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Mother’s Day Hot Take: OpenTable Research Suggests Moms Want a ‘Time Out’ This Year

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OpenTable releases its annual Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list, with venues fit for the whole family, solo dines and everything in between

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moms have spoken and they want to take a load off this Mother’s Day. OpenTable research reveals 39% of moms have had to book their own celebratory meal, and 44% say that having someone else take the lead on decisions makes Mother’s Day the most special.1 The findings also show an interest in having their own time out, with nearly one-third of mothers (30%) considering dining out solo as part of their Mother’s Day celebrations, in line with a larger movement of embracing ‘me time.’1

What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day: OpenTable Unveils 2025 Dining Insights

Early dining means the whole day is free: 46% of moms want to start celebrations early to maximize relaxation time throughout the day.1 OpenTable data backs the trend: while noon was the most popular time to dine on Mother’s Day 2024, 10am saw the most growth, up 19% YoY.2Relaxing views are a priority: The number one wish-list for moms designing their perfect Mother’s Day meal out is a waterfront or scenic view (64%).1 Venues on OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch list like North Pond in Chicago, and Mala Ocean Tavern in Hawaii are sure to deliver when it comes to views.Up the ante, moms deserve it: A chef’s tasting menu is a must-have for 51% of moms1 , as OpenTable data from 2024 showed a 29% YoY increase in OpenTable Experience dining on Mother’s Day.2Brunch is the main event, but celebrations will last all weekend long: 73% of moms surveyed want to celebrate Mother’s Day with a family brunch with their children but the fun doesn’t stop there, as 66% of U.S. consumers will celebrate multiple times over the weekend, whether with family, friends or solo.1

“Moms want to take a backseat on planning this year, but here’s the wake-up call for anyone looking to deliver that stress-free experience: 29% of families have had to panic-book within 24 hours of the holiday1, and use of our ‘Notify Me’ alerts jumped 36% year-over-year3  – so plan ahead,” said Cheryl Paniagua, VP of Restaurant Sales & Services at OpenTable. “For families looking to give the gift of a decision-free day for moms, our annual Top 100 Brunch list is a great place to start.”

Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025

With Mother’s Day consistently ranking as the busiest dining day of the year, securing the perfect table is more competitive than ever. To help families navigate this much-anticipated celebration, OpenTable has released its annual list of Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025, compiled by analyzing more than 10 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, percentage of five-star reviews among other factors.4

California takes home the most number of brunch spots this year, with 22 spots including San Francisco’s Elena’s and Los Angeles’ Republique, followed by New York, with 12 restaurants including beloved restaurants like The Odeon and Little Owl in New York City.

The Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America are as follows (in alphabetical order by state). For additional inspiration, explore OpenTable’s Mother’s Day dining hub and visit the OpenTable app.

California

Baltaire – Los Angeles, CABeachcomber Cafe – Crystal Cove – Newport Coast, CACesarina – San Diego, CADalida – San Francisco, CAElena’s – San Francisco, CAFarmhouse at Rogers Gardens – Corona Del Mar, CAForeign Cinema – San Francisco, CAGirl & the Goat L.A. – Los Angeles, CAinsideOUT – San Diego, CAMister A’s San Diego, CAMustards Grill – Yountville, CANick’s on State – Carlsbad, CAOriginal Joe’s Westlake – Daly City, CARepublique – Los Angeles, CAScala Osteria – Napa, CAStonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara, CASummit House – Fullerton, CAThe Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil – Rutherford, CAThe Rotunda at Neiman Marcus – San Francisco, CAThe Tea House on Los Rios – San Juan Capistrano, CAThe Village Pub – Woodside, CAZuni Cafe – San Francisco, CA

District of Columbia

Chez Billy Sud – Washington DCdLeña – Washington DCFilomena Ristorante – Washington DCOld Ebbitt GrillWashington DC

Florida

La Nouvelle – St. Augustine, FLLatitudes – Key West, FLMILA – Miami Beach, FLSails Restaurant – Naples, FLUlele – Tampa, FL

