04:27 PM CDT on Thursday, May 11, 2006

Poll: What are you doing for your mom on Mother's Day?

Sauce Magazine's list of a recommended places to take your mother on Sunday for Brunch.

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Eau Bistro

232 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63108

314-454-9000

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Reservations for brunch at the elegant Eau Bistro are going fast, but if you and your mom are flexible you can still savor the ambiance of the Chase Park Plaza.  The bistro’s spread includes hot and cold stations, desserts and cheeses and much more.

Terrene

33 N. Sarah, St. Louis, MO 63108

314-535-5100

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If your mom appreciates a waste-not, want-not attitude, she’ll love Terrene. Not only are the food and drinks excellent, the restaurant’s creative use of sustainable products and its commitment to conservation and recycling will warm her heart. The smaller your party, the more chance you have of snapping up one of the remaining reservations for Mother’s Day.

Nadoz Café 

3701 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

314-446-6800

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The beautiful space in the Coronado houses a brunch spread that’s well-balanced, but once you see the desserts you may forget about the savory side of the menu – and Mom may have to remind you that custard-filled éclairs are not a dairy food, and lemon mousse is not a fruit.

Aqua Vin

16125 Chesterfield Pkwy. West,  Chesterfield, MO 63017

636-532-9300

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If the mother you’re celebrating has young children, consider Aqua Vin for its beautiful, calming waterfall view on patio (and for the fact that children under 5 eat free). The ambiance alone is worth the $19.95 price for brunch; the tasty food is almost an added bonus.

Duff's Restaurant

392 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

314-361-0522

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Duff’s is a perennial winner when Sauce readers choose their favorite brunch, so it’s probably no surprise that the reservation list for Mother’s Day is full. However, if your mom’s a gambler,  you can try your luck at getting one of the seats the restaurant  is setting aside for walk-in customers.  The food is worth the risk.

Mélange

512 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108

314-361-8883

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The wide-ranging menu at Mélange gives Mom a choice between excellent biscuits and gravy, a scrumptious baked pancake treat called the Dutch Baby, or a decadent breakfast sandwich in the croque monsieur. And don’t forget the “Bubbles” and “Marys” on the cocktail menu.

Tony's Restaurant and 3rd Street Lounge

312 Piasa St., Alton, IL 62002

618-462-8384

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Tony’s Restaurant is still accepting walk-in customers on Mother’s Day,  so take a road trip to Alton for the regular dinner menu. Don’t miss the Pepperloin, which comes in mini and petite versions for mothers who’re watching their figures.

Bevo Mill Restaurant

4749 Gravois Ave. ,St. Louis, MO 63116

314-481-2626

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The newly reopened Bevo Mill welcomes early-risers (for seatings before 8:30 a.m.) and mothers who like to sleep late (for seatings after 1:15 p.m.) The breakfast menu offers crepes, waffles, eggs Benedict and more; there’s also a full lunch menu.

SqWires

1415 South 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63104 

314-865-3522

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http://www.saucemagazine.com/drill.php?EstID=1528&page=TextSearch.php&Text=sqwires- Just like Mom,  SqWires is always there for you – with good food, professional service and fair prices. The Mother’s Day brunch,  for example,  is a dependable $24.95. It’s a sure-fire way to make Mom happy.

Mangia Italiano

3145 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118  

314-664-8585

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The brunch at Mangia Italiano on South Grand is new,  so you don’t have to worry about doing the same old thing if you reserve a table there this Mother’s Day.  However, the pasta maker, which provides 1,000 pounds of pasta a week to St. Louis-area restaurants,  has a long history of serving great Italian food, so you don’t have to worry about disappointing Mom with your choice.

Schlafly Bottleworks

7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143

314-241-2337

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Does Mom like beer?  Of course she does! And she probably likes good grub to go along with it, which is why the regular lunch menu at the Bottleworks will be a perfect fit.

Sunset 44 Bistro & Banquet

118 West Adams Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122  

314-965-6644

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In the heart of Kirkwood, Sunset 44 has classic Italian and American food that will make a perfect afternoon brunch.   Seatings are still available at 1:30 and 2 p.m., so don’t delay!

Sofia Bistro

7401 Pershing Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130 

314-862-5224

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With items like a shrimp and mango omelet or a garden vegetable and feta frittata on its regular menu, Sofia Bistro doesn’t need to offer a special brunch to tempt Mother’s Day customers. The early seatings are full, but that’s OK – the later you come, the more time you’ll have to enjoy the relaxed ambiance.

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