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MOTHER’S DAY: 28 Things That You And Your Mom Might Want To Do This Weekend

Mother’s Day is right around the corner (this Sunday, May 12th) and every day this week (and last) we’ve received lots of awesome pampering ideas and details for special brunches and suppers from Scout Community members. Rather than put them up individually so that they flooded the front page, we decided to organise the mega post below instead. It features deals and meals from the good folks at Heartbreaker Salon, Campagnolo, Beta5, Road 13, La Pentola, Minami and more. Take the day to celebrate your Moms! Dig in after the jump…

VICTORY GARDENS POP-UP

Take your Mom garden shopping! This Mother’s Day, Victory Gardens and Homesteader’s Emporium are partnering for a Pop-up Shop. Organic and East Van local veggie starts will be available. These include: lettuce, kale, chard, cilantro, parsley, basil, mustard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onion, summer and winter squash, tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, marigold, sweet peas, nasturtium and more!

Homesteader’s Emporium | 649 E Hastings St | 11am – 2pm | www.victorygardensvancouver.ca

PAMPERED AT HEARTBREAKER SALON

On Mothers day we will be offering FREE conditioning treatments for any mothers on all services ($25 value). We also will have a Mother-Daughter special: a hair cut and conditioning treatment for $50 each when they book in together on Mothers Day. There’s limited availability to the space we have available on the day, so booking an advance appointment is best.

Heartbreaker Salon | 629 Kingsway | 604-875-0079 | [email protected] | www.breakinghearts.ca

LASTELLA WINERY GIFT SET

Give the gift of fine wine this Mother’s Day with a beautiful, three-bottle gift package in a branded wooden box from LaStella Winery. Featuring a selection of LaStella’s most popular varietals, enjoy a taste of Tuscan Italy from this premium Okanagan boutique winery. To order gift set or for more details, email [email protected] or telephone 604-697-0988. Gift wrapping is available upon request!

LAY OUT AN OYAMA SPREAD AT HOME

Head down to Oyama Sausage Co. on Granville Island and choose from an array of tasty treats such as Truffled Duck, Champagne Truffle Chicken, Chez Panisse and Okanagan Red Wine Lamb sausages – and there are plenty more flavours on their way. Begin your Mother’s Day celebration with delicious patés like truffled duck paté, creamy duck pate with raspberries, Terrine Bordelaise and a fine selection of cheese.

TREATS AT CADEAUX BAKERY

What Mom doesn’t love cake? Cadeaux Bakery has created two special cakes for Mother’s Day: Lemon (frosted with vanilla butter cream) and Chocolate Euphoria (smothered in Belgian chocolate mousse). The cakes are $25 each and serve 4-6 people. Make it personal with a message written in chocolate. Call, e-mail or pop in to pre-order yours today. We’re also open all weekend so bring Mom on by for some quality time and fresh baked croissants and coffee in in our beautiful cafe.

Cadeaux Bakery | 172 Powell St | Telephone: 604-608-8889 | www.cadeauxbakery.com

INDULGE AT BEAUCOUP BAKERY

Decadent desserts and beautiful blooms are both traditional ways to thank Mom for everything she does for you. This Mother’s Day, Beaucoup Bakery is combining the two with a special edition 10” raspberry pistachio macaron frais, large enough for the whole family to share.

Differing from a regular macaron, a macaron frais is filled with fresh pastry cream and fruit gelée, and decorated with fresh fruit, for a light-and-lively dessert. Pretty pink meringue shells will sandwich fresh pistachio pastry cream and a centre of raspberry gelée, with fresh raspberries studding the outside. The top will be decorated with edible flowers, so you can give Mom flowers and dessert all in one!

The Mother’s Day macaron frais will serve six people and costs $24. It must be ordered no later than Thursday, May 9, either by calling the bakery at 604-732-4222, or by emailing [email protected]. The desserts will be ready for pick-up at the bakery on the customer’s choice of either the Saturday or Sunday.

Beaucoup Bakery | 2150 Fir Street (@ 6th Avenue) | 604-732-4222 | www.beaucoupbakery.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT BETA5

Looking to spend an afternoon with Mom this Mother’s Day? We’ll be hosting an intimate afternoon tea in our private dining room. Perched above our storefront, you’ll be treated to an assortment of modern, savory and sweet, tea-time treats, along with a pot of your choice of premium, loose leaf teas. The perfect opportunity to catch up with mom, away from the crowds. Menu highlights include sourdough crumpets served with our award-winning preserves, ‘everything’ cream puffs (a savoury twist on the cream puff, filled with an herbed cream cheese), mini desserts, chocolates and caramels.

