MAY 202  S ometimes, it can seem daunting to devise a way to 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 meal or some relaxation in the Valley – below are a few spots celebrating moms on May 12:  From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Arizona Biltmore (2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix) will host brunch for the family in The Gold Room, the resort’s original 1929 dining hall. Mothers will also receive a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot to celebrate. Price: $199 for adults, $85 for kids. arizonabiltmore.com Royal Palms Resort and Spa (5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) invites families to gather with a brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Highlights include a seafood station, paella station, waffle bar, charcuterie and dessert spread. T. Cook’s will offer a prix-fixe menu featuring dishes like spring pea ravioli, prime skirt steak with roasted potatoes, and chocolate raspberry mousse cake. Price: $175 for adults, $75 for kids. royalpalmshotel.com Brunch is all the rage at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn (5532 N. Palo Cristi Road). From 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., guests can enjoy items like beignets, smoked salmon sliders, pork belly and biscuit, green chile chicken tostada, charred Iberico pork loin, and strawberry shortcake or chocolate torte to finish. Price: $99 for adults and $25 for kids. hermosainn.com J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician (6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) will have brunch available from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dishes include herb-crusted beef tenderloin, pan- roasted mahi mahi, crab eggs benedict, buttermilk waffles and more. Mowry + Cotton at the Phoenician will also host an a la carte brunch menu. Price: $175 for adults, $95 for kids. thephoenician.com Treat mom to a chef-attended buffet, or brunch or dinner at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho (6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale). The buffet (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) will have a seafood bar, salad station, omelets, a chef carving station, and entrees like ricotta pancakes and baked salmon. Dishes like Rosie’s Quiche, Croque Madame benedict, lobster risotto and Terra Farms wagyu short ribs are available at Zuzu. Buffet price: $79 for adults, $29 for kids. hotelvalleyho.com Hearth ’61 (5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley) will host a brunch from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Check out family-style starters and desserts and a choice of five à la carte entrées: pan-seared swordfish, smoked salmon benedict, wood-oven roasted New York strip, braised beef short rib hash or fennel stew. The restaurant is offering its seasonal dinner menu from 5-9:30 p.m. Brunch price: $98 for adults, $19 for kids. mountainshadows.com Hash Kitchen (4315 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is celebrating moms with a specialty cocktail just for them. On May 12 guests can sip on the limited-time ‘Raise a Glass’ beverage made with vanilla vodka, amaretto, Bailey’s and blue curacao. hashkitchen.com When dining at Pita Jungle (4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix), moms can receive their choice of walnut baklawa or chocolate-dipped walnut baklawa for dessert for free with the purchase of an entree. pitajungle.com Wine lovers can head to Postino Winecafé (3939 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix) on Mother’s Day weekend to try the Lavender Spritz, available for a limited time. The cocktail features Mommenpop Meyer LemonPop aperitif, Dolin Blanc vermouth, fresh lemon, lavender syrup and a dried lavender garnish for $13. postinowinecafe.com The Spot at Arcadia (4801 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is celebrating Mother’s Day with $5 house mimosas, 20 percent off signature cocktails and a free appetizer for guests who make a reservation. The location offers outdoor seating with a dog-friendly patio, television and live music. thespotarcadia.com Eddie V’s (15323 N. Scottsdale Road) is offering a prix fixe two-course menu from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Items include apple cinnamon scones, butter-poached Maine lobster quiche Florentine, roasted avocado and jumbo lump crab, or the eight-ounce pan-seared steak paired with a mushroom and white cheddar frittata. Featured sips include mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis. A la carte and children’s menus are also available. Prices vary. eddiev.com The Spot Arcadia J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Hearth ’61 4015 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 602.381.9906 • info@ccsaz.org ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENRICHED BY FAITH CLASSES FOR TODDLERS THROUGH 4TH GRADE COME LEARN WITH US! P R E S C H O O L - E L E M E N T A R Y ccsaz.org

