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: any of a genus (Mimosa) of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that occur in tropical and warm regions and have usually bipinnate often prickly leaves and globular heads of small white or pink flowers
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: a mixed drink consisting of champagne and orange juice
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Bell Event Centre, 444 Reading Road, Pendleton Enjoy live music, a photo booth and bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary's with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $75 for those 21 and over and $55 for those under 21.
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Its Sunday specials are $3 mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
For drinks, there are the obligatory mimosas but also sangria with seasonal fruit ($9) and non-boozy options like pots of hot tea and Mexican hot chocolate.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
The drink highlight is the Lions Kool-Aid shots and Honolulu Blue mimosa.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Serve these sticky-sweet, citrusy rolls at your next ladies' brunch along with a traditional quiche and bowl of fruit—don't forget the mimosas.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
On weekends, the restaurant also offers brunch along with bottomless mimosas and micheladas.
Details: Opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 3210 Pacheco Blvd.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Adult beverage options include mimosas and champagne.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Breakfasts hit tables not long after kickoff for the 1 p.m. games on the mainland, mimosas arrive when the law allows at 8 a.m., and fans of teams like the Lions get to know the followers of their opponents in an alcove someplace beneath a modestly sized TV.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
Its Sunday specials are $3 mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
For drinks, there are the obligatory mimosas but also sangria with seasonal fruit ($9) and non-boozy options like pots of hot tea and Mexican hot chocolate.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
The drink highlight is the Lions Kool-Aid shots and Honolulu Blue mimosa.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Serve these sticky-sweet, citrusy rolls at your next ladies' brunch along with a traditional quiche and bowl of fruit—don't forget the mimosas.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
On weekends, the restaurant also offers brunch along with bottomless mimosas and micheladas.
Details: Opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 3210 Pacheco Blvd.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Adult beverage options include mimosas and champagne.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Breakfasts hit tables not long after kickoff for the 1 p.m. games on the mainland, mimosas arrive when the law allows at 8 a.m., and fans of teams like the Lions get to know the followers of their opponents in an alcove someplace beneath a modestly sized TV.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Mimosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimosa. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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mimosa
noun
mi·mo·sa
mə-ˈmō-sə 
mī-,
-zə
: any of a genus of trees, shrubs, and herbs of the legume family that are found in warm regions and have small white or pink flowers in ball-shaped heads
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