Make this Mothers Day extra special by enjoying a great meal while supporting . On May 12 and 13, the following restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales to help with the hospitals most urgent needs, including funding clinical care, research and education programs and the purchase of vital life-saving medical equipment: Araxi, Big Ridge Brewing Company, Blue Water Café, Brewhouse High Moutain Brewing Compay, Café Medina, Cento Notti at Opus Hotel, Cincin, COAST Restaurant, Dockside Restaurant, Ebo Restaurant, Globe at YVR, Hawksworth, Herons West Coast Kitchen & Bar, Lift Bar & Grill, The Lobby Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Winery, p2b Bistro & Bar, Prestons Restaurant (Coast Chilliwack Hotel), Prestons Restaurant (Coast Coal Harbour Hotel), Show Case Restaurant and Bar, Sidecut (Four Seasons Hotel Whistler), Sunset Grill Tap House and Whiskey Bar, The Brasserie Bistro, The Oakwood Canadian Bistro, Thierry, West, Yaletown Brewing Company and Yew Restaurant.
Does your mother love chocolates and flowers? You wont have to decide which to give her with this exquisite hand-crafted chocolate sculpture by s Adam Chandler (pictured). This edible art is filled with chocolate-covered marcona almonds, pistachios and sun-dried cherries from the Okanagan. It sits atop a bed of organic puffed cereal pebbles in a chocolate box. Each one-of-kind sculpture is $50; available from Beta 5s workshop at 413 Industrial; Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm and Mothers Day 10am to 4pm. Pre-orders accepted.
Master patissier Thierry Busset is creating a delectable chocolate trio cake topped with a hand-piped personalized message to make your mom feel special. Or give yourself some time to customize a box of chocolates with flavours such as hazelnut buchette, Earl Grea and palet dOr. Oh, but then again there are his famous macarons... (1059 Alberni, )
Enjoy an afternoon recital on the 100-year-old Chappell & Company piano at Barbara-Jos Books to Cooks and delight in a delectable selection of traditional tea sandwiches and sweettreats. Mom will also be treated to a reading from Ruth Reichls heartwarming book, . Tea includes a copy of For You, Mom, Finally and is $55 per person. (1740 W. 2nd, 604-688-6755, )
Some mothers brunch, other mothers barbecue; Campagnolo and Fat Dragon give you the choice on Mothers Day. Campagnolo (, 1020 Main) and Campagnolo Roma (, 2297 Hastings) are hosting the brunches while Fat Dragon (, 866 Powell) is firing up the grill. Mom will receive a single stem flower (while supplies last) and the bar teams have designed spring cocktails with her in mind.No reservations, just show up from 11:30 to 2:30. Meanwhile, the Fat Dragon spot prawn festival on May 17 has been sold out so two new dates (May 24 and 31) have been added. Tickets are $49 and are available on the website.
is focusing its Mothers Day lunch around its signature Eggs Benedict as well as a decadent dessert buffet. (Dont worry, a stroll to the nearby waterfront will help you burn off those calories.) Tickets are $79 per adult, $39.50 for children five to 12, and reservations must be made in advance by calling 604-695-5500.
The is hosting a 1920s themedMothers Day brunchin its Spanish Ballroom starting at 10:30 am.Live jazz music by the Kris Covlin Trio, door prizes and childrens activities will accompany the sumptuous West Coast-inspired buffet prepared by Head Chef Ken Nakano.Adults $75, seniors $65, children ages six to 12, $35, children five and younger free.To make a booking, call 604-682-5566 or visit RosewoodHotelGeorgia.com
celebrates mothers and the beginning of spot prawn season with its celebration of seafood raw bar that complements all the usual brunch choices. Spot prawns are served with chimichurri and romesco sauces while the oysters come with honey pearls, horseradish, lemon and mignonette. Crab legs are adorned with lime aioli while the Qualicum Bay scallops get their own action station. The choices of old-fashioned sundaes and floats are limited only by your imagination. $79 for adults, $35 for kids 12 and under. (791 W. Georgia, 604-692-4939, YewRestaurant.com)
Think of the new maple and bacon macaronsas brunch on the go. They come elegantly boxed and ready to go or you can choose your own ($2 each). Pair them with the SPOT Tea Bella blend(organic Earl Grey and lavender) that has been crafted just for Bel Cafe. SPOT Tea is a Vancouver-based company featuring a line of unique blends with their own individual personality, just like their customers ($11.20 per tin).BelCafe.com
