Mother's Day Brunch at Sapphire Laguna

Online, April 27, 2011 (Newswire.com) - 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 Bearnaise, 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 Frisee-Apple Salad - Glazed Baby Carrots and Beets, Rosemary-Mustard Jus

*Roast Chicken and Artichoke Fricassee - 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