Sassi Celebrates Mom with Elaborate Mother's Day Brunch May 8, 2011

Sassi Celebrates Mom with Elaborate Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate mom with an extensive gourmet brunch in the picturesque setting of Sassi showcasing artisan cuisine inspired by the traditions of Southern Italy.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 guests will enjoy an elegant brunch in the ambiance of a classic Old World villa and splendor of a panoramic patio offering breathtaking mountain vistas and views of the Sonoran desert.
The elaborate feast begins with fresh salads including buffalo mozzarella caprese; Sassi Giardiniera with pickled green beans and artichoke hearts; insalata mista with organic mixed greens, lemon cucumbers and shaved pecorino; arugula and fire-roasted pineapple salad with goat cheese; and marinated halibut salad.
Scrumptious breakfast offerings include frittata with Sassi’s homemade sausage, prosciutto and fontina; smoked salmon and poached egg bruschetta; and Italian toast with nutella and hazelnut syrup. Savor Sassi's antipasti offering a generous selection of assorted salumi and artisanal cheeses.
Mother's Day entrees feature wild mushroom crusted salmon with truffle butter; pork loin stuffed with sopresetta, provolone and rapini; roasted strip loin of beef with primitivo sauce; baked rigatoni alla Norma; and casarecce all’amatriciana.
Spoil mom with Sassi's indulging desserts including amaretto cheesecake with apricot sauce, strawberry crostata, chocolate-pistachio torte, biscotti, cookies, gelati and sorbetti.
A champagne and Bloody Mary bar will have moms toasting their holiday in style.
Mother's Day brunch at Sassi is $50 per person and $25 for children under age 12. Children under four are complimentary. Live entertainment will be provided by the beautiful sounds of Mosaico.
Reservations can be made at sassi.biz or by calling 480-502-9095. Sassi is located at 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway in north Scottsdale.
A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Sassi is an exquisite dining destination located in a beautifully appointed Italian villa featuring artisan cuisine inspired by the traditions of Southern Italy. Encompassing 20,000 square feet in a secluded quaint village including event space for weddings, social events and business gatherings, Sassi is nestled at the base of Pinnacle Peak in north Scottsdale offering majestic views of the McDowell Mountains, Sonoran desert and Phoenix city lights.