Best Mother's Day Brunch Spots

And if mom gets thirsty? There's a "bottomless sparking sake" special.

	Gigi's Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar
	Credit: Gigi's

Cost: Price is per item (dumplings are $6 to $12).
Gigi's Asian Bistro
5085 Westheimer, Houston, Texas
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For the Mom Who Wants More Than a Meal

The James Hotel in Chicago ups the Mother's Day ante with a full day (and evening) itinerary.

A meal -- brunch at the hotel's eclectic restaurant, David Burke's Primehouse (we'd love to try the smoked pastrami salmon pancakes) -- is included, but so is a Chicago boat tour, a facial and hot-stone massage at the hotel's spa and one night's accommodations.

Oh, and Mom also gets flowers upon check-in.

Cost: $699 per night for two.
James Hotel
55 East Ontario, Chicago, Ill.
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For the Fish-Loving Mom (Part One)

No, we're not talking about grilled salmon and fried shrimp. Rather, we're talking about taking in all the sea creatures at Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium, an 8-million-gallon wonder that bills itself as the world's largest attraction of its kind.

On Mother's Day, the aquarium adds a meal to the mix -- an "Around the World" buffet, prepared by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's catering arm, with "offerings from renowned culinary destinations including Italy, Napa Valley, New Orleans, Alaska and local farms."

The menu is indeed quite sophisticated -- heirloom tomato salad, anyone? -- but it includes a few more familiar breakfast items.

And, yes, seafood items such as iced shellfish and smoked salmon are available.

Cost (including aquarium admission): $77.50 for adults, $44.25 for children (ages 3-12)
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St., Atlanta, Ga.
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