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Dine and Shop Local for Mother’s Day 2021
Show Mom some local love with thoughtful gifts from artisans and small businesses and special meals at restaurants in South Florida. Before we offer some of our top picks, let's add a quick plug for an Edible South Florida subscription ($28), a great gift for Mom: four issues delivered by mail, each filled with recipes, articles, gardening information, events in South Florida, farmers markets and lots more local info.
ARTISAN WARES, PLANTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES
Zak the Baker + O, Miami Totes
WHAT: Miami’s artisan baker has collaborated with the O, Miami Poetry Festival to bring poetry from third and fourth graders on the topics of moms, family and hopefulness. Tote Bags come with the Brunch Bag: four scones, half a dozen assorted bagels, cream cheese spread, nova and fresh-squeezed orange juice ($60); Mother’s Day cards come with four scones and a custom Mother's Day folded card featuring a poem from a local student ($12).
WHEN: Pre-order for pickup on Sun., May 9
MORE INFO: Order online from Zak the Baker
Summer Plants from Little River Cooperative
WHAT: Buy mom seeds and seedlings, veggies and herbs and other edible gardening gifts at Little River Cooperative’s summer plant sale. Find lemongrass, pineapples, bananas, taro, spicy peppers, sweet potatoes and other crops; flowering native plants; greeting cards from Gold Teeth Brooklyn; local honey and edible flower cookies.
WHERE: Little River Cooperative Nursery at AgriTrace Institute, 22305 SW 157 Ave., Redland
WHEN: Fri., Sat. and Sun. May 7-9 10am-5pm daily
MORE INFO: Order online to pick up at the Legion Park Farmers Market on Saturday or plan on visiting the nursery in Redland – bring the family!
Mother’s Day Tropical Fruit Tree Sale from Ready-to-Grow Gardens
WHAT: Tropical fruit trees, heat-tolerant veggies & herbs, and other supplies for the garden like soil mix, mulch and organic fertilizer. Seedlings include avocado, atemoya, banana, breadfruit, canistel, dragon fruit, jackfruit, loquat, mango, mulberry, passionfruit, rollinia, sapodilla, tamarind, plus Seminole pumpkin, roselle, turmeric, herbs and more.
WHERE: Ready-to-Grow Gardens, 4590 SW 122 Ave., Miami
WHEN: Sat., May 8, 10am-6pm
MORE INFO: Ready-to-Grow Gardens
Plants and Growing Tower at Tree Amigos, Davie
WHAT: Tree Amigos Growers can help with all your gardening needs – soil, fertilizer, plants and advice. Their new Garden Tower ($375-650) is an ingenious composting/planter that grows 50 plants in only four square feet.
WHERE: 10900 SW 48 ST, Davie
MORE INFO: Order online or visit.
Photo 1: Seed packets at Little River Cooperative
Photo 2: Growing tower small footprint fits on terraces and patios
Artisan Makers at Aventura Market
WHAT: Shop for local foods, sweets, plants, flowers, olive oil, orchids, candles, honey, jewelry and more all weekend at Aventura Mall. Pro tip: After shopping, take Mom to one of the onsite restaurants.
WHERE: Center Court, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
WHEN: All weekend
MORE INFO: Aventura Market
Gifts from Local Artists at Isabel, South Miami
WHAT: One-of-a-kind gifts for entertaining and for the home, including glassware, housewares, clever towels, art, greeting cards, cookbooks and more.
WHERE: Isabel, 7334 Red Rd., South Miami
MORE INFO: Isabel, Fine Home Accessories
Fine Chocolates from Garcia Nevett, South Miami
WHAT: Special packages of artisan chocolates include mini chocolate cake ($12), an Experience Box ($120), the Chocolate Roses Collection ($34) and a cupcake kit ($35).
WHERE: 7312 SW 57 Ave., South Miami
MORE INFO: Order online or in person
Photo 1: Gentili olive oil from Mr. Olive Oil, Aventura Market and Coconut Grove Foodie and Artisan Market
Photo 2: Fish glasses from Isabel, South Miami
Photo 3: Cat planter from Encantos Floral Design at Aventura Market
Photo 4: Rose chocolates at Garcia Nevett Chocolate, South Miami
A Day at Robert Is Here, Florida City
WHAT: Take Mom and the family for a day in the countryside. This Florida City landmark is filled with tropical fruits and veggies and local artisan foods, sauces, honey; there are farm animals and equipment out back, Jessy Nite’s Stay Gold artwork; and of course those great fruit smoothies and lunch, too.
