House-cured meats and housemade sausages are all the rage in restaurants nowadays. Snout-to-tail cookery has come a long way from taboo to trendy, and chefs across the city are maximizing meat by grinding them, stuffing them, curing them, and more. With no shortage of charcuterie destinations in Chicago, the task at hand can be a bit daunting for sure. But beyond the familiar charcuterie temples like The Publican, TETE Charcuterie, and The Bristol, there are other spots worth seeking out for their wholly intrinsic take on cured meat.

Mother’s Day marks the biggest brunch day of the year, a day for bottomless mimosas, omelets, and waffles. And there’s no better way to celebrate mom than with an elegant, befitting brunch filled with all the best. The throes of holiday brunches out there can be more than a little overwhelming, though, so here are some surefire bets for brunch this Mother’s Day, May 10.

Not that there’s ever a bad time for a burger, but spring and summer seem particularly apt, given the burger’s natural proclivity for cookouts and grilled food. As the weather warms and the sun shines, let’s turn our attention to a couple notable burgers popping up around town.