Mother's Day at M'tucci's
/We are celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend and we hope you’ll bring Mom and celebrate with us.
Mother’s Day became an official holiday in the U.S. in 1906. In Italy, a priest in Assisi proclaimed the same day (the second Sunday in May) as La Festa della Mamma, and the following year (1957) Italian lawmakers made it an official holiday.
There are differences in the holiday between the two countries, the Italians traditionally make cards with poetry, and start the day by making breakfast for Mom. Then, Mom is celebrated at her favorite restaurant, with Mother’s Day being the busiest day for restaurants throughout Italy.
Italian Moms
M’tucci’s Moms
“My Mom has taught me through wonderful example what it means to be a mother. How to be patient, understanding, loving, nurturing, and also be a provider. For her and her love I am eternally grateful.
For there is no love like a mother's love and the bond she shares with her children.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers and the single Fathers doing it on their own raising and loving their little ones endlessly.” Taña Martinez, Catering Manager
“I have so many great memories of my Mom. She was funny, creative, a great cook, a wonderful singer and a devoted spouse and mother to my sister and me. One of my favorite memories of her was when I was playing soccer as a young teenager. One of my teammates was running down our sideline and a defender from the opposing team collided with him sending both of them to the ground. The two of them immediately started to fight as they wrestled on the ground. My Mom was one of the closest people to the scuffle and she sprung into action. She ran onto the field, grabbed the kid from the opposing team, and tossed him over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes. She had big shoulders…but I had no idea she could toss a large child around like rag doll until that day. All the Dads were very impressed.” Robin Dibble, Operating Partner & General Manager M’tucci’s Moderno
“I am a full time mom since January 2022. My step daughter moved here from Farmington and changed my life for the better. She's 12 years old going on 25. I wouldn't trade it for the world. She's one of my best friends.” Audrey Seabrook, Service Manager at M’tucci’s Bar Roma
“My momma, Margaret Romero, is such an inspiration to me. She is very smart, supportive, and a kind person to everyone in her life. Her smile is infectious and she is always a joy to be around. She has done many incredible things to help me get to where I am today and I couldn't be more thankful that she is my momma. Also a thank you to my other beautiful momma Loretta Anaya! You have brought so much happiness to our family and and my life wouldn't be the same without you.” Amanda Romero, Partner & General Manager M’tucci’s Bar Roma
“I am extremely blessed to have three great Mothers (MIL count) in my life that have shaped me into the man I am today. They have each instilled great values and lessons upon me that I will never forget and hope to pass on to my kids. Not to be outdone, my wife is the strongest, smartest and most wonderful Mother to our three children and I could not imagine my life without her, every day her strength and determination have me in awe. Mother's Day is hard in the restaurant business because I do not have the chance to shower them with appreciation the way they deserve on the one special day for them, so my year is filled with the drive to show them my love and give them every ounce of praise and support that they deserve.” Chris O’Sickey, Partner & General Manager M’tucci’s Italian
“Gitti is the most incredible ma! She is not only incredibly fun but she is also wonderfully supportive. She could easily be considered M'tucci's biggest fan! Whether you are her family or friends of her family you know she will always have your back and give you all the help you need. We are so lucky to have her even if she is always trying to take family pictures of us!” mother of Shawn Cronin. Partner & Company Chef and Michelle Seager, Bar Manager M’tucci’s Bar Roma and grandmother of server Anna Seager
All M’tucci’s locations have specials all Weekend, with a few specials for Mother’s Day only. M’tucci’s Italian, M’tucci’s Moderno and M’tucci’s Twenty-Five open at 10:00am on Sunday and there are a few tables available before 11:00am. While lunch seatings are heavily booked, we don’t reserve tables in the bar or patio, so stop in or call and we will accommodate you if possible. M’tucci’s Twenty-Five has some tables available for dinner on Sunday.
M’tucci’s Bar Roma will open at 11:00am. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant 505-508-3948.
