Where to take Mom to eat this Mother’s Day, and where to shop, in and around the City of Philadelphia.
Mother’s Day is coming up soon, the annual celebration of the woman who gave birth to us and made us who we are today. To help you prepare for this special day, we have compiled a list of gift ideas and dining options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner with your mom.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious breakfast or brunch buffet at Dolce. Indulge in various sweet and savory options, including bagels, pastries, acai bowls, waffles, omelets, scrambled eggs, and avocado toast. The brunch buffet offers even more delicious choices, from classic breakfast items to heartier dishes and desserts. Savor delights like Greek yogurt parfaits, bacon, burrata Caprese, handmade ricotta cavatelli pasta, lemon rosemary roasted chicken, pan-seared Atlantic salmon, rosemary-cured bone-in ham, tiramisu, budino, cannolis, red velvet cake, and chocolate raspberry tarts. And as a special treat, each mother who dines at Dolce will receive a complimentary floral bouquet.
Looking for a luxurious dining experience to treat your mother on Mother’s Day? Consider Steak 48, which will be open for lunch and dinner. You can choose from an a la carte menu featuring the restaurant’s signature dishes, including Iced Alaskan King Crab Legs, Bone-in Berkshire Pork Chops, 48 Caesar with Warm Poached Egg, and Westholme Australian Wagyu Filet. The menu offers comforting sides like corn crème brulee, asparagus fries, and sauteed Kennett Square mushrooms. To top off your meal, choose between two dessert options: the Triple Chocolate Bombe or the Sweet and Savory Fresh Berries.
The Dandelion, a sophisticated British pub in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse area, will offer its Afternoon Tea Service, usually unavailable on Sundays. Treat your mom to a special Afternoon Tea menu that includes three elegant traditional Tea Tiers filled with tea sandwiches, pastries, scones, and a small or large pot of tea. If you’re in the mood for other classic British snacks and entrees, you can order Billingsgate Crab Croquettes, Deviled Eggs, Welsh Rarebit, Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips, and Bangers and Mash.
Experience the perfect Mother’s Day celebration in Conshohocken with an exceptional brunch at Hook and Ladder Skybar and Kitchen in the Hotel West & Main. Indulge in a unique brunch menu consisting of different stations, such as a cold bar with lobster, shrimp, and sushi, a carving station with prime rib, roasted turkey, king salmon, and truffle mashed potatoes, a build-your-own omelet station with various fillings, a charcuterie station, and a dessert bar.
The Art Star Craft Bazaar returns to Cherry Street Pier during Mother’s Day Weekend. With over 60 vendors selling carefully chosen crafts, you can purchase a gift for your mother or enjoy a lovely time with your family by the waterfront. You’ll find a diverse selection of handmade products, including pottery, jewelry, clothing, art, home goods, craft kits, plush dolls, baby gifts, cards, prints, and more. Local artists will be offering make-and-take activities during the event. For food options, you can dine at Bourbon & Branch, which offers both vegan and non-vegan options. Alternatively, you can grab French Toast Bites and drinks from the Pier concessions.
Get a head start on celebrating Mother’s Day by attending our “Mother’s Day Brunch in Bloom” event on Saturday. Treat your incredible mom to a special pop-up brunch where you can create unique flower arrangements with the expert guidance of a professional in the industry. Choose from various flowers and accessories to create a personalized bouquet for your mom, yourself, or both. Groove to the tunes of Foxy Nora while you sip on a welcome mimosa included in the $20 admission fee. Alternatively, you can opt for the premium package, which includes admission, flowers, a flower lesson, a mason jar, and a personal charcuterie board.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Forsythia and indulge in an extravagant prix fixe brunch on Sunday, May 14, from 10 am to 4 pm. You’ll be treated to a refined, multicourse meal featuring exquisite dishes such as Green Pea Gazpacho made with Jonah crab, Meyer lemon, and puffed quinoa; Tri-Colored Rigatoni with morel mushroom, coddled egg, and fava beans; Tuna Niçoise with saffron potato, bagna càuda, and six-minute egg; Steak and Eggs composed of teres major steak; and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake topped with pistachio, orange curd, and fennel sherbet.
Occasionette is hosting a Celebrate Mom Bouquet Bar event on May 13 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the East Passyunk and Collingswood locations. Guests can create a personalized bouquet from various blooms and ribbons while enjoying prosecco and light bites. This is perfect for a tailored gift for mom or a pre-Mother’s Day celebration. Additionally, Occasionette offers preorders for South Stem Bud Vase 4-Packs filled with local spring flowers. These unique gifts, designed by local florist South Stems, can be used as a centerpiece or separated all over the house.
Square 1682, a modern American kitchen on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, hosts a special Mother’s Day Brunch from 8 am to 2 pm. They will be serving their popular brunch dishes and a range of new options. Some dishes include Cobbler French Toast topped with braised peaches and streusel, The Philly Special made with roast pork, poached eggs, braised greens, English muffin, hollandaise, and breakfast potatoes, and Sweet Potato Hash prepared with bacon, onions, sweet peppers, and a sunny-side-up. In addition, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling punch.
To all of the Mothers out there… Happy Mother’s Day!
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