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Directly from the Glowbal Group Press Release:

Make It A Memorable Mom’s Day With The Glowbal Collection

Vancouver, BC (May 4, 2012): Mom deserves the best and on Sunday, May 13, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION and its roster of hot brunch spots — including COAST which is opening early for the mom-entous occasion — are dishing up the best brunch menus in honour of Mother’s Day. Start the day off right by treating mom to a delicious meal on her special day.

For evening celebrations, SOCIETY is the perfect spot for young families to fete their matriarchs as kids under 12 eat free! Or, take mom for a Silk Route-inspired journey to Sanafir for a unique dining experience. And, Black+Blue takes dinner-time decadence to new heights with its enticing menu including a Sunday Surf+Turf feature.

All of the following restaurants are accepting reservations.

Glowbal Grill

Brunch in Yaletown begins with complimentary mini donuts and fruit smoothie shooters. Savoury fare includes: Panettone French Toast; Mushroom Fritatta; and Lobster Benedicts… to name but a few stellar brunch selections. Open Mother’s Day from 10am.

Coast Restaurant

Normally reserved for evening-only seafood feasts on the weekend, COAST is opening its doors to welcome moms and their brunch broods on Mother’s Day. West Coast-inspired dishes include: Chilled Seafood Platters loaded with lobster, prawns, crab, mussels and more; Dungeness Crab Benedicts; and Smoked Salmon Club Sandwiches. Open Mother’s Day from 11am.

Sanafir

Extraordinary culinary delights await at this exotic dining locale. Order up the Mezze Platter to satiate the party — brimming with Mediterranean Ribs, Lamb Kofta, Black Pepper Calamari, Watermelon & Valdeon Salad, and more - there is something here to please every member of the family. Open Mother’s Day from 4:30pm.

Italian Kitchen

Raise a glass to mom with a Colazione Bellini Speciale - a delightful vodka and apricot brandy citrus cocktail. Satisfying menu selections include: Tagine made with tomato poached eggs, chicken sausage, eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and charred scallions; Timballo Primavera with eggs, tomato sauce and fior di latte; and Breakfast Pizza with boar bacon, roasted scallions, burrata and egg. Open Mother’s Day from 11am.

Trattoria Restaurant

Brunch at the popular Kitsilano restaurant includes a complimentary fruit smoothie shooter and tasty Tiramisu bread. Hearty menu options include: Stufato di Verdure - Italian pot pie with eggs, tomato, smoked pancetta, asparagus, spinach béchamel and Italian pastry; and Smoked Salmon Omelets filled with smoked salmon, pickled red onion, arugula and mascarpone. Open Mother’s Day from 10:30am.

Society Restaurant

How perfect that Mother’s Day is on a Sunday as that’s Family Night at SOCIETY and kids under 12 eat free! The kids menu offers all the favourites, including: Fish and Chips; Grilled Cheese Sandwiches; and Pasta. Mom and dad can enjoy comfort food too, but with a twist, such as: Baked Truffled Mac & Cheese; Blackened Wild BC Salmon; and Baja Cajun Shrimp Quesadillas. Open Mother’s Day from 4:30pm.

Black and Blue Steakhouse

The newest and swankiest dining destination within The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is sure to impress mom with a gorgeous dinner menu featuring golden age of steak-inspired dishes. From Caesar salads and Crêpes Suzette prepared table-side, to impossibly thick steaks grilled to perfection, and the Sunday Surf+Turf, which will feature in-house aged rare cuts of beef accompanied by the first Spot Prawns of the season. Open Mother’s Day from 4:30pm.