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five is offering a Mother’s Day only special: 32 oz Chianina Porterhouse Steak with a choice of 3 Contorni from our menu, served family style. This will serve 2-4 people for $135 and must be pre-ordered by the end of business on Saturday. The famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina only uses Chianina beef, which is the most flavorful and prized Italian beef -and it’s raised in Southern New Mexico! Treat Mom to a truly special meal!
M’tucci’s Bar Roma Opens
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Ravioli - Beef & Ricotta Filling, Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onion, Brown Butter Sauce $27
24 oz Hand Cut Porterhouse: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $39
Pan-Seared Alaskan Halibut: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $33
Braise - Smoke Braised 1/2 Chicken, with White Wine Herbed Lemon Broth, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini $29
Appetizer: Fried Oysters, Pesto Aioli, Spring Salad Mix $15
Weekend Cocktail
Slow & Low Iced Coffee: Old Fashioned Whiskey, Frangelico, Cold Brewed Coffee, House Made Vanilla Infused Cream
M’tucci’s Moderno
24 oz. Hand Cut Porterhouse - Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $39
Pan-Seared Scallops - Roasted Artichoke, Sautéed Organic Arugula, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $36
Lobster Ravioli - Baby Scallops, Pink Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes, Basil $32
Weekend Cocktail
Mama Mia: Absolut Razberri, Hollow Spirits Orange, Canton Ginger, Fresh Lemon & Cranberry Juices, Lavender Simple Syrup, M’tucci’s Sparkling Wine Float
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
Friday & Saturday Specials
Pasta di Polpo (octopus) - House spaghettini, Grilled Octopus, Wild Caught Patagonian pink shrimp, white clams, grape tomatoes tossed in a white wine and seafood brodo $27
24 oz. Porterhouse Steak - Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Butter $39
Pan-Seared Branzino - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $37
Mother’s Day Specials
Appetizer - Smoked Salmon Salad - smoked salmon, strawberries, candied pecans, red onion, mixed greens tossed in our Honey Lemon Vinaigrette and topped with crispy fried shoestring potatoes and Feta $14
24oz T-Bone or Bone-in NY Strip - Served with garlic whipped mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini and a blackberry bone marrow butter $37
Indulgence - 32oz Chianina Porterhouse served with any three sides from our Contorni section of the menu, served family style, serves 2-4. $135 Please pre-order by end of day Saturday!!!
Atlantic Sea Scallops - Seared diver scallops served with a Saffron, mascarpone, braised root vegetable, Carnaroli rice risotto $39
Pan Seared - Branzino (European Sea Bass) served with garlic whipped mashed potatoes, grilled artichoke hearts, sautéed arugula and a lemon caper butter sauce $37
Surf & Turf - Black Angus 6oz beef tenderloin, Jumbo Patagonian pink shrimp, sweet potato mash, grilled broccolini served with our house made Amaro butter sauce $48
Pasta di Polpo (octopus) - House spaghettini, grilled octopus, Wild Caught Patagonian pink shrimp, white clams, grape tomatoes tossed in a white wine and seafood brodo $27
Weekend Cocktail
Mama Mia - Espolon Tequila, Aperol, Fresh Lime & Orange Juices, Agave Syrup
Garnet Kiss - Absolut Citron, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Blackberries, Honey Syrup, Rhubarb Bitters
Live Music for May at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five and M’tucci’s Moderno
Thursdays @ 6:30 & Fridays @ 7:00
M’tucci’s Italian has soft cello or violin dinner music every Thursday night beginning at 6:00.
MODERNO
5/6 Nathan Fox
5/12 Sloan Armitage
5/13 Lani Nash
5/19 Alex Maryol
5/20 RJ Perez
5/26 Oscar Butler
5/27 Kirk Matthews
TWENTY-FIVE
5/12 Amy Faithe
5/19 Austin Van
5/26 Alex Maryol
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
