Mother's Day Brunch at Sapphire Laguna

Laguna Beach, CA (I-Newswire) April 27, 2011 - From first days to first dates, soccer games and dance recitals, wins and woes – she was there for everything. Treat mom or the deserving women in your life to a charming Mother’s Day brunch at Sapphire Laguna, under bright marigold umbrellas, set before the Pacific Ocean. Chef Azmin’s global-inspired three-course menu will be served from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, for $58 exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Kids can enjoy a three course menu for $29 or the youngsters ages 5 to 12 can order from Sapphire’s popular Kids Brunch menu. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 949-715-9888 or you may complete a reservation request form on Sapphire’s website at www.sapphirelaguna.com.

To start:
*Jumbo Shrimp “Nicoise” – Crisp Potato, Cured Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Tapenade Aioli

Following, Chef Azmin has prepared a choice of seven entrees:
*Duo of Eggs Benedict – English muffin, Melted Brie, Canadian Bacon, Truffle Hollandaise, Crab Cake, Tomato Béarnaise, Petite Cress

*Spanish Frittata with Remesco Sauce – Bilbao Chorizo, Heirloom Beans, Pea Tendrils, Shaved Manchego

*Crunchy “Nuttella” French Toast Panini – Caramelized Bananas, Hazelnuts, Mascarpone

*Salmon “Puttanesca” – Potato Gratin, Soft Poached Egg, Buttered Asparagus

*Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin with Pine Nut Chimichurri – Watercress, Pickled Ramps, Herbed Fries and Blue Cheese Aioli

*Lamb Schnitzel with Frisée-Apple Salad – Glazed Baby Carrots and Beets, Rosemary-Mustard Jus

*Roast Chicken and Artichoke Fricassée – Wild Mushrooms, Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Braising Jus

For dessert, choose from:
*Aussie Chocolate Lamingtons – Decadent Coconut, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Fudge Sauce

*Lemon Layer Cake, Salted Almond Brittle – Strawberry Citrus Compote

*Walnut and Pistachio Baklava - Tea Rose Petal Jam, Local Honey, Yoghurt Gelato

About Sapphire Laguna:
Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened the renowned Sapphire Laguna in 2007, specializing in a “Global Cuisine” menu of comfort food inspired by cooking styles from around the world, made with the freshest local ingredients. The restaurant features an extensive list of beer and wines from around the world, and specialty cocktails created by Chef Azmin, who is also a culinary mixologist. Sapphire Pantry features fine wines, a broad selection of artisan cheeses with a full time Cheese Monger on staff, locally produced goods, a wide variety of specialty products, freshly made take-out food and organic free trade coffee and tea. Parking for Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire Pantry is free. For more information visit www.sapphirelaguna.com or call 949-715-9888 for Restaurant Reservations or 949-715-9889 for Sapphire Pantry. Sapphire Laguna is located at 1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

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Sapphire Laguna
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