Beta5 Chocolates | 413 Industrial Avenue | Seatings between 1-4pm | $45 for two | www.beta5chocolates.com

Also available online and in-store is our Mother’s Day Gift Box ($49). It includes a 12pc box of our award-winning signature chocolates, a 6pc box of salted chocolate caramels, a bag of freeze-dried strawberry pebbles coated in 63% dark chocolate, and a ‘crushed’ polygon bar. Details here

EAST VAN ROASTERS

The newly unveiled East Van Roasters in Gastown will be open from 10am to 3pm on Mother’s Day and will be offering a special gift box that includes single origin fresh bars: pink peppercorn, coconut & nib and vanilla, cinnamon & espresso, as well as four assorted fruit mendiant for $15.00. Their 50g single origin bars are ready to go, too: $6.50 each or $17.50 for a pack of 3.

East Van Roasters | 319 Carrall St. | 604-629-7562 | www.eastvanroasters.com

A LA FAMIGLIA BRUNCH AT LA PENTOLA

Our Mothers’s Day family-style menu will consists of fresh, local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci for $35 per person. Our full brunch menu will also be available. Brunch is served from 11:30am to 3pm. Please email [email protected] or call 604-642-0557 to make reservations.

La Pentola della Quercia | 350 Davie Street | www.lapentola.ca

BRUNCH AT CAMPAGNOLO

Campagnolo on Main St. is ready brunch just in time for Mother’s Day, and we really dig their menu. They’ll be serving from 11:30am until 2:30pm. Reservations can be made by calling 604-484-6018.

Campagnolo | 1020 Main St | 604-484-6018 | www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

BRUNCH AT CAMPAGNOLO ROMA

Campagnolo ROMA is a fine brunch option for the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. They’ll start plating at 10:30am and keep at it until 2:30pm. Reserve via 604-569-0456 and get a look at the menu here.

Campagnolo Roma | 2297 East Hastings Street | 604-569-0456 | www.campagnoloroma.com

SIENA MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

Join us and sit your Mom down to a set three course menu (with options) plus amuse bouche for $49 per person (kids menu $15).

Caprese Salad, Smoked Bison Carpaccio or Prawn Saltimbocca

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Pan-seared Halibut, New York Steak, or Spring Pea & Goat Cheese Ravioli

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Chocolate Espresso Mousse – With biscotti

or

Lemon Shortbread Tarte

KIDS MENU | Chicken Parmesan with tomato sauce, melted cheese, mashed potatoes or Spaghettini and Meatballs. Dessert is either chocolate or vanilla ice cream with an Italian cookie.

Siena Restaurant | 1485 W 12th Ave | www.eatsiena.com

HART HOUSE BRUNCH

Brunch at the stunning Hart House is a Lower Mainland tradition with a three course brunch offered in the main floor dining room and a buffet operating on the second floor. She deserves it and so do you! The cost is $38.95 per person ($24.95 for children 10 and under). View menus here.

2nd Floor: Buffet – Seating Times 9:00, 9:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30
Main Floor: 3 Course – Seating Times 9:30, 10:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00

All seatings are 2 hours. Reservation for Buffet or plated three course is booked in advance. Credit Card required for reservation. Cancellation 48 hours or 50% charge to card per person. Reservations by phone: 604-298-4278.

Hart House Restaurant | 6664 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby | 604-298-4278 | harthouserestaurant.com

COOK YOUR OWN BRUNCH AT DIRTY APRON

The Dirty Apron will be holding a Mother’s Day Brunch Bunch Cooking Class on Sunday, May 12th from 11:00 to 1:30.  This condensed cooking class will consist of two courses: Cinnamon Brioche French Toast with Grapefruit Riesling Sabayon, and Double-Smoked Bacon Eggs Benedict smothered in Sun-Dried Tomato Hollandaise. The class is limited to 22 people at $95 per person. Bookings for the class can be made online at

The Dirty Apron Cooking School | 540 Beatty Street | www.dirtyapron.com

BRUNCH AT C

C Restaurant on the False Creek seawall is offering either a 2 course brunch for $28 or a 3 course brunch for $34 on Mother’s Day. To reserve, call 604-681-1164.

FIRST COURSE

North Arm beet salad, Pea and mint soup with cured salmon, Granola parfait with fruit and bourbon maple syrup, or Smoked salmon watercress salad

SECOND COURSE

Chorizo, mushroom and potato hash, Eggs Benedict (choose from smoked salmon, spinach and tomato, or back bacon), brioche French toast with rhubarb compote and mint maple syrup, pastrami on rye with poached eggs and green salad, or flat iron steak with sunny side up egg and tomato pancakes.