WHERE: Robert Is Here, 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead
MORE INFO: Robert Is Here
Organic Bedding from SEB Mattress, Coconut Grove and MiMo
WHAT: Mom deserves a healthy night’s sleep. This local, family-owned business sells fine mattresses, bedding and other products and top-notch service.
WHERE: Grand and Douglas, Coconut Grove and 6667 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
MORE INFO: Visit their site here.
Farmers Market Gift Basket
WHAT: Make Mom a gift basket of local fruits and veggies, artisan and prepared foods and gift items. Or, shop online from Urban Oasis Project or Farmers Markets to Go – just order and pick up or have delivered in the for Mother's Day.
MORE INFO: Here’s a list of South Florida farmers markets on the left.
Local Artisan Gift Basket, Mima Market, Miami Shores
WHAT: If you want to support local businesses and find unique foods, crafts and artwork, Mima Market is your place. Everything here – from Gables Delight preserves, Laurie's Pantry granola, prepared foods, beers and gift items – is homegrown.
WHERE: 9725 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores
MORE INFO: Shop in person or online.
Photo 1: Brandon at Robert Is Here
Photo 2: Raul and Alex at Mima Market
Photo 4: Gifted by Nature products at Coconut Grove Foodie and Artisan Market
Gift Box of Grass-Fed Beef from Gaucho Ranch
WHAT: Gaucho gift boxes ($50-200) contain sustainably raised grass-fed beef, chorizo, condiments and more.
WHERE: Gaucho Ranch Grill Boutique, 7201 NE 4th Ave, Loft 101, Miami
MORE INFO: Gaucho Ranch
Plant-based Foods from The Plantisserie, Little River
WHAT: Order a plant-based picnic or meals for Mom, including dishes like jackfruit ropa vieja, veggie coconut curry with basmati rice, shepherd’s pie, plus a bottle or organic wine.
WHERE: The Plantisserie, 7315 NE 2 Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: The Plantisserie
Photo 1: Grass-fed beef and more in Gaucho Ranch gift box
Photo 2: Jackfruit ropa vieja from The Plantisserie
WINES AND SPIRITS
Six or Twelve-Pack of Wine from Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
WHAT: Order Mom wines specially curated by Jeffrey Wolfe, in a six-pack ($138) or 12-pack ($250), including Raventos I Blanc de NIt, Carolina Gatti Tredici Sette, Deomaine de Fenouillet Rosé Ventoux, Elivio Tintero Arneis Langhe, Aviary Vineyards Chardonnay Napa. You can pick up or have your gift delivered.
WHERE: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe, 124 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
MORE INFO: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe or call (305) 445-4567
Cocktail Makings from Azul Wine and Spirits, Sunset Harbour
WHAT: Mom likes margaritas? Inventing cocktails? Pick out the makings and put together a custom cocktail box. Or let Azul figure it out for you.
WHERE: Azul Wine and Spirits, 1414 20th St., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Azul Wine and Spirits
THINGS TO DO
Weekend Picnic at Vizcaya
WHAT: Reserve a picnic box for two with Vizcaya stemless wine classes, a charcuterie board, mini bottle of prosecco and orange juice ($59, for members – not a member? That’s a good gift idea, too!)
WHERE: Vizcaya, 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Vizcaya
Mother’s Day Gift Bags at Deering Estate
WHAT: Surprise Mom with a special Mother’s Day bag, filled with coffee, tea, mimosas, fresh-baked treats, pancake mix, fruit, chocolates, handmade soap and other surprises. $125 for members, $150 for non-members (so why not spring for a membership, too?).
WHERE: Order online below for pickup or delivery on May 8.
MORE INFO: Deering Gift Bag
SOBEWFF Event Tickets
WHAT: South Beach Wine and Food Festival is celebrating 20 years with new dates – May 20-23 – because the usual February event was postponed because of COVID.
WHERE: Various locations throughout South Florida, including Broward and Palm Beach counties.