Georgia

Canoe – Atlanta, GACasi Cielo Mexican Cuisine – Atlanta, GALips – Atlanta, GAPoor Calvin’sAtlanta, GARumi’s Kitchen – Atlanta, GA

Hawaii

Duke’s Beach House Maui – Lahaina, HIMala Ocean Tavern – Lahaina, HIMerriman’s – Waimea – Big Island – Kamuela, HI

Idaho

Ten/6 – Coeur d’ Alene, ID

Illinois

3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago – Chicago, ILCafé Ba-Ba-Reeba – Chicago, ILDuck Duck Goat – Chicago, ILGibsons Bar & Steakhouse – Chicago, ILGibsons Italia – Chicago, ILJoe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Chicago, ILMon Ami Gabi – Chicago, ILNorth Pond – Chicago, ILPetite Vie – Western Springs, ILPizzeria Portofino – Chicago, ILRL Restaurant – Chicago, IL

Indiana

The Cake Bake Shop – Caramel, IN

Kentucky

Carson’s on Main – Lexington, KY

Louisiana

Atchafalaya Restaurant – New Orleans, LABrennan’s – New Orleans, LALa Petite Grocery – New Orleans, LASt Francisville Inn & Restaurant – St Francisville, LA

Massachusetts

Bar VlahaBrookline, MABrassica KitchenBoston, MAComfort Kitchen – Boston, MAKrasi – Boston, MAPrima – Boston, MASilver Dove Afternoon Tea – Boston, MA

Minnesota

Baldamar – Roseville, MN

Missouri

Annie Gunn’sChesterfield, MO

North Carolina

Afternoon Tea at the O.Henry Hotel – Greensboro, NCHerons – Cary, NC

New Jersey

Tops Diner – East Newark, NJ

Nevada

Eiffel Tower – Las Vegas, NVEsther’s Kitchen – Las Vegas, NVOcean Prime – Las Vegas, NV

New York

BG – Bergdorf GoodmanNew York, NYCafe LuxembourgNew York, NYCarmine’s – 44th Street – New York, NYDel Vino Vineyards – Northport, NYGallagher’s Steakhouse – Manhattan – New York, NYLittle Owl – New York, NYNubeluz – New York, NYPalma – New York, NYTavern on the GreenNew York, NYThe Farm Italy Restaurant + Bar – Huntington, NYThe OdeonNew York, NYTony’s Di Napoli – Midtown – New York, NY

Ohio

Forno Kitchen and Bar – Columbus, OHLindey’s – Columbus, OHPier W – Cleveland, OH

Oklahoma

FRIDA southwest – Oklahoma City, OK

Pennsylvania

ParcPhiladelphia, PATalula’s Garden – Philadelphia, PA

Rhode Island

The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill – Newport, RI

Tennessee

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro – Townsend, TNNoko – Nashville, TN

Texas

Aba – Austin, TXAl Biernat’s – Oak Lawn – Dallas, TXCafe Pacific – Dallas, TXKenny’s Wood Fired Grill – Dallas, TXPerla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar – Austin, TX

Virginia

L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VALe YacaWilliamsburg, VA

Washington

Tilikum Place CafeSeattle, WA

1 Consumer Research

An online survey was conducted by Walr among 1,542 US consumers who will be celebrating Mother’s Day this year.  Minimum quotas have been applied to major cities. Fieldwork took place between Friday 14th March – Tuesday 18th March 2025. Data has been collected adhering to MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR guidelines to ensure ethical and accurate data collection.

2 OpenTable Data

OpenTable looked at seated diners, and Experiences and time slot when noted, from online reservations from all active restaurants on the OpenTable platform in the U.S. on May 12, 2024 and compared it to the corresponding date period in 2023 (May 14, 2024).

3 OpenTable Data

OpenTable looked at use of Notify Me alerts on May 12, 2024 and compared it to the corresponding date period in 2023 (May 14, 2024).

4  Top 100 Brunch Restaurants Methodology

OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025 list is generated from over 10 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from 1st March 202428th February 2025. Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches. Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score. The qualified restaurants were then filtered for a minimum number of brunch reviews and Sunday brunch availability. The resulting list appears A-Z, not in ranked order.

