Brio Tuscan Grille Set To Open Both South Florida Locations For Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
14576 SW 5th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
phone: (954) 431-1341

The Village at Gulfstream Park
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone: (954) 362-1600

BRIO Tuscan Grille will be open at The Village at Gulfstream Park and The Shops at Pembroke Gardens starting at 10 AM, Sunday, May 8th for a special Tuscan-inspired Easter Brunch

BRIO Tuscan Grille restaurants at The Village at Gulfstream Park and The Shops of Pembroke Gardens will open their doors bright and early on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. BRIO will open at 10 AM to welcome guests and offer families a special holiday brunch.

BRIO Tuscan Grille will offer a special Tuscany-influenced Mother’s Day Brunch menu with affordable selections ranging from $10.95-18.95. Additionally, the full dinner menu will be available all day.

BRIO’s Brunch will serve up menu standouts such as Frittata Al Forno, prepared in the traditional style, with layers of eggs, angel hair pasta, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichokes and Fontina cheese; White Chocolate Raspberry French Toast, a delectable presentation featuring raspberry cream cheese-stuffed brioche, topped with a white chocolate drizzle, raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries; and Crab & Shrimp Crepes, with Fontina cheese, scrambled eggs, asparagus, Hollandaise and charred tomato and served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit.

The menu continues with even more brunch and lunch favorites like the Spinach & Mushroom Frittata, Grilled Salmon & Angel Hair, Citrus Chicken with Shrimp Scampi and Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad. Designed to complement the brunch culinary offerings, a refreshing drink menu is also available featuring the classic Italian BRIO Bellini or Mama’s Mimosa, served with Moletto Prosecco and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

To celebrate Moms, Dads and Grads, BRIO is offering a $10 Bonus Gift for every $50 purchased in Gift Cards from April 25 through June 19. Bonus Gifts are valid June 27 through September 25, 2011.

For those seeking new occasion-driven dining options or puzzled about where to go on Mother’s Day (May 8th) or Father’s Day (June 19th), this family-friendly restaurant will be opening early to accommodate guests and share Italian hospitality on these special familydays. Seating will begin at 10 a.m., and reservations are strongly recommended. For additional information or to make reservations, please visit www.brioitalian.com.

It does not have to be a holiday for guests to find some time to relax and treat themselves. BRIO’s traditional Tuscany-influenced Bellini Brunch is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with delicious and affordable selections.

In Broward County, BRIO has two locations:

The 8,400-square foot Pembroke Pines location has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 140 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are: Sunday-Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens BRIO Tuscan Grille is located at 14576 SW 5th Street in Pembroke Pines. For reservations, call The Shops at Pembroke Gardens restaurant at (954) 431-1341.

The 13,734 square-foot restaurant is located directly in front of the internationally-acclaimed Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park has indoor seating for 200 guests and al fresco dining for up to 120 on two Italian-style terraces. Three private dining areas accommodate groups ranging from 12-72, and the full-service bar area seats 32. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. For reservations, call (954) 362-1600.

BRIO Tuscan Grille BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is an upscale affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is to live well”; which is why they only use the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based Bravo|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 80 restaurants including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations at www.brioitalian.com or follow the restaurant on twitter or facebook.