Let someone else cook for Mom this weekend
We’re now just a few days away from the big day to celebrate Mom. If you’re the procrastinating type, you’re still in luck — at least in terms of sharing a meal. A number of restaurants still have brunch and family meal options available to order.
If your mom is anything like mine, she’s a fan of Basque food and should be happy to learn that Wool Growers is again offering takeout. Although the restaurant is closed Sunday, you can still order an early celebration meal for the family to pick up through Saturday.
Family dinners for four include roasted potatoes, vegetable of the day, rolls, butter and choice of entree, which sets the price. Cost is $34 for fried chicken (eight pieces) or four pork chops, or $64 for four filet mignon (cooked medium rare). Options also include a dinner ($60) with 2 quarts of soup, 1 quart of beans, 1 pint of salsa, 1 pint of tomatoes, spaghetti, vegetables and roasted potatoes in trays, green salad, and rolls and butter. Entrees are sold a la carte.
Go to woolgrowers.net/takeout-dinner-menu
or the restaurant’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/WoolGrowers) for more details. Call 327-9584 to order.
Looking for other Mother’s Day dining deals? Check these out below that are still available.
Broken Yolk Cafe (3300 Buena Vista Road): The Mother’s Day feast ($59.95) consists of eight eggs Benedict, hash browns, choice of meat (ham, bacon or sausage), five biscuits with gravy, five blueberry muffins, eight pieces of French toast, fruit bowl and a mimosa flight. Call 6959655 to order.
Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar (1534 19th St.): The restaurant’s deal ($69) feeds four to six people with chicken potsticker appetizers, Brussels sprouts stir-fry with shrimp, Mongolian chicken, Thai basil beef, garlic rice, drunken noodles, assorted gourmet cupcakes for dessert as well as a $5 gift card for later use. For $30 more, add a large salad with miso dressing, two prime New York steaks ($5 more to upgrade to prime rib-eye) and a $15 gift card. Add on another New York steak for $18 each or $21 for rib-eye. Add wine with choice of Austin Hope cabernet ($35) or Joseph Phelps cabernet ($69), pinot noir ($45) or chardonnay ($35). The deal must be ordered by Saturday night for pickup Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 325-1234 to order.
Chef Lino’s Grill (6603 Panama Lane #103): The Mother’s Day brunch at home ($150) feeds four to six people with bacon-wrapped chicken, filet mignon, New York steak, cheddar hot links, grilled leg of lamb and tri-tip. The brunch also comes with waffles, bacon, sausage, frittata, breakfast potatoes, queso fresco pasta, jalapeño mashed potatoes, cilantro rice, sauteed vegetables, asparagus salad and green salad. Dessert consists of chocolate-dipped strawberries, cream puffs, chocolate eclairs and churros. Add a bottle of La Marca Prosecco for $20. Order by calling 885-8006 or email info@cheflinocreates.com. Curbside pickup from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday.
The Crest Bar & Grill (5025 Wible Road): The Mother’s Day special ($19.95) includes a choice of top sirloin roast or turkey breast with two scratch-made sides (pasta salad, broccoli salad, scalloped potatoes or green beans). The bigger combo ($21.95) includes servings of both roast and turkey. All meals come with a dinner roll and dessert, and staff will hand out carnations to take home for moms. Preorders must be made by Saturday for pickup on Sunday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 833-9998 to order.