About OpenTable

OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), helps more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide fill 1.8 billion seats a year. OpenTable’s world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

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CM Global Services Announces Project Santos, a Planned 50-Megawatt AI Data Center Campus in ERCOT South

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CM Global Services targets a site and engages with strategic partners to become operational in the AI data center space.

DENVER, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CM Global Services, LLC (CMGS) today announced Project Santos, its plan to develop a 50-megawatt AI data center campus for a site in the ERCOT South grid zone. CMGS is a long-standing strategic partner of Compass Mining, Inc. and is a global provider of logistics, hardware sales, and infrastructure services, with a growing focus on AI infrastructure and building site development. The announcement was made by Shanon Squires, Chief Mining Officer of Compass Mining, during a panel on bitcoin mining companies diversifying into AI infrastructure at the Energy Investors Forum.

CMGS intends to deliver Project Santos in two phases. The first phase, a 7-megawatt, 5 MW of IT Load Tier III facility purpose-built for AI inference workloads, is targeted for completion by the end of the first quarter of 2027. A subsequent 43-megawatt expansion, bringing the site to its fully planned 50-megawatt capacity

“This is a disciplined next step for CM Global Services, drawing upon its expertise in standing up infrastructure, while Compass Mining simultaneously continues to be the gold standard in Bitcoin mining-related services,” said Shanon Squires. “Bitcoin mining remains the core of Compass Mining. CMGS’ Project Santos reflects the power infrastructure and site development discipline CMGS built over years, and we’re pursuing this initiative on our own terms.”

“This is a new step forward for CMGS, as we continue building for the future,” said Vishnu Mackenchery, Managing Director at CMGS. “Project Santos marks our entry into AI infrastructure and inference, and we’re charting our own path, moving fast to get there.”

GPU-as-a-Service for Enterprise and Neocloud Customers

Project Santos is being developed as a GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) platform. Rather than requiring customers to bring their own hardware, CMGS is securing NVIDIA GB300 Blackwell GPU capacity to offer directly to off-takers as dedicated, single-tenant or multi-tenant compute. The company’s ideal customer profile is AI enterprise organizations seeking dedicated capacity, and CMGS is also in active discussions with neocloud providers.

Project Status

Site: located in the ERCOT South grid zoneCompute: CMGS is securing NVIDIA GB300 Blackwell GPU capacity to offer as GPU-as-a-Service to off-takersTotal planned capacity: 50 megawatts, 35 MW of IT to be delivered in two phasesPhase 1: 7 megawatts, 5 MW of IT load Tier III, targeted for completion by end of Q1Phase 2: adding a 43-megawatt expansion, 30 MW of IT load with utility-supported expansionCustomer profile: AI enterprise companies are the ideal customer; CMGS is also in active discussions with neocloud providers

About CMGS

CM Global Services (CMGS) is a global provider of logistics, hardware sales, and infrastructure services, with a growing focus on AI infrastructure and building site development. CMGS supports clients with end-to-end logistics solutions, hardware procurement, and site-level execution for next-generation compute infrastructure.

About CMGS and Compass Mining Partnership

Compass Mining serves as a strategic partner and advisor to CM Global Services (CMGS), supporting its growth across global logistics, hardware sales, and infrastructure services. As CMGS expands its focus into AI infrastructure and site development, Compass Mining’s guidance helps shape its strategic direction and execution. Together, the two organizations continue to collaborate on delivering end-to-end solutions for clients building next-generation compute infrastructure.

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This communication contains forward-looking statements relating to a potential closing of a transaction. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed on the terms described, or at all. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of the company. Furthermore, investing in or engaging with our company involves substantial risk, and past performance or previous communications are not indicative of future results. There is no guarantee, assurance, or warranty that any specific financial outcome, return on investment, or overall results will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed, projected, or implied in any forward-looking statements. Investors and stakeholders should not rely solely on preliminary press releases regarding potential transactions or projected financial metrics when making investment decisions. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Prospective investors are strongly encouraged to conduct their own independent due diligence and consult with a qualified, independent financial or legal advisor prior to making any investment.