DESSERT

Lemon meringue pie, Chocolate hazelnut torte with hazelnut praline, or blueberry ice with chocolate dipped cone.

C Restaurant | 2-1600 Howe Street | Telephone: 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com

BRUNCH AT RAINCITY GRILL

Raincity Grill at English Bay beach in the West End is plating a 2 course brunch for $29. To reserve, call 604-685-7337

FIRST COURSE

roasted parsnip soup, grilled romaine heart caesar,yogurt & fruit with granola and fresh berries, or crepes with roasted pear compote

SECOND COURSE

English Bay breakfast with eggs, sausage, potatoes and sourdough; Eggs Benedict (choice of smoked salmon, back bacon, tomato and swiss chard); Dungeness crab omelette; or potato hash with roasted vegetables, watercress, onion fondue and poached eggs.

Raincity Grill | 1193 Denman St | www.raincitygrill.com

BRUNCH & WINE DOWN SUNDAY AT YEW

Yew in the Four Seasons is hosting a decadent Mother’s Day brunch. In addition to classic brunch dishes, Chef Ned Bell will be serving up a delicious tapas menu including Lobster Bacon Benedict and Crème Anglaise Soaked Brioche French Toast. Scrumptious bakeshop selections such as Espresso White Chocolate Scones and Carrot Pineapple Ginger Muffins will also be available. To cap off the celebration, Yew will also be offering all kinds of delicious desserts for Mom to enjoy on her special day. Full menu here Contact YEW restaurant + bar at 604-692-4939. And since Mother’s Day falls on Sunday and Sundays at Yew are “Wine Down Sundays”. All bottles of wine are 50% off! Brunch is $87 per adult and $40 per child, 10am to 2:30pm. Wine Down Sundays runs all Sunday long

YEW Restaurant + Bar | Four Seasons Hotel | 791 West Georgia St | 604.692.4939 | www.yewrestaurant.com

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BRUNCH & DINNER AT LE PARISIEN

The West End’s popular Le Parisien is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch from 9am to 2:30pm. Menu Highlights include Breakfast Cassoulet, Duck Confit Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, and Croque Monsieur. To reserve, call 604-687-1418 or book online here. At dinner, the restaurant will table a 3 course tasting menu for $39 from 5pm onwards (also serving an a la carte menu). Reserve using same details as above. Dinner menu options are as follows…

Starter

Lobster Bisque, Steamed Shrimp, Croutons, Crème Fraîche

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Prosciutto Wrapped Green Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce

Or

Pork and Veal Terrine, Pickled Vegetables, Grilled Sourdough Bread

Mains

Roasted Ling Cod, Saffron Potatoes, Wilted Spinach, Tomato Fondue, Clam Butter Sauce

Or

Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Potato Lyonnaise, Short Rib Croquette, Red Wine Jus

Or

Sunchoke & Mushroom Risotto, Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms, Parmesan Shavings and Fennel Salad

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Cake, Strawberry Gastrique, Almond Tuile

Or

White Wine Poached Pears, Sable and Blackberry Sorbet

Or

Bourbon Infused Crème Caramel, Walnut Biscotti

DINNER AT POURHOUSE

Gastown’s cozy Pourhouse is accepting reservations for their Mother’s Day supper, which comes complete with live jazz with Casa Rosa from 7pm-10pm.

Pourhouse | 162 Water Street | 604-568-7022 | www.pourhousevancouver.com

BRUNCH & DINNER AT BISTRO PASTIS

Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis is ready for Mother’s Day with special brunch and dinner services. Brunch service runs from 9:30am to 2:15pm and dinner will be served from 5pm until 10pm. Brunch menu highlights include Eggs Benedict; Asparagus, Brie and Oven Dried Tomato Omelette; Dungeness Crab Cake, and Steamed Mussels. Check out the $55 dinner menu here. To reserve call 604.731.5020 or book online here.

Bistro Pastis | 2153 West 4th Avenue | 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com

DINNER AT MINAMI

Minami Restaurant has developed a special $45 three-course dinner menu to celebrate Moms! Call 604-685-8080 to book or click here.