Hungry Hunter Steakhouse (3580 Rosedale Highway): Order the four-course family meal ($179.99) that includes a bottle of wine, choice of appetizer, salad and entree (shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, salmon with asparagus lemon cream sauce, 7-ounce filet with red wine sauce, proscuitto-and-Brie-stuffed chicken or top sirloin with sauteed garlic shrimp). Dessert is a choice of strawberry shortcake, chocolate cheesecake, turtle cheesecake or lemon meringue pie. Call 328-0580
KC Steakhouse (2515 F St.): The prime rib family pack ($95.95) feeds four to six people with entree and sides of mashed potatoes and gravy, Basque green beans, salad, bread, beans, salsa and butter, creamy horseradish, and au jus. Add an ice cream pie or cobbler ($24) or a dozen cookies ($10). A mimosa bar with orange and cranberry juice, two bottles of sparkling wine and fresh berries is available for $35. Call 322-9910 for details on gift baskets and to preorder by Friday. Pickup is available Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Macaroni Grill (8850 Rosedale Highway): A three-course dinner ($100) feeds four to five diners with choice of lasagna Bolognese or Florentine chicken penne (or upgrade to braised lamb shank for $25 more) along with two sides (choice of mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccolini or spinach and sun-dried tomato pasta. For dessert, opt for chocolate cake, tiramisu or New Yorkstyle cheesecake. Diners can add on a green or Caesar salad ($16), caprese salad ($24) or toasted cheese ravioli ($15). Visit macaronigrill.com to view wine specials and to order. Orders must be made by Saturday for pickup or delivery. Call 588-2277 with questions.
Mother’s Day Mobile Brunch: Elements Venue, which in the past has held an annual Mother’s Day event, is bringing the fun to you. Although the deluxe package with mariachi serenade sold out within a day, this brunch is still available for delivery. The meal ($130.92) feeds six to eight people with tri-tip, grilled chicken breast, hot links, mac and cheese, chili beans, mashed potatoes, salad with Italian and ranch dressings, rolls, butter, salsa, and barbecue sauce. Adults can punch up their brunch with margaritas ($29.95 for a gallon), 12-pack of beer ($13.95 for import, $10.95 domestic, with limited selection for both) or michelada mix ($14.95). Call 301-4681 to reserve a contact-free delivery window — between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday — and purchase the package at Eventbrite.com.
Moo Creamery (4885 Truxtun Ave): Order an all-inclusive brunch ($95) that serves four with banana and lemon poppy seed breads, thick-cut honey-cured bacon, baked French toast with pure maple syrup, buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, asparagus and goat cheese frittata with basil pesto, red pepper chile jam and lemon aioli, and strawberry fruit crisps and a pint of vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. Other options include a la carte items such as varieties of quiche ($30), frittatas ($18-$30), baked chilaquiles ($26) and more. Full offerings posted at moocreamery. com/catering. Orders must be in by noon Friday to pick up Saturday. Call 861-1130 or email info@ moocreamery.com to order.
Olive Garden (1701 New Stine Road): The Mother’s Day family-style take-and-bake bundle (starting at $44.99) serves five with a pan of ready-to-bake giant cheese-stuffed shells, a jumbo house salad with a bottle of signature Italian dressing, a dozen ready-to-bake breadsticks and choice of homemade Alfredo or marinara dipping sauce. Order at OliveGarden.com or call
832-1278.
Original Roadhouse Grill (8490 Rosedale Highway): If Mama wants steak, this is the deal for you. Get an 8-ounce bacon-wrapped filet with two side dishes for $26.99. The deal is available Friday through Sunday for pickup or third-party delivery. On Sunday add cheesecake for $5. Call 587-8039 to order.
Outback Steakhouse (5051 Stockdale Highway): Specials available now through Sunday include Victoria’s filet mignon with steamed lobster tail and prime rib with crab cake, each served with a choice of two sides. You can also add a lobster tail or crab cake to any entree. Call 834-7850 for pricing and to order.
P.F. Chang’s (10700 Rosedale Highway): Choose from three meal options to feed four, six or eight people. The meal for four ($80) includes choice of an appetizer (from 10 options), one dim sum (choice of seven), a soup, four entrees (choice of 30 including gluten-free options, which are $1 extra), and brown or white rice. The meal for six ($120) includes two appetizers, two dim sum choices, soup, six entrees and rice while the meal for eight ($160) increases to three appetizers, two dim sum, two soups, eight entrees and rice. Add the Celebrate Mom Kit ($20) with a choice of a slice of Great Wall of Chocolate cake or New York-style cheesecake and a bottle of Champagne. Deals are available for pickup on Saturday and Sunday. Preorder required at pfchangs.com. Call 664-8100 with questions.
