Mom always did appreciate your creative efforts above everything else. And this year, with no crowded brunches in sight, it's time to think creatively. Here are some ideas and specials to inspire you.
FOOD
Cook It Yourself /Deliver It
WHAT: If you can’t be with Mom for Mother’s Day, do what the restaurants are doing: make her a ready-to-heat-and-eat brunch or dinner, package it (with fresh flowers, wine or cocktails and other treats) and deliver it. Like that colored card still on the fridge, this will stay with her forever.
European Pastry Brunch from JW Pastry in Davie
WHAT: Order up a bunch of pastries – croissants, fine tarts, creme brulee, savory quiches – and pick up some champagne and fresh OJ for a luxurious breakfast in bed.
WHEN: Call to place your order and pick up. Warning: your face mask will not obscure the perfume of butter.
MORE INFO: JW Pastry
Baskets and Boxes from Bunnie Cakes
WHAT: Love Mom Basket includes a bundt cake and topper, half a dozen pink roses, and a bag of vegan, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. Or, try a Celebrate Mom Cake decorated with spring flowers.
WHEN: Order by Thurs., May 7 at 4pm.
MORE INFO: Bunnie Cakes
Brunch Feast Kit from Fooq’s
WHAT: A dozen Florida Fresh Farm eggs, a loaf of fresh challah bread, French toast batter, homemade granola, yogurt, sausage, house-smoked Mangalitsa bacon and butter to serve 4-6 people. Add a pint of fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice and a bottle of Cava for mimosas.
WHEN: They need 24 hours notice.
MORE INFO: Call 786-536-2749 to order your feast.
Italian Favorites from Casa D’Angelo
WHAT: Special menu choices include twin lobster tails over risotto, short rib ravioli with artichokes and snapper livornese. Dessert and wine choices for two also available.
WHEN: Place orders by Thur., May 7 for Mother’s Day pickup.
MORE INFO: Casa D'Angelo
Quality Quarantine Foods from Bill Hansen Catering
WHAT: Family-style appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts by chef Dewey Losasso, plus add-ons like crafted cookie box by Loni Paige Events & Pastry and Florals by Judy Sun.
WHEN: Order by phone or email; delivery available.
MORE INFO: 305-970-1623 or email dewey@billhansencatering.com
Flowers and Coffee at XO Espresso
WHAT: Pastries and bites, lattes, CBD products, wellness drinks, organic teas and a free tulip for breakfast in bed.
WHEN: Order for pickup/delivery
MORE INFO: XO Espresso
Lobster and Rosé from Dune
WHAT: Three-course takeout menu includes Maine lobster and corn on the cob plus strawberry shortcake. Pickup or delivery.
WHEN: Call ahead to place your order at 754-900-4059.
MORE INFO: Dune
Ariete and Navé Family-style Menus
WHAT: Choose from two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, one dessert, including oven-roasted turbot with salsa verde and triple Valrhona chocolate tartlet.
WHEN: Order by Thur., May 7 at 8pm.
MORE INFO: Call 786-615-3747.
Lobster and Prime Rib at The Palm
WHAT: Special menu includes 3-lb jumbo Nova Scotia lobster with salad, sides and dessert and roast of prime rib dinner.
WHEN: Order for pick up or takeout.
MORE INFO: The Palm
Chocolates from Garcia Nevett
WHAT: Gorgeous handcrafted chocolate treats, from mini chocolate cakes to champagne truffle boxes to kids’ craft boxes and more.
WHEN: Order by Fri., May 8 for local pickups and deliveries.
MORE INFO: Garcia Nevett
ORDER IT
Grass-fed Beef, Meats from Gaucho Ranch
WHAT: Beef, lamb, heritage pork, free-range poultry – all top-quality proteins, delivered to your home.
WHEN: Order from site for pickup or delivery.
MORE INFO: Shop here website
Wines from Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
WHAT: Let Jeffrey Wolfe select the right wines for you. Or treat Mom to wines for one of his upcoming Friday night tastings.
WHEN: Order now for delivery.
MORE INFO: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
TAKE A DRIVE
Mangos for Mom
WHAT: Buy a box of special mangos from Mango Men Homestead. They're selling mixed boxes plus honey, dried mango, hot sauce and mango pickles. They're also shipping custom boxes with a selection of cutlivars – Mallika, Zill, Thong Dam, Mercurial Marvel, Cryder, Carabao, Rapoza, Baptiste and kastooree – on Mon., May 11. Too late for Mother's Day but a welcome gift anyway.
WHEN: Open all weekend, 9-5, 5300 SW 268 St, Homestead
MORE INFO: Send an email confirming that you want a box, include shipping address and we can ship out Monday. Please wait for us to confirm your order and send out invoice before sending the paypal. Payment can be by check (Payable to MangoMenHomestead), or by credit card: Call Ian Campbell, 305-812-0186. Or paypal: mangomenhomesteadfl@gmail.com. Please do not send money until we have confirmed your order.
Milkshakes from Robert Is Here
WHAT: Take Mom on a trip to the Redland. Stop at this beloved farm stand for produce and fruit shakes through their new drive-through service.
WHEN: Open seven days.
MORE INFO: Robert Is Here
Lee Brian Schager's Mother's Day Bake Sale
WHAT: Putting on the Pounds (LBS) is back for Mother's Day, with more treats and celebs. This Sunday's drive-through bake sale in Coral Gables will feature boxes from Night Owl Cookies, The Bagel Club, CindyLou's Cookies, Macchialina, Maggie Mas scones, Mojo Donuts, Cielito Artisan Pops, Dos Croquetas, cocktail mixer kit from Bar Lab, tropical floral arangement by Caraluce Floral. Special guests include Congreewoman Donna Shalala, Miami-Dade state attorney Katehrine Fernandez-Rundle, Broadway musical producer Richard Jay-Alexander, ChatChow TV founder Gio Gutierrez and iHeart radio host Enrique Santos. Proceeds benefit restaurateurs so they can pay their employees.
WHEN: 11am-2pm or until sold out.
MORE INFO: Bring cash and exact change. Additional donations for the SOBEWFF and FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality Industry Relief Fund also accepted. Follow Lee on Instagram at @leeschrager for details.