1st course – Sushi Appetizer
eggplant, shitake mushroom, aburi salmon oshi, magauro, hotate, and kanpanchi temari sushi

2nd course – Spring Crab and Lobster Salad
snow crab, atlantic lobster tail, heirloom sweet gem tomatoes, fennel, baby greens, celery hearts, honey yuzu orange vinaigrette, and blood orange ume coulis

3rd course – Dessert
raspberry choclate cake, strawberry compote, and strawberry vanilla bean ice cream

Minami | 1118 Mainland Street | 604-685.8080 | www.minamirestaurant.com

CHEF’S GRAND BRUNCH AT DOCKSIDE

Spending time together over a Mother’s Day brunch is a time-honoured way to celebrate the occasion, and the Chef’s Grand Brunch at Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel is one of the best. A sumptuous menu created by Chef Simon McNeil served in Dockside’s award-winning waterfront setting will make this year’s Mother’s Day a memorable one. The buffet menu includes everything from brunch classics like fresh-made omelettes and waffles to crisp salads, fresh-baked bread and pastries to Ocean Wise seafood, a ham and roast beef carvery and tempting desserts. Get all the details and menu items here. Two seatings, 10:30AM and 1:30PM will be offered and reservations are strongly recommended. The cost is $59.00 per (tax and gratuity extra) for adults, and $25 per child 6-12yrs (5 and under free).

Dockside Restaurant | 1253 Johnston St. (Granville Island)| 604-685-7070 | www.docksidebrewing.com

MOTHER’S DAY AT THIERRY

Chef Thierry and his team are creating exceptional and unique delicacies featuring one of spring’s hero ingredients, rhubarb. Whether you are looking for a couture cake to celebrate your Mother, or a selection of sumptuous treats to highlight her special day, Thierry will have a feast of eye-catching options.

Macaron | Elderflower butter cream + rhubarb compote.

Religieuse | Choux pastry + elderflower lemon pastry cream + rhubarb compote + fondant.

Financier | Rhubarb financier + streusel.

Tart | Puff pastry + baked rhubarb + Tahitian vanilla bean glaze.
Available in small + medium sizes.

Cake | Marzipan sponge + honey butter cream + fresh raspberries + rhubarb bavarois.
Available in small, medium + large sizes.

Featured Mother’s Day items will be available from May 10th – 12th, while supplies last. To order please call 604-608-6870 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance.

Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Cafe | 1059 Alberni Street | 604-608-6870 | www.thierrychocolates.com

BRUNCH AT TABLEAU BAR BISTRO

Coal Harbour’s Tableau Bar Bistro is celebrating Mother’s Day with a few special brunch dishes and a unique cocktail. The dishes are a prosciutto wrapped and grilled asparagus with poached egg and morel mushroom blanquette for $18; a creamy avocado and peppers-tomatoes scrambled egg Vol au Vent with black peppercorn and maple glazed :bacon” veloute sauce for $18; and a delicious apple and pear soufflé with rhubarb/strawberry/blueberry compote for $16.

Toast mom with our Sherry Baby Cocktail – sparkling wine, cherry liqueur, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, and brandied cherry. Inspired by the beautiful blossoms adorning our beautiful city at the moment, this cocktail is a twist on the classic mimosa with a cherry twist. We are using the Luxardo Sangue Morlacco and Maraschino liqueur, the ying and yang of cherry liqueur mixed with some grapefruit juice.

Tableau Bar Bistro | 1181 Melville St. | 604-639-8692 | www.tableaubarbistro.com

IF YOU’RE IN OLIVER…

Pamper Mom with Road 13’s decadent Bubble Breakfast and Sparkling Cave Tour. Start the morning right with a decadent breakfast and then take a tour of the Sparkling Wine Cave and learn about crafting wine in the traditional Champagne method. At the end of the tour, enjoy a delicious breakfast paired with our award winning Sparkling Chenin Blanc (orange juice optional!). This experience is limited to 36 people and sells out fast!
Road 13 Vineyards | Oliver, BC | www.road13vineyards.com | $49

IF YOU’RE IN KELOWNA…

Sunset Organic Bistro at Summerhill Pyramid Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch featuring entertainment, a Cipes Brut mimosa reception, and an organic buffet. Service starts at 10:30am and runs until 2:30pm. $39.90

Summerhill Pyramid Winery | 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna | www.summerhill.bc.ca

IF YOU’RE IN TOFINO…

Do good by taking Mom out for brunch AND support the Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild at the same time. Join TUCG’s Community Food Coordinator, Bobby Lax & his friends from Grade School Gourmet at Shelter Restaurant for Belgium Waffles on the patio! Served with house made preserves, whipped cream, maple syrup and of course, – small talk. In the spirit of the TUCG, our Brunch Menu is featuring some of the BC’s finest suppliers (Trilogy Fish Company, Johnston’s Pork, Farmer Ben’s Eggs, Katie Farm, The Asparagus Farm, Tofino Coffee Company).

Shelter Restaurant | Tofino BC | www.feasttofino.com or call 250.725.3353 for reservations