Tahoe Joe’s (9000 Ming Ave.): Choose from two deals: The pack that serves five to six ($64.99) includes 3 pounds of meat (turkey, Joe’s steak or a combo), two 1-quart sides (rice pilaf, mountain mashers, Blue Lake green beans or fresh vegetables), choice of salad, six fresh-baked dinner rolls, and choice of lemon poppy seed bundt cake or candied walnut and apple pie. The larger pack for 10 to 12 diners ($129.99) increases to 6 pounds of meat, choice of 2-quart sides, salad, a dozen rolls and both desserts. Call 664-7750 to order.
Texas Roadhouse (3202 Ming Ave.): Get ready to roast your own prime rib with the meal pack ($79.99) that comes with 4 pounds of ready-to-grill prime rib, six ready-to-bake potatoes, four sides of veggies and a dozen rolls with honey cinnamon butter. Go to the restaurant’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/ txrhBakersfieldCA) for the link to order.
Tina Marie’s Cafe (2000 Chester Ave.): Order Mother’s Day Brunch ($45) that feeds four to six people with Belgian waffles with strawberries, pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, breakfast meat assortment, country potatoes, fresh fruit with chocolate dipping sauce, fresh salsa, choice of juice, assorted fresh-baked cookies and flowers for Mom (while supplies last). Call 6311188 to order.
Tokyo Garden (4149 Ming Ave.): The Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar is offering two options. The lobster feast ($130) feeds four with four 7-ounce lobsters, choice of entree per person (steak or chicken), four house salads, teppanyaki mixed vegetables, four orders of fried rice and dipping sauces (ginger and mustard). The teppanyaki Mother’s Day feast ($90) also feeds four with a choice of two entrees (steak, chicken or shrimp) per person along with four house salads, teppanyaki mixed vegetables, four orders of fried rice and dipping sauces. Call 835-7874 to order in advance and prepay, which is required. Pickup available from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Venue Unknown: Indulge the mom in your life with this stayat-home date night for two ($145) that includes a choice of Corvina Pacific sea bass, stuffed zucchini squash or a combination of half fish and half squash. Entrees are served with strawberry pepper salsa, crisped risotto cake and farm-fresh roasted spring vegetables. The meal also comes with Broadfork Acres salad, Baker’s Outpost rosemary pink peppercorn focaccia and cherry clafoutis with Murray Family Farms cherries and bourbon-infused whipped cream. Package available Friday or Saturday, with the Saturday “Morning Glow” ($50) option that includes a half-dozen farm eggs from Ayden’s Eggs, recipe card with egg recipes, Baker’s Outpost strawberry scones with Pickalittle Farm berries, and ingredients for the Tiki Komosa from Tiki-Ko (freshly squeezed orange juice with rosebud and orange peel syrup and a bottle of sparkling rosé wine). Available add-ons include a surprise bottle ($20) or four-pack ($40) of wine, Wire + Pearl candle ($35) and House of Flowers floral arrangement ($35-$50). Customers can opt for home delivery ($15) or contactless pickup at The Kitchen, 1317 20th St. To order, email info@venueunknown.com.
Yard House (10308 Stockdale Highway): The three-course Mother’s Day family takeout meal ($80) includes a choice of salad and four entrees (crab cake, Maui pineapple chicken, grilled filet (add $5), grilled rib-eye (add $5) or whiskey-glazed salmon, two sides, and choice of bread pudding with crème anglaise or mini cheesecake brûlées as a shareable dessert. The deal must be preordered by 3 p.m. Saturday to pick up on Mother’s Day. Diners can also add a mimosa kit (Prosecco and 24 ounces of orange juice) or bellini kit (Prosecco and 12 ounces each of watermelon puree and mango puree) for $20. Visit YardHouse.com or call 664-1014.