MORE INFO: SOBEWFF
Photo 1: Kritharoto at Estiatorio Ornos Photo: Estiatorio Ornos
Photo 2: El Vez Photo: El Vez
TAKE HER OUT TO EAT
Plant-based Takeout from PLANTA South Beach and PLANTA Queen
WHAT: Mom Box serving breakfast in bed for up to four people – comfort food classics like cinnamon buns, a mimosa kit, shakshuka with split-pea fritters and olive oil cake ($130) from PLANTA South Beach. Or try a savory lunch – coconut sticky buns, sushi box, udon noodles, olive oil cake, mimosa kit. ($130)
WHEN: Order online.
MORE INFO: PLANTA Restaurants
Celebrate Mother’s Day All Weekend at The Doral Yard
WHAT: Weekend activities for moms, abuelas and tías include a della bowls giveaway for a plant-based meal for two plus spa services; live flamenco; a churro bash; a Mother’s Day Concert with Leslie Cartaya and her band; and other specials.
WHERE: The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St.
WHEN: Fri., May 7-Sun., May 9
MORE INFO: The Doral Yard
Waterfront Brunch at Shooters Waterfront, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Scenic brunch on the Intracoastal, with dishes like blue crab Benedict, buttermilk fried chicken and lox and bagel.
WHERE: Shooters Waterfront, 3033 NE 32 Ave., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Shooters Waterfront
Cookie Decorating at Verde at PAMM
WHAT: Verde hosts a cookie decorating class at Verde, perfect to go with brunch specials, including stuffed French toast, shrimp and grits, and strawberry basil panna cotta.
WHERE: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Verde
Mother’s Day Brunch at Shelborne South Beach
WHAT: Brunch ($42) and bottomless mimosas ($25) on Sunday – Mom gets a mimosa on the house.
WHERE: The Shelborne South Beach, 1801 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: The Shelborne South Beach
Thai Flavors + BBQ at EST.33 Thai Craft Kitchen & Brewery
WHAT: Brunch treats like smoked duck benedict and miso caramel French toast plus bottomless house brewed beer, like the new Brickell Brown and One Night in Bangkok.
WHERE: EST.33 Thai Craft Kitchen & Brewery at Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave.,
MORE INFO: EST.33 Thai Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Special Brunch at Seasy, Coral Gables
WHAT: Fixed-price Mother’s Day three-course brunch, featuring choices like ricotta and portobello eggplant parmigiana and mascarpone, chocolate and strawberry cannoli plus sparkling Italian wine. ($39-$55 per person)
WHERE: Seasy, 136 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
MORE INFO: Seasy
Brunch at Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Rock N Roll brunch with free rosé wine for all moms, including sushi, fried chicken and waffles, casa wagyu burger.
WHERE: Casa Sensei, 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei
Special Mother’s Day Menu at MILA Miami
WHAT: Special MediterrAsian special – Dover sole en papillote with scallion nage, fermented black bean and soy, tropical pavlova with saffron cream and frozen Greek yogurt ($75).
WHERE: MILA Miami, 1636 Meridian Ave, Rooftop, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: MILA Miami
Kritharoto at Estiatorio Ornos, Aventura
WHAT: Michael Mina’s Greek restaurant offers its classic brunch and dinner menu with a traditional Kritharoto special dish, a risotto-style seafood orzo ($58), available all day on Sun., May 9.
WHERE: Aventura Mall, 19565 Biscayne Blvd
MORE INFO: Estiatorio Ornos
Brunch at Ambersweet at The Confidante Miami Beach
WHAT: Special “Ladies Who Lunch” event from 11am-3pm includes soufflé pancakes, crab cake benedict and free-flowing bloody marys and mimosa.
WHERE: 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Ambershttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/the-confidante-miami-beach/miaob/dining/ambersweetweet
Sunday Brunch at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Design District
WHAT: Treat Mom to favorites such as yellowfin tuna crudo, breakfast pizza, green shakshuka, falafel and buttermilk pancakes.
WHERE: 130 NE 40 St., Design District
MORE INFO: Michael’s Genuine Fod and Drink
Mexican Menu at El Vez Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Let Mom indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine, including special Whole Yellowtail a la Talla served with salsa verde, refried beans, queso fresco and lime ($34).
WHERE: W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: El Vez Fort Lauderdale
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