If you want to plan a special day for mom but don’t feel like cooking or going out to a restaurant, we’ve got you covered. Several restaurants around down are offering takeout specials that will still impress mom but not give you a lot to do in the kitchen! Here’s a list of a few places to check out for your to-go needs.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse has a super cool Mother’s Day package to go. Select either the premium package for $240 or the regular package for $140. Both serve six people and come fully cooked. The regular meal includes a choice of two fire-roasted meats like bacon wrapped chicken and picanha steak plus sides and desserts. Think apple manchego salad, mashed potatoes and vanilla butter cake with strawberry cream and sprinkles. You can also enhance your order by adding wine, jumbo shrimp or mozzarella caprese for an additional cost. Pre-order by May 8 to pick up on May 9. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is located at 6300 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.609.8866; www.fogodechao.com
Chart House is also offering substantial Mother’s Day packs to go with two options perfect for families. Pick up is from 9 a.m. to noon, and each pack serves three to four people. The prime rib pack is $115 and comes with fresh field greens, three potato garlic mashed, creamed spinach and molten chocolate cake. The roasted citrus herb salmon pack comes with the field greens, roasted vegetable couscous, Parmesan asparagus and molten cake. Add-ons include small charcuterie, shrimp cocktail, coconut crunchy shrimp and a whole house-made cheesecake. Make sure to pre-order by May 3. Curbside pickup is also available. Chart House is located at 7255 McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, 480.951.2550; www.chart-house.com
Nomada Provisions is preparing a special Mother Box with no actual cooking involved. It comes with assorted domestic and imported cheeses; charcuterie; greens with goat cheese, berries, walnuts, pickled red onion and lemon poppy dressing; beef roast with roasted pepper demi glaze, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables; and Middle Eastern semolina cake with orange blossom and orange confit syrup, pistachios and almonds. The cost for two servings is $55 and $100 for four servings. Pickup is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes reheat instructions. Place your order by emailing hello@nomadaphx.com no later than May 6. You can also select bottles of wine to compliment the meal that will be discounted in store. Nomada Provisions is located at 3410 North 24th Street, Phoenix; 602.218.6958; www.nomadaphx.com
Arcadia Farms Café is ready to send you off with everything you need for a spectacular Mother’s Day. They’ll have everything packed up in disposable containers, ready to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. A family meal for four is $125 plus tax and includes a ham and gruyere cheese quiche; a spring salad of baby greens, jicama, julienned carrots, fresh raspberries and blueberries; chicken salad Veronique with grapes and almonds and four freshly baked mini croissant. There’s also a strawberry shortcake kit with berry sauce, strawberries and vanilla bean whipped cream. Pre-order and pay online now. Arcadia Farms Café is located at 7014 E First Avenue, Scottsdale; 480.941.5665; www.arcadiafarmscafe.com
ZuZu Restaurant at Hotel Valley Ho always hits it out of the park when it comes to holiday meals to go. For mom, choose prime rib or spiral-cut ham complete with wine and plenty of sides. The herb and garlic butter rubbed prime rib is served with peppercorn jus and creamy horseradish while the bone-in ham has Kentucky bourbon maple glaze and apple butter. Sides include boursin whipped potatoes; green chile pork mac and cheese; spiced glazed carrots and grilled asparagus; tropical fruit salad; crab and tarragon mustard potato salad and Hawaiian sweet buns. Prices range from $69 to $299, not including add-on starters like shrimp cocktail and desserts that are $20 each — cherry cheesecake pie and pretzel and pecan turtle pie. Place your order by May 5 at 5 p.m. and note your pickup time and red or white wine if that comes with your package. Curbside pickup is available on May 8 from noon to 6 p.m. and on May 9 between 8 a.m. and noon. Zuzu is located at 6850 E Main Street, Scottsdale; 480.376.2600; www.hotelvalleyho.com/zuzu
Not everyone has the time to cook Mother’s Day brunch at home, so Aioli Burger can do the hard work for you. It’s suited to feed two for $54 and four for $99. Rach brunch comes with feta spinach and red pepper quiche; rosemary prime rib; a croissant chicken sandwich; balsamic grilled vegetables; season fruit salad and tiramisu. Additional sides for purchase include charcutiere boxes, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and herb stuffing. Head to www.freshtastemealprep.com to place your order now. You can pick up your meal from Aioli Burger’s commissary or have it delivered straight to your door. The commissary is located at 739 East Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix; Aioli Burger has locations in Phoenix and Litchfield Park; www.aioliburger.com
STK Steakhouse has a special Mother’s Day basket that will instantly make you your mom’s favorite child (just kidding!). For $129, you get two surf and turfs (two 8 ounce filets and two grilled prawns) paired with one slice of cheesecake and one bottle of wine. You get to select how you want the meat cooked plus choice of two sauces. Appetizer add-ons include baby gem caesar salad, crispy calamari, jalapeño pickled shrimp cocktail and wagyu beef in a special sauce on a sesame seed bun. Slots are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 9 to pick up your food. STK Steakhouse is located at 7134 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale; 480.581.5171; www.stksteakhouse.com
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