From pupusas to pad Thai, these native eating places will boost your Mom’s Day.
In Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, Mom’s Day or Día de las Madres is a colourful, festive day that’s celebrated every year on Could 10th.
On Mom’s Day — Haha no hello — in Japan, kids historically convey their moms purple carnations, a logo of purity and sweetness.
Households honor their moms with flowers, items and many good meals throughout La Festa della Mamma in Italy.
Right here in Tallahassee, and throughout the U.S., we’ll be honoring our mom’s with meals, flowers and festivities on Could 10. Whereas not everybody will have the ability to hug their mothers this 12 months, now we have extra choices than we did in 2021. Vaccinations are right here, and extra households are getting collectively. Companies have opened their doorways whether or not for eating in or exterior and you may nonetheless get takeout.
We will not be globe-trotting, however because of the numerous eating places in Tallahassee serving international delicacies, households may give mom (and grandma) the world on a platter.
From Indian dosas to Salvadoran pupusas, the menus at these locations will boost your Mom’s Day celebrations. Additionally, see our roundup of different favourite Mom’s Day locations in Tallahassee. Hours listed are for Sunday solely. Only a tip: Name to make a reservation — shortly — or verify for stroll-in choices.
However no matter you do, what’s most essential is to cherish time with your mom. The pandemic has reminded us that household time is certainly valuable.
Aaru’s: The multicultural restaurant specializes in Indo-Chinese language and South Indian delicacies, with vegan choices. On Mom’s Day, Aaru’s can be providing a particular mega, 4-course Thali lunch — a feast with a lot of delicacies served in small bowls. It’s served dine-in solely on Mom’s Day, from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aaru’s will reopen for its common dinner service with a complimentary glass of wine from 5 to 10 p.m. Outside decks in addition to indoor seating accessible. 1108 S. Magnolia Dr.; 850-350-0129. Picture at high through Aaru’s.
Cafe Yerushalmi: Proprietor Magi Mekaiess describes her dishes as “genuine meals from the guts of Jerusalem.” Her kosher menu consists of different Center Jap dishes like her Mom’s Day specials of Moroccan salmon and Moroccan couscous with hen. Open midday to 7 p.m. Sunday. 910 Lake Bradford Rd.; 850-807-9895.
Dao: Give mom a alternative of sushi or a variety of Asian fusion dishes representing Japan, China, Thailand and Korea. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to three p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Bannerman Crossings Buying Heart, 3425 Bannerman Rd., Unit A102; 850-999-1482.
El Viroleño: Pupusas, the famed Salvadoran corn desserts, are ready with your alternative of filling, like shredded pork, beans and cheese and loroco (a Central American vine flower bud) and cheese. Additionally on the menu: tamales, tacos, quesadillas and Latin entrees. Open 11 a.m. to five p.m. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy.; 850-906-0123.
Essence of India: The restaurant highlights Northern Indian delicacies, with curries, lentils, rice dishes and breads cooked in a tandoor or clay oven. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. 1105-A Apalachee Pkwy; 850-656-7200.
Georgio’s High quality Meals & Spirits: The Tallahassee establishment is understood for its steak and seafood dishes with Mediterranean and European influences. Proprietor Georgio Koikos, who has been in the restaurant enterprise greater than 5 many years, additionally options dishes from his native Greece. Dine inside or exterior. Open 1 to six p.m. 2971 Apalachee Pkwy.; 850-877-3211.
Kame Poke & Korean Kitchen: You possibly can take dwelling a feast of traditional Korean beef and noodle dishes in addition to poke bowls, sushi and Japanese appetizers. At the moment takeout solely. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1179 Apalachee Pkwy.; 850-765-8272.
La Tiendita: Nora and Sid Getz convey the flavors of their homelands to La Tiendita, and their “lanchonete,” By way of Brazil. Nora was born in Mexico Metropolis. Sid is a local of São Paulo, Brazil. On Mom’s Day, take a look at traditional Mexican fare and Brazilian steak. Hours 11 a.m. to five p.m. 1840 N. Monroe St.; 850-523-1494.
Masa: Launched by restaurateur and chef Lucy Ho, who opened the primary Chinese language restaurant in Tallahassee, Masa gives Asian fusion dishes together with kimchi pork stomach fried rice, tempura, pad Thai and a sushi menu. Hours: midday to three p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. 1650 N. Monroe St.; 850-727-4183.
Mayuri Indian Restaurant: Dine inside or out at Mayuri, with an intensive menu of dosas (an Indian-fashion crepe), curries, tandoor gadgets and vegetarian meals. The lunch buffet is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the common dinner menu is out there from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 1324 Simpson Ave.; 850-402-9993.
Midtown Noodles Bar: The pan-Asian restaurant gives ramen noodle combos in addition to Vietnamese pho soup, dim sum and pad Thai on a menu with Chinese language, Thai, Japanese and Korean delicacies. Eating in and takeout accessible. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1660 N. Monroe St.; 850-999-3023.
Persis Indian Grill: Search for lunch and dinner specials at Persis, the place you possibly can dine in or get takeout. The menu options vegan and vegetarian selections alongside with tandoor gadgets, biryani or rice alternatives, soups and Indian breads. Hours 11:30 a.m. to three p.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 3111 Mahan Dr.; 850-877-8899.
Pineappetit: Chef/proprietor Sam Burgess gives a style of the islands at his new restaurant. He’s finest recognized for his bowls, that are served in a sliced, contemporary pineapple with your alternative of fillings. Different gadgets embody Rasta Pasta, Caribbean patties and connoisseur wings. Open midday to 9 p.m. 2037 W. Pensacola St.; 850-454-5404.
Reangthai: The restaurant presents traditional Thai meals with a complimentary glass of wine and dessert for mothers. Open Four to eight p.m. 2470 Capital Circle NE; 850-386-7898.
Tremendous Perros: Perros means canine in Spanish so no shock that this Colombian restaurant has a lot of sizzling canine toppings, however you’ll additionally discover arepas, empanadas and traditional entrees like churrasco, parrillada and bandeja paisa (steak, chorizo, chicharron, plantains, rice, beans, salad, arepa, fried egg). 2010 W. Tennessee St.; 850-421-2378.
Tan’s Asian Cafe: Convey your mom an unique collection of Indonesian, Chinese language and vegan dishes from Tan’s, at present open for takeout solely. 2743 Capital Circle NE; 850-523-4282.
Z. Bardhi’s: The household restaurant has an important day aptitude, with inside eating and an out of doors patio. Traditional fare and pizza. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. 3596 Kinhega Dr.; 850-894-9919.
