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All other forms of entertainment considered, going out to eat is the one ticket everybody buys, whether it's fast-food cheap seats, big-steak luxury boxes or the chicken-fried arena seating in-between. Let American-Statesman and austin360.com restaurant critic Mike Sutter be your all-access guide to the Central Texas dining-out scene.

In more than two decades at the Statesman, Mike's been a copy editor, Sunday editor, Page 1 designer and, for the past 14 years, XL art director. But after more than 700 XL covers, nine XL Dining Guides, managing the hundreds of listings in our restaurant database and writing stories about doughnuts, Vietnam and the Incredible Hulk, he'll finally be able to put his nine years of fancy restaurant job experience (thank you, drive through) to good use. This means he can write about trailer tacos on South Lamar, $250 anniversary dinners at Hudson's, smoking a cigar with Michael Moriarty at Louie's 106, brewing his own Anderson's Coffee stout beer and freeloading at kids-eat-free nights all over town.

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By Mike Sutter | Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 02:59 PM

Mother’s Day is May 10. Here’s a sampling of what Austin restaurants are doing for Mom that day (including SWB at the Hyatt, above).

• Andiamo Ristorante (2521 Rutland Drive, 719-3377, www.andiamoitaliano.com): A la carte lunch. Appetizers and main courses include mozzarella salad, seafood bruschetta, four-cheese ravioli, filet mignon and tiramisu. Prices vary. Noon to 5 p.m.

• Cantina Laredo (201 W. Third St., 542-9670, www.cantinalaredo.com): brunch with omelets, eggs Benedict, migas, fajitas, enchiladas and more. $1 Bloody Marys and mimosas. $15.99. Free dessert for moms. 10 a,m. to 3 p.m.

• The Carillon (AT&T Executive Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-3689, www.meetattexas.com): Buffet features crab legs, mussels, smoked fish, lamb, risotto a waffle and crepe station, omelets, desserts and more. $42, $24 for children 6 to 12 years, free for 5 and younger. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Cissi’s Market & Wine Bar (1400 S. Congress Ave., 225-0521, www.cissismarket.com): Three-course fixed menu. Choices include fresh pastries, mini crab cakes, a breakfast sampler, duck confit salad, tiramisu and apple tart. $22, $12 for kids 12 and younger. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Cool River Cafe (4001 Parmer Lane, 835-0010, www.coolrivercafe.com): Three-course menu, including shrimp bisque, petite filet, rib-eye steak, shrimp, pork chop and mango cheesecake. $39.95, $12.95 for children younger than 12. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cru: A Wine Bar (238 W. Second St., 472-9463; 11410 Century Oaks Terrace at the Domain, 339-9463; www.cruawinebar.com): Three-course brunch. Appetizer choices include stuffed piquillo pepper and Bloody Mary shrimp. Among the main courses are grilled salmon and crab-cake benedict, and dessert options include vanilla creme brulee and chocolate lava cake. $24.95, half-price for children younger than 12. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Eddie V’s (Arboretum location only: 9400B Arboretum Blvd., 342-2642, www.eddiev.com): A la carte lunch. Appetizers and main courses include salt-and-pepper shrimp, an oyster bar, Atlantic salmon, swordfish and steaks. Prices vary. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• European Bistro (111 E. Main St., Pflugerville, 512-835-1919, www.european-bistro.com): Choices on a five-course prix-fixe menu include sour cherry soup, filet mignon, jagerschnitzel, smoked pork shank and poached salmon, plus a Mozart cake. $45. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Fabi and Rosi European Kitchen (509 Hearn St., 236-0642, www.fabiandrosi.com): Brunch at the new restaurant in the old Zoot building. Menu includes a croque monsieur, brioche French toast, sweet or savory crepes and goat-cheese-and-spinach quiche. BYOB. $8-$14. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Fall Creek Vineyards (1820 County Road 222, Tow; 325-379-5361, www.fcv.com): On Saturday, May 9 only, an early Mother’s Day lunch of three courses paired with wines. $44, $12 for children younger than 10. Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar (2905 San Gabriel St., 474-2905, www.finoaustin.com): A la carte brunch. The menu includes Wagyu flat-iron steak and eggs, merguez sausage sliders with fries and made-to-order doughnuts. A la carte pricing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140 at the Domain, 835-9463; 320 E. Second St. 457-1500; www.flemingssteakhouse.com): Three-course prix-fixe brunch. Starters: wedge salad, onion soup, fruit. Main course: filet mignon Benedict, crab-cake Benedict, pork chop, salmon quiche. Dessert: berry cobbler, creme brulee, turtle pie. $29.95. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Four Seasons hotel (98 San Jacinto Blvd., 685-8300, www.fourseasons.com): Buffet options include salads, pastas, pastries, pate, omelets, blintzes, crab claws, sushi, prime rib and desserts. $75 at Trio, $68 in the ballroom, $20 children 6-11, free for children younger than 5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• The Hill Country Dining Room (Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive, 329-7923, www.bartoncreek.com): Buffet options include heirloom tomato salad, Italian ham, prime rib, grouper, white chocolate bread pudding and chocolate-dipped strawberries. $57.95, $22.95 children 6-12, $1 per year of age for children 5 and younger. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Hilton Austin (500 E. Fourth St., 493-4900, www.hilton.com): The buffet brunch features carved brisket and pork loin, omelet and seafood stations, breakfast favorites, salads and desserts. $39, $10 children 10 and younger. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Hyde Park Bar & Grill (4260 Duval St., 458-3168; 4521 Westgate Blvd., 899-2700; www.hydeparkbarandgrill.com): A la carte brunch menu, plus a free flower for mothers. Prices vary. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery (10010 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 36), 467-6969, www.nxnwbrew.com): Specials include Southwestern tenderloin, seared flounder and croissant French toast. Prices vary. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• The Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall (101 Hoxie St., Coupland; 512-856-2226, www.couplanddancehall.com): Buffet brunch, including smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, ham, prime rib, full breakfast with omelet station, fresh fruit and desserts. $20.99, $15.99 for children younger than 12. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Paggi House (200 Lee Barton Drive, 473-3700, www.paggihouse.com): A recent addition to the brunch scene. Two-course fixed menu, including fresh breads, fresh fruit and juices, beignets, breakfast dishes and chicken and waffles. $39. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Roy’s of Austin (340 E. Second St., 391-1500, www.roysrestaurant.com): Three-course brunch. Appetizer choices include a Yamaguchi sushi roll, lobster pot stickers and blackened ahi. Main course choices include beef short ribs with poached eggs, macadamia-crusted mahi mahi and crab cakes Benedict. Desserts include warm banana cake, chocolate mousse and guava chiffon-lillikoi cake. $30-$46 for three courses, $12 for children. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Sagra (1610 San Antonio St., 535-5988, www.sagrarestaurant.net): A main course and dessert, Options include crab-and-pancetta scramble, bananas Foster French toast, duck hash with eggs and profiteroles and espresso gelato.. $18. $1 mimosas and bellinis. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• SWB Southwest Bistro (208 Barton Springs Road in the Hyatt hotel, 480-2035, www.austin.hyatt.com): Buffet with complimentary champagne. Choices include pates, cheeses, salads, crab legs, shrimp, sushi, breakfast favorites, sushi, sea bass, prime rib and desserts. $52, $27 children 12 and younger. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin (3401 S. Interstate 35, 744-4838, www.wyndhamaustin.com): Brunch with eggs Benedict, French toast, shrimp, prime rib , salmon, cheeses, fruit and desserts. $29.50, $12.95 children 12 and younger. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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