Patch Picks: Mother's Day Brunch

Angellino's Restaurant located in Mansfield offers a large selection of traditional Italian dishes as well as American cuisine. Appetizers include brochette, fried calamari, and salmon and crab cakes. The cost of appetizers ranges from $5.99 to 8.99. Entree portions are large and include chicken Milanese, mussels marina, veal Marsala, eggplant rollotini, and spaghetti Bolognese. Entrees cost $9.99 to $19.99. Soups, salads, and pizza are also available. http://www.angellinos.com/news.htm

The Somers Inn of Somers offers brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $17.75 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and younger. Guests receive choice of entree, fresh fruit plate, home fries, chef's choice of dessert, and a beverage.  http://www.somersinn.com/menu/

Vernon Diner located in Vernon boasts a huge menu. Guests can enjoy American, Italian, and Greek dishes. Sunday specials include black angus prime rib au jus for $16.95, Yankee pot roast for $12.95 and twin stuffed filet of sole for $14.95 to name a few. Many breakfast selections such as stuffed French toast, Belgian waffles and omelettes are offered. There's also a large selection of sandwiches, salads, and desserts.  http://www.vernondiner.com/index.html

Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford will be hosting Mother's Day Brunch with seatings from 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. A traditional Southern buffet will be served featuring collared greens, macaroni and cheese, Southern eggs Benedict, blackened catfish, and many more. Cost is $28.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 years and younger. Call for reservations as seatings always sells out.  http://www.hartford.com/event-detail.php?id=943&datein=1304827200

Adam's Mill of Manchester will be offering a Mother's Day Dinner Buffet beginning at 4:30 p.m. Food choices are plentiful and sure to please everyone in your family. Try the fresh baked salmon, BBQ pulled pork, tortellini Alfredo or chicken Parmesan. A kid's buffet including macaroni and cheese, franks in a blanket, and French fries will be available. A dessert station will also offered. Price for adults is $29, teenagers (13-17) $23 and children 12 and younger are 11.  Reservations are recommended.  http://www.theadamsmill.com/mothers_daydinner.htm