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Advantech Unveils Next-Gen AI Infrastructure Solutions Powered by AMD EPYC™ 9006 Series Processors

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TAIPEI, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing and edge AI solutions, today announced its next-generation server and network platforms powered by the latest AMD EPYC™ 9006 Series processors. Designed to accelerate AI infrastructure from the data center to the intelligent edge, Advantech’s 6th Gen AMD EPYC-powered servers deliver the performance, scalability, and reliability organizations need for AI, HPC, storage, networking, and mission-critical industrial workloads.

At AMD Advancing AI 2026, Advantech will showcase its latest 2U 4-node edge server and EATX server board, demonstrating how its workload-ready server solutions enable customers to build scalable, high-performance AI and edge computing infrastructure with greater deployment confidence.

Continuing Performance Leadership with AMD EPYC 9006 Series Processors

6th Gen AMD EPYC server CPUs bring continued leadership in performance, efficiency, memory bandwidth, and next-generation I/O. Featuring up to 128 cores and 256 threads, advanced 2nm process technology, “Zen 6” and “Zen 6c” architecture, up to 20% average generational performance uplift, and up to 20% performance-per-watt improvement, AMD EPYC 9006 Series processors are designed to support more virtual machines, higher throughput, and better system efficiency. With up to 128 PCIe Gen6 lanes per CPU, CXL™ 3.1 memory expansion, and support for DDR5 8000NHz and MRDIMM 12800MHz for high memory bandwidth, Advantech edge server solutions deliver balanced compute, memory, and I/O performance for next-generation AI, telco, edge, and storage infrastructure.

Key Features Include:

Up to 128 cores / 256 threads with “Zen 6” and “Zen 6c” architectureAdvanced 2nm process technology for improved performance and efficiencyUp to 20% average generational performance uplift and 20% performance-per-watt improvementDDR5-8000 and MRDIMM 12.8G support for higher memory bandwidth and capacityPCIe® Gen6 scalability: up to 128 lanes for 1 CPU and up to 196 lanes for 2 CPUsCXL™ 3.1 support for optimized memory expansion

Comprehensive Edge Server Solutions from Edge to Cloud

Advantech’s edge server portfolio powered by AMD EPYC™ 9006 Series processors delivers a complete board-to-system lineup for AI infrastructure, data centers, cloud, HCI, HPC, edge computing, industrial applications, and high-performance networking. The first-wave portfolio includes:
(1) The SKY-642E5, 4U MGX GPU server, for large-scale AI acceleration
(2) The SKY-722E5, 2U DC-MHS server with DC-SCM support, for modular data center and edge AI deployments
(3) The SKY-712E5, 1U DC-MHS server, supporting HHHL and FH-3/4L expansion cards for high-density enterprise edge and cloud workloads
(4) The SKY-822E5, 2U short-depth DC-SCM modular server, supporting 2–3 dual-slot GPU cards for space-constrained edge data centers
(5) The SKY-924E5F, 2U 4-node front-access server, for distributed edge computing,
(6) The ASMB-982 & ASMB-832 server boards for flexible, high-expandability system designs.

These new platforms also support PCIe Gen6 scalability, GPU-optimized architecture, advanced DDR5/MRDIMM memory, and AFA-ready high-density E1.S/E3.S NVMe SSD storage to meet low-latency data access, high-throughput storage performance, and scalable infrastructure for data-intensive AI and edge-cloud workloads.

Expanding the portfolio further, Advantech also introduces the FWA-6084, the 2U network appliance and is designed for demanding network security and edge AI workloads. It features DDR5/MRDIMM memory capability, eight Gen6 network module cards, and one PCIe Gen5 x16 slot for GPU or add-on card expansion. It is well positioned to support line-speed multiple 200G network workloads without compromise.

