Figue Mediterranean to Feature Special Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner
Sunday, May 11 in La Quinta
Figue Mediterranean (47-474 Washington St., La Quinta; 760-698-9040) is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends. The popular new Coachella Valley restaurant which was recently rated as the area’s best new restaurant by Palm Springs Life, is offering a festive three course brunch menu with seatings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 priced at $49 per person including a complimentary glass of champagne. Children age 12 and under are $18 per person for smaller portions. Figue Mother’s Day dinner service from its regular menu begins at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Chef François de Mélogue has designed a beautiful brunch menu for all to enjoy. Brunch begins with a selection from Figue’s small plates menu, including Baked California Figs-wrapped with prosciutto, shredded filo, house made yogurt cheese, drizzled with French lavender honey and topped with Sicilian green pistachios; Kibbe-Lebanese lamb & bulgur wheat meatballs, cucumber salad house made tahini hummus; Crispy Calamari & Shrimp, fritto misto with lemon aioli; Burrata Caprese Salad-slow cooked tomatoes, Burrata Mozzarella, basil pesto; or Dungeness Crab Cake-with coleslaw and remoulade sauce.
The main course selections for brunch, served until 3 p.m., include choice of Lemon Ricotta Pancakes-with fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, Millionaires’ bacon; Basque Eggs Benedict-with Serrano ham, poached eggs, Piperade, hollandaise sauce, and brioche; Eggs Meurette-with red wine poached eggs, fingerling potatoes, mushrooms, bacon, and brioche.
Brunch items being served from Figue’s dinner menu include Grilled Wild Alaskan King Salmon-with mashed potatoes and ginger greens with rice wine sauce; Crispy Chicken Breast Paillard-with frisée salad, slow cooked tomatoes, and roast potatoes with thyme roasted garlic jus; Balsamic Glazed Almond Wood Spit Roast Snake River Rack of Kurobuta Pork with roasted corn polenta, and broccoli rabe with balsamic honey glaze; Oak Wood Grilled Hangar Steak with French fries and basil stuffed tomato and Bearnaise sauce; and Braised Lamb Shank-with Provencal couscous and ratatouille with basil jus.
No meal would be complete without dessert and that’s certainly true at Figue. Chef de Mélogue has prepared a selection from which it will be hard to choose. Dessert offerings include a choice of freshly Baked Warm Apple Tart with house-made caramel ice cream; Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with house-made chocolate gelato; Vanilla Panna Cotta with roses and raspberries; and assorted sorbets and ice creams, sugar cookies, and fresh berries. All desserts are made in-house.
The Bar at Figue opens at 4 p.m. with savings on small plate specials, artisan pizzas from our almond wood fired oven, craft cocktails and artisan beers. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. Figue’s sommelier, Joe Mascari, is featuring seasonal craft cocktails and will help guests to pair their selections with a perfect wine from Figue’s superb wine list.
Cocktail hour begins at 4 p.m. and runs until closing at 10 p.m.; complete dinner service featuring Figue’s full menu begins at 5:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and guests are invited to order off the full menu or enjoy Figues special Pasta Promotion. Special dishes featured will be from the foods of the Lazio region of Italy including Penne all’ Arrabbiata, $18 (Penne tossed with spicy red chili flakes, San Marzano tomato sauce), Spaghetti alla Carbonara, $21 (Spaghetti with Eggs, Guanciale and Black Pepper), Bucatini all’ Amatriciana, $24 (handmade Gnocchi, Gorgonzola cream sauce, Pistachios, Marjoram), and Pasta alla Coda Vaccinara, $28 (Linguini with a braised Ox Tail sauce).
Complimentary valet parking is available. All major cards accepted. For more information or to make reservations, please call Figue at 760â698â9040 or visit their website at EatFigue.com. “Like” Figue on Facebook at facebook.com/EatFigue and follow them on Twitter: @EatFigue. Figue is owned by Lee Morcus.
Delectable Entrees and A Special Gift For Mom
The World Famous Melvyn’s Restaurant at the Historic Ingleside Inn will be hosting its annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 11th with seating times from 9am to 3pm. The brunch will offer over a dozen delectable entrees, bottomless champagne, and a special gift for all the mothers! Reservations are required and can be made by calling 760-325-2323 or online at OpenTable.com.
About Ingleside Inn®
A desert resort retreat far away from the everyday yet, just steps from the heart of Palm Springs. Built in the 1920s Spanish style, the 30 room, 2-acre former estate offers luxury lodging and suite accommodations that revive the romance and glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Guest can unwind by the luxurious pool nestled amidst lush grounds or enjoy fine dining at Melvyn’s, a personal favorite of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack. . www.inglesideinn.com @inglesideinnps
Miramonte Resort & Spa Celebrates Mom with Brunch, Spa and More
With an added celebration for military moms, who eat free
Miramonte Resort & Spa, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, pampers mom with a lavish brunch, live entertainment and luxurious spa treatments for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th. In addition military moms receive a special thanks with a free brunch.
In addition to the traditional breakfast fare, brunch specialties include Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon, Fontini Sausage, Peppered Bacon, customized omelets and a variety of waffles and pancakes. Beverages include a glass of champagne or a mimosa, as well as fruit juices and coffee and tea. Performing during brunch is Gina Carey, known as the “Songbird.” Her classy jazzy vocals bring an added ambiance to an honorary day for mom.
Upon arrival mom will be welcomed with a fresh rose and special gift from the Miramonte, and she’ll depart with a $25 spa gift card to be used toward any relaxing spa treatment at the resort’s award-winning luxurious spa, THE WELL Spa, which has notably been named “Best Spa” locally by Desert Magazine readers, and nationally as a “Top 100 Resort Spas” in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.
THE WELL Spa features a range of health and wellness services that incorporate techniques inspired by Tuscan living utilizing therapeutic muds, wine extracts, pure essential oils and refreshing waters. A few suggested relaxing spa treatments perfect for mom include Dolce Viaggio/Sweet Journey, which is two 60-minute spa treatments of choice; a deluxe Luxxuoso/ Luxurious Pedicure; and the treatment for a soon-to-be-mom, the Madre-In-Attessa/Mother-To-Be.
The $25 spa gift card can be used towards these or any spa treatment offered at THE WELL.
Mother’s Day brunch is served 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a glass of champagne or a mimosa. The cost is $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 3 to 11 years. Active duty military families are honored with free brunch for mom, with the purchase of one regularly-priced adult brunch and a military ID. Reservations can be made by calling (760) 341-7200. For more information or to schedule a spa treatment contact THE WELL Spa at 1-866-THE-WELL.
