Bâlehoo

It seems to be one of those universal truths that Moms love brunch. So, for those of you who haven’t made your Mother’s Day plans yet, here are a few ideas in and around Basel:

Brasserie at Les Trois Rois
Make this Mother’s Day one for the history books! Pamper Mom with brunch at one of the oldest hotels in Europe, where she will join the ranks of such other venerable women as Queen Elizabeth II and Ella Fitzgerald, who’ve been guests of the hotel. Brunch is from 12-3pm in the Brasserie and cost is 92 CHF per person, excluding beverages.

More information is available on their website or call +41 61 260 50 50

The Angry Monk
If shelling out that many CHeeses makes you choke on your pancakes, then why not try the Angry Monk? It is a favorite brunch spot for one Basel mom I know, with indoor and outdoor seating and a nice assortment of reasonable fixed price brunch plates. My favorite features smoked salmon and a glass of champagne!
The Angry Monk
Theaterstrasse 7, 4051 Basel
41 61 283 40 40
www.monk.ch

Straussi Schnagg
If the Mom in your life is a casual kind of gal, try Straussi Schnagg! Located just over the border in Germany, straussis are working farms that open their doors as a restaurant for several weeks each year, usually in spring and fall. The food is regional, seasonal, delicious and cheap – and each has their own loyal following.

Straussi Schnagg is recommended by a friend for having an excellent brunch. Spots are limited and reservations are required, so call now to reserve: +49 (0) 7621 4 55 44

Straussi Schnagg
Dorfstrasse 27
D-79539 Tüllingen (Lö), Germany
+49 (0) 7621 4 55 44

Art & Brunch in Lausanne
Head to Lausanne for Mother’s Day for the Art and Brunch series at the Fondation de l’Hermitage. Starting at 10am, it includes a mouthwatering brunch menu at the museum’s restaurant followed by a guided tour. The cost is 55 CHF. Reservations required. Call 41 (0)21 320 50 01.

While you’re there, make sure you catch the last few days of the Victor Hugo exhibit, “Visionary Drawings.” The exhibit, featuring approximately 90 works of his “surprisingly modern” graphic art, runs through May 18.

Fondation de L’Hermitage
2 Route du Signal
Case Postale 38
CH-1000 Lausane 8
+41 (0)21 320 50 01
www.fondation-hermitage.ch

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