MOTHER’S DAY DINING

Mother’s Day is May 8 and you probably know a mom who could use a break from the kitchen or just a nice afternoon out.

Here are a few locations around the city offering up Mother’s Day brunches and other specials. Be sure to check with your favorite restaurant and see what’s on the menu and put in a reservation.

Downtown/Midtown

HOBNOB Neighborhood

Tavern serves its regular brunch menu and $17 bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with live music from 1 to 4 p.m. and halfprice wings from 4 to 10 p.m. It’s also Family Sunday Funday, which means kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase from 4 to 10 p.m. (404) 968-2288, hobnobatlanta.com.

Indulge your mother’s love of cooking with a gift from the Market at Bellina Alimentari, located at Ponce City Market. Choose from a range of balsamic vinegars, sea salts and olive oils, beautiful handmade pottery and aprons, specialty gift baskets or cooking classes. 800-540-1796, mercatodibellina.com.

At Sublime Doughnuts, the A-Town Cream and A-Town Mocha will be offered in the shape of an “M.” Since all other doughnuts come in an “O” shape, you can easily spell out “MOM” in a sweet assortment she’ll love. (404) 897-1801, sublimedoughnuts.com.

Twelve Eighty, located in the Woodruff Arts Center, has a Mother’s Day brunch with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $34.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 4 to 10. (404) 897-1280, woodruffcenter.org.

Virginia-Highland

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland serves brunch classics like deviled eggs and more stylish options such as chorizo and egg tacos. On May 8, there will be brunch specials like pesto breakfast strata and lamb pot pie, as well as a gift for moms. (404) 876-7249, atkinspark.com.