Together with Advantech’s unique service advantages—including 3-5-10 service guarantee, strict revision control, stable component supply, worldwide local support, and custom-ready integration—the new portfolio supports customers reduce deployment risk, secure long-term product roadmaps, and accelerate workload-ready AI and edge-cloud infrastructure from concept to deployment.

Explore more product information, please contact us or visit the Advantech x AMD website.

About Advantech

Advantech is a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, driven by its vision of “Enabling an Intelligent Planet.” To address the growth of edge computing and AI, Advantech focuses on five key markets: Edge Intelligence Systems, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, iHealthcare, and iCity Services & iRetail. By integrating edge computing hardware, WISE-IoT software, sector-specific AI solutions, and domain expertise, Advantech creates an orchestration model that connects industrial ecosystems and accelerates industrial intelligence with partners and customers.(www.advantech.com

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MulticoreWare and AMD Collaborate to Advance Physical AI and Autonomous Robotics on AMD Platforms

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Companies Demonstrated Real-Time Multimodal AI and Vision-Language-Action Workflows on AMD Ryzen™ AI Platforms at AMD Advancing AI 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MulticoreWare, Inc., a global technology company specializing in AI software solutions, physical AI, accelerated computing, and engineering services, today announced its ongoing collaboration with AMD to advance autonomous robotics and edge intelligence on AMD platforms.

As part of this collaboration, MulticoreWare joined AMD at AMD Advancing AI 2026 to present ‘Enabling Physical AI on AMD’, demonstrating how advanced vision, language, and action (VLA) models can drive real-time robotic intelligence on AMD Ryzen™ AI Embedded platforms.

As AI increasingly moves from the cloud into robots, autonomous systems, and intelligent edge devices, organizations need efficient ways to run sophisticated AI models closer to where decisions need to be made. Together, AMD and MulticoreWare are helping developers bring advanced perception, reasoning, and action capabilities to AMD-powered systems.

At AMD Advancing AI 2026, AMD and MulticoreWare demonstrated how multimodal VLA models run on AMD Ryzen™ AI Embedded integrated GPUs using AMD ROCm™, enabling robots to perceive, reason, and act in real time. The session showcased practical guidance for AI developers, robotics engineers, and innovators building next-generation intelligent machines on AMD Embedded platforms.

“Physical AI is reshaping how machines perceive, decide and act in the real world,” said Sumit Shah, Head of Product Management and Marketing, Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, AMD. “AMD Ryzen™ AI Embedded X100 Series processors deliver a scalable, open x86 Embedded platform that unifies AI, real-time control and industrial reliability to enable the generation of autonomous systems without locking developers into a single compute architecture or software stack.”

“A Physical AI system depends on a tightly integrated loop between perception and actuation. It must operate in real time, on real hardware, and in environments that are inherently unpredictable,” said Vish Rajalingam, VP & GM, Mobility and Transportation BU at MulticoreWare. “That makes it a hardware-software co-design challenge, not simply an AI inference problem. Building on the open-source AMD Robotics Software Suite, we work closely with OEMs to optimize the entire stack so that latency, reliability and accuracy targets are consistently achieved in production environments. That’s the integration MulticoreWare and AMD deliver together to move intelligent robotic systems from prototype to deployment.”

This session builds on more than 15 years of collaboration, with MulticoreWare delivering software optimization, AI, and engineering expertise across the AMD ecosystem, including Ryzen™ AI, Ryzen™, AMD EPYC™, AMD Instinct™, AMD Radeon™, and adaptive computing technologies.

About MulticoreWare

MulticoreWare, Inc. is a global technology company delivering AI software solutions and engineering services that accelerate innovation in Physical AI, Agentic AI, Robotics, Edge Intelligence, and Accelerated Computing. With expertise in multimodal AI, Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, sensor perception and fusion, AI optimization, embedded systems, and high-performance software, MulticoreWare helps customers transform advanced AI technologies into production-ready solutions. Its innovations power applications across automotive, robotics, industrial automation, smart cities, healthcare, defense, and intelligent edge devices, while its video codec technologies enable next-generation video experiences worldwide.
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marcom@multicorewareinc.com 

 

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