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Dinners and deals: Take Mom out to eat Sunday

Just in time for Mother's Day dining, Tupelo Honey has launched its new spring menu featuring fare ranging from the Burrata and Tomato small plate, shown, to Appalachian salad, blistered veggies, soups, pork chop and short rib. Moms will be honored with a free dessert with the purchase of dinner from 4 p.m. until closing Friday through Monday, May 11-14.
Just in time for Mother's Day dining, Tupelo Honey has launched its new spring menu featuring fare ranging from the Burrata and Tomato small plate, shown, to Appalachian salad, blistered veggies, soups, pork chop and short rib. Moms will be honored with a free dessert with the purchase of dinner from 4 p.m. until closing Friday through Monday, May 11-14.

By Staff Report 6 min read

Mother’s Day is always one of the busiest days in the restaurant business.

Research by the National Restaurant Association in 2017 showed that Mother’s Day continues to be the most popular day of the year for dining out, with nearly two in five American adults planning to dine out on May 13. For this reason, if you want to treat Mom to a meal and give her a break from the kitchen, you need to make reservations.

Here are a few suggestions for places to take Mom on Sunday.

‘ Acropolis Grill, 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. Known for its Greek specialties, Acropolis expands its menu on Mother’s Day to include a feast of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, such as pan-seared halibut over roasted vegetable Israeli couscous with lemon-artichoke-caper sauce ($22) and pork scallopini over pasta with asparagus and mushroom caper butter ($15). Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations: 423-899-5341.

‘ Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Enjoy brunch on the bluff overlooking the Tennessee River. Back Inn Cafe is serving its annual Mother’s Day Brunch featuring dishes from its new spring menu created by Chef Regina Johnson and her culinary team.