5 Ideas for a Special Mother's Day Meal

Looking to treat a special woman in your life with a special meal for Mother's Day?

Here's a few ideas right in your own backyard, each with a different feel and cuisine:

Congregation Beth Shalom’s annual brunch

A Mother’s Day brunch is set for 11 a.m. on Mother’s Day at

Mandy Garver of the synagogue said the meal will include cheese blintzes, French toast, banked frittata, roasted potatoes, fruit salad, scones, bagels and lox, spinach salad, along with juices, coffee and teas.

“Anyone who would like to come is welcome to come,” Garver said. “We usually have it each year, though we missed last year. People clamored for it to come back so here it is.”

The cost is $18 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-12 and free for kids under the age of 3. RSVP by May 11.

For more information, contact the synagogue office at 248-547-7970.

O’Mara’s Restaurant

is hosting its Mother’s Day Grand Buffet from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Mother’s Day.

Manager Lewis Sawyer promises an impressive variety of options, including a carving station with prime rib, turkey and ham, sweet and sour coconut shrimp, beef tenderloin with mushrooms, pork tenderloin, scalloped and mashed potatoes, cauliflower au gratin and appetizers including smoked fish. There will also be a 12-foot salad bar and 6-foot dessert table.

“There’s no reservations required, but we sell out each year,” Sawyer said. O’Mara’s has a strategy down pat to eliminate long lines, seating for 90 minutes each and allowing 32 new guests to be seated each half hour, he explained.

The cost is $26.95 and more information can be found by calling 248-399-6750.

Mr. Kabob/CK Mediterranean Grille & Catering

If you’re looking for a local family-style dinner with a Mother’s Day discount, check out . The fresh Mediterranean grill and catering business is offering 10 percent off any order that is placed before Monday.

Manager Sam Gulli said the family tray option is particularly suitable for a family dinner on such a special occasion.

“It serves eight-12 people and has almost everything someone would want to have under one item,” he said.

Mr. Kabob’s family tray comes with a variety of meat options on a bed of rice (including kabobs, shawarma and kafta), pita with garlic sauce and hummus, and fattoush or any order of salad. The regular price is $74.99 (not factoring in the Mother’s Day discount).

For smaller groups, Gulli said the family tray comes in a half order for $39.99, which feeds up to five people. One of the newest items on the menu is a vegetarian tray that also feeds up to five people and costs $24.99.

Mr. Kabob’s is open noon-8 p.m. and Gulli recommends putting in an order early. “Our orders book really quickly, especially on Mother’s Day, it’s such a busy day. Mothers aren’t cooking so everyone is trying to get their orders in.”

Orders must be paid in full when the reservation is made. Call 248-545-4000 for more information.

Michigan Mother's Day Breakfast at the Detroit Zoo

is hosting a Mother's Day buffet breakfast from 8-10 a.m. The Mother's Day buffet includes access to the Butterfly Garden and an opportunity for kids to make a special gift for mom.

The cost, which includes zoo admission and parking, is $30 for adults and $25 for children 14 and under. Tickets for Mother’s Day Breakfast must be purchased for all children regardless of age as seating is limited.

For reservations, call (248) 541-5717 and press 9.

Mae's

is a great spot for Sunday breakfast/brunch while enjoying some 1950s charm. Mae's features Michigan products, fresh baked goods and farm fresh foods in a cozy neighborhood setting.

Sunday, treat Mom to a Mae's specialty: Æbleskivers, a Danish puffed pancake breakfast treat. Or Mom might enjoy one of the half-dozen versions of Eggs Benedict, an omelet, breakfast skillet, latkes or even a yummy sandwich or salad.

Mae's is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays. Call (248) 548-5355 for more information.