $95 for adults, $40 for kids. carcararestaurant.com Royal Palms (5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) will host two dining specials: a three-course prix-fixe brunch at T. Cook’s and a banquet buffet in one of the resort’s ballrooms. Brunches will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and include a glass of sparkling wine or a mimosa. T. Cook’s brunch highlights include a shrimp and oyster station, braised short rib and pan-roasted salmon and various desserts. The Ballroom Banquet buffet will serve traditional breakfast, including omelets, a waffle station, chilled seafood, a carved meats station and desserts. Prices are $175 for adults, $75 for children 6-12. royalpalmshotel.com Dine with a Sonoran Desert view at Chateau Luxe (1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix). The eatery is hosting a brunch buffet on May 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests will find items like a seafood tower, omelets and waffles, mimosas, a prime rib station and chef-prepared entrees. There will also be entertainment, giveaways, a kids’ corner and a photographer available to take family photos. Reservations required. Prices are $99 for adults, $45 for kids. chateauluxeaz.com Anhelo (114 W. Adams St., Phoenix) will offer brunch items from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Featured items include caviar deviled eggs, ricotta pancakes, brie and truffle omelet, lobster roll and more. anhelorestaurant.com Streets of New York is offering moms a free dessert; choose from New York cheesecake, cannoli, double chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and passion cookie – valid with the purchase of an entrée. streetsofnewyork.com Tracey Dempsey Originals (1325 W. University, Tempe) has some suggestions for a themed gift basket, including locally made honey, jams, chocolates, teas, shower steamers and wine from women-owned companies, and goodies like Bacon Pecan Brittle. Guests can also reserve a Mother’s Day Tea Basket that will feature tea sandwiches, crudités + dip, salad, donut muffins, mini desserts and strawberry lemonade for $125 a basket. Reserve by May 5; pick up May 13. tracydempseyoriginals.com FUN Postino Wine Cult (3939 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix) features four hand-picked wines curated by Postino’s Advanced Sommelier, Brent Karlicek. For Mother’s Day, Mom can receive a themed box four times a year. Postino Wine “Culties” also receive exclusive perks, including a sign- up bonus of $50 to spend at any Postino location. Wine Cult is offering 20 percent off the annual membership with discount code “MOM20” until May 14. postinowinecult.com Enjoy a special night out with mom by treating her to Ballet Arizona’s All Balanchine performance with The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall (75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix) from May 4 through 7. All Balanchine “presents three ballets by the Father of American Ballet, including Raymonda Variations, Emeralds and The Four Temperaments.” Tickets start at $35. balletaz.org Families who book a stay at Rise Uptown (400 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix) before May 14 will get some special treats for mom thrown in: A homemade popsicle from Pop Stand, two cans of rosé to enjoy in the room or at Lylo, and a Radiant Recovery Sheet Mask from LATHER to refresh after a day spent poolside. Booking must be between May 1-31. riseuptownhotel.com The Village Health Club (4444 E. Camelback Road) has a Mother’s Day Package available that includes a one-hour signature massage and the monthly Facial Special (In May: Mangosteen lactic 10% pro peel, including Dermaplane). This special can be purchased as a gift certificate for use anytime throughout the year for $220. villageclubs.com Over Easy Carcara Chateau Luxe $ 

21 MAY 2023 Arizona Facial Plastics (3102 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is offering the Frozen C Ice Facial throughout the summer – and it might just be what mom is looking for! The facial uses a jet of carbon-dioxide gas to cool the skin. Benefits include reduced redness, less inflammation, and increased oxygen to the skin while also killing bacteria. The one- hour is $199 per treatment, or three for $499. arizonafacialplastics.com BEYOND ARCADIA Andaz Scottsdale’s Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen will host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be a raw bar, a carving station, a land and sea spread, and dishes like carbonara mac and cheese and Alaskan halibut. Dessert stations include pie pops and honey cakes. Prices are $140 for adults, $65 for children 7 to 12. andazscottsdale.com 32 Shea (10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix) is celebrating with $5 MOM-osas on Sunday, May 14. Guests can choose from orange, grapefruit, cranberry and pineapple juice. The restaurant is also choosing two moms from their Instagram giveaway to win two entrees and two coffees or MOM-osas on Mother’s Day. 32shea.com All the dining options at Casino Arizona (524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale) will offer Mother’s Day specials, but if you’re looking for brunch, The Eagles Buffet has what you need. Guests can enjoy various dishes like biscuits and gravy, waffles, pancakes, French toast and cheese blintzes with strawberry sauce. The Chef’s omelet station will offer a southwest scramble. Brunch is served from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Price is $40 for adults, $15 for kids. casinoarizona.com Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill (9397 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale) has two ways to celebrate moms: Brunch + Bubbles runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, May 14. Moms can enjoy a mimosa spread, including a bottle of sparkling wine, juices and purees, with a fruit platter and a selection of dishes like crab cake benedict, Mu Shu chicken tacos and blackened chicken and pork hash. In addition, there is a two-course specialty meal with various options that starts at 3 p.m. lingandlouies.com Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort (9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale) is just one of the casino’s eateries offering special treats for moms. Dinner will be available from 3-8 p.m. Guests can choose between two appetizers, two entrees: sweet corn agnolotti or petite filet and lobster – and a strawberry rhubarb dish with hazelnut-oat tart and vanilla-honey mascarpone for dessert. Prices vary. talkingstickresort.com Ko’sin at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Phoenix) will host a Mother’s Day buffet of grand proportions! Families can enjoy an omelet and egg station, bruschetta station, savory lunch dishes, a dessert station (with strawberries dipped to order) and a mimosa bar. Prices start at $65 per person. Reservations are encouraged. marriott.com Tracey Dempsey Originals 32 Shea 341 E MONTE VISTA RD. | PHOENIX $8,500,000 | 6 BEDS | 10 BATHS | 8,225 SQ. FT. KATRINA BARRETT | 520-403-5270 5531 E MOCKINGBIRD LN | PARADISE VALLEY $27,500,000 | 8 BEDS | 11 BATHS | 20,949 SQ. FT. KATRINA BARRETT | 520-403-5270  5800 N MONTE VISTA DR. | PARADISE VALLEY $9,200,000 | 5 BEDS | 7 BATHS | 7,439 SQ. FT. THOMAS SCOTT | 480-482-9260 KELLY JONES | 480-399-9322 10931 E CANYON CROSS WAY | SCOTTSDALE $9,950,000 | 5 BEDS | 5.5 BATHS | 6,838 SQ. FT. AMBER HART | 480-628-4099 2700 E BYRDS VIEW DR | FLAGSTAFF $3,750,000 | 4 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS | 3,641 SQ. FT. KATRINA BARRETT | 520-403-5270