Y 2024 Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse Z’Tejas The Sicilian Butcher From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., families can enjoy brunch with mom at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel (1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix). Featured items include the bananas foster Dutch baby, avocado toast, breakfast sandwich, shakshuka and more. Cocktails like the mommyjito – white rum, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water and muddled blueberries – will also be available. Prices vary. foundrehotels.com A champagne brunch happens at Z’Tejas (8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale). Guests can check out a buffet-style meal, with dishes like buttermilk biscuits and chorizo gravy, huevos rancheros, green chile pork benedict tamales and classics like pancakes and French toast. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are also available. Prices vary. ztejas.com Tracy Dempsey Originals (1325 W. University Dr., Tempe) is offering a Mother’s Day picnic basket for two or four. Order by May 6 and receive an assortment of cheese, fruit, nuts, and Noble Bread; beet hummus with veggies and crackers; a pesto chicken salad sandwich and roasted veggie sandwich; potato salad; wheat berry and spring vegetable salad; lemon tarts; shortbreads and chocolate truffles. Add on wine or lemonade for an additional fee. Price: $90 for two people, $180 for four. tracydempseyoriginals.com  All four Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale) restaurants – Toro Latin Restaurant, Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda and Ironwood American Kitchen – will have Mother’s Day specials. There will be traditional brunch offerings and specialties like artisan pasta, stracciatella, gochujang braised short rib and ahi tuna tostada. Guests can also buy mom flowers and a gift card to the Well & Being Spa and have them delivered to the table. Seatings are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Price: $152 for adults, $68 for kids. scottsdaleprincess.com The Sicilian Butcher (15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix) has a special Mother’s Day menu from May 8-12. Items include lobster tagliatelle, cast iron baked gnocchi and lamb ragu pappardelle. Prices vary. thesicilianbutcher.com Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse (7212 E. Ho Hum Road, Carefree) has a plethora of yummy options to celebrate from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Moms can check out the prime rib carving station, seafood station, and a variety of classic breakfast foods and pastries. Price: $70 for adults, $35 for kids. keelerssteakhouse.com From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Rosticceria (12811 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix) will have a specially-curated brunch menu with dishes like 10-layer breakfast lasagna, lamb osso bucco, sausage frittata and béchamel + fried eggs and dessert options. The eatery will also have live music throughout the day. therosticceria.com In honor of Mother’s Day, Ocean Prime (5455 E. High St., Phoenix) will have “one mother of a brunch spread,” with options including lobster toast, crab cake eggs benedict, brioche French toast, short rib surf and turf, prime steak and egg, seasonal fruit and Greek yogurt and cinnamon bread. Themed cocktails will also be available. Brunch is served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary. ocean-prime.com 32 Shea (10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix) is honoring Moms by offering $5 MOMosas in kiwi, orange, strawberry, or watermelon flavors and $17 bottles of prosecco all day. 32shea.com  Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club (4444 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is offering a Mother’s Day Duo package that includes a 60-minute signature massage and an enzyme facial with the monthly signature scent (exotic fruits for May!) that includes dermaplane or microdermabrasion – plus a glass of wine or champagne to top things off. Price: $225 plus $10 in bonus cards for every $100 in gift card purchases. villageclubs.com Face Foundrié (3950 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is offering various facial specials, including The Royal Treatment, a series of micro treatments that use oxygen infusion and more, or the Clean & Natural, which promotes skin cell turnover with light exfoliation and gua sha massage. Those who purchase a three- month membership at $89 per month will receive a free Drops of Gold (good for hydration!), one focused facial, one enhancement and 10 percent off products per month. facefoundrie.com FOUND:RE Hotel and Match Market & Bar will host a day of shopping, sips, beauty and more on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Moms can enjoy wine spritzers and samples from Sol E’Ciel Beauty, shopping at The Shop @ FOUND:RE Phoenix and complimentary photos, plus lots of snacks, drinks and live music. Attendance is free. foundrehotels.com Pizza to the Rescue (2601 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) opened in early April. The eatery’s mission is “Eat Pizza, Save Puppies,” and in that spirit, 25 percent of pizza sales go directly to Almost There Pet Rescue (which is right behind the restaurant). The menu features appetizers, wood- fired pizza, pasta and craft cocktails. pizzatotherescuephx.com Arizona-based Scooptacular recently opened a new location in the Safeway Plaza (4730 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix). On the menu are various handcrafted ice cream flavors like birthday cake, bananas foster, bubblegum, butterbeer (inspired by Harry Potter!) and Camelback crunch. The business also offers sorbet, shaved ice and cakes. scooptacular.net  Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 • www.clsphx.org LC-MS 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix | www.cclphoenix.org | (602) 955-4830 LOVE GROW SERVE IN-PERSON WORSHIP Traditional Worship 8:00am/10:45am Contemporary Worship 8:30am/10:30am Teaching Service 9:30am ONLINE WORSHIP Sunday @ 8:am/10:30am FB Live or CHRISTCHURCHPHX.ONLINE.CHURCH