Need ideas for how to make mom feel special this Mother’s Day? Pamper her at home and treat her to something special with these ready-made meals, wine and gifts.
DINING
Breakfast Republic
Treat the leading lady in your life to a family-style meal from Breakfast Republic. On Sunday, the East Village, North Park, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley and Encinitas locations will be serving the most egg-cellent brunch in town. Five people can enjoy scrambles eggs, applewood smoked bacon, your choice of any pancakes or French toast, breakfast potatoes and bread, for only $45. You can also toast your mom by adding on a $20 bottle of Breakfast Republic Prosecco. Multiple locations. breakfastrepublic.com
Café Bahia
Show mom how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with a special family-style takeout meal from Café Bahia. The menu features items such as roasted prime rib, Scottish grilled salmon and vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. Café Bahia also offers chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon for an additional cost of $37. Call to preorder before May 8 at 5 p.m. Pickup on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 998 W. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, 858.539.7640. bahiahotel.com
Cafe Sevilla
Treat your Mom or mother of your kids to a culinary trip to Spain right from the comfort of home, available for curbside pickup. Enjoy a variety of tapas and paellas accompanied by a carafe of sparkling cava sangria or a bottle of premium Spanish wine. Orders over $55 receive a free $20 gift card for use when the Cafe Sevilla dining room reopens. Sevilla is also offering several unique culinary gifts for mom, including a Sevilla branded apron, bamboo cutting board or polished steel paella pan. Order by 4 p.m. on May 9 for pick up on the same day from 5 to 7 p.m. or May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 353 Fifth Ave, San Diego, 619.233.5979. cafesevilla.com
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Watch chef Vincent Savignano host a Facebook live Mother’s Day-themed cooking class on May 9 at 1 p.m. to teach the whole family how to create an easy brunch where mom doesn’t have to lift a finger. The brunch spread includes cucumber cups, prawn salad, avocado toast and chocolate covered strawberries, demonstrating all of the steps for viewers to follow along. Ahead of the livestream, find a shopping list here. Not able to tune in live? Recipe cards are available here. meritagecollection.com
The Grill at Torrey Pines
Curated by chef Kelli Crosson, this celebratory menu features decadent starters such as duck dumplings and Dungeness crab strata. Main dishes include choices of prime rib roast and stuffed zucchini, plus an array of sides including braised leeks and buttermilk mashed potatoes. Top it all off with the choice of a lemon tart or strawberry cake for dessert. The menu also includes wine pairings, with bottles at half-price. $60 per person. Preorder by May 8 at 5 p.m. and pickup on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 858.777.6641. lodgetorreypines.com
Mangia Italiano
Located along Chula Vista’s Third Avenue, Mangia Italiano is offering 10 percent off on pickup orders of $40 to $99, and 15 percent off on pickup orders over $100. Choose between appetizers, a variety of soups and salads, specialty dishes, pastas, pizzas, and create-your-own calzones. Also offered is a kid’s menu, featuring pizza and pasta options. 248 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, 619.623.3553. mangiaonthird.com
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Savor a Mother’s Day family-style takeout meal created by chef Steven Reimer. Featured comfort dishes include red wine braised short ribs, baked salmon with roasted fennel and citrus, and strawberry mousse cake for dessert. $39 per person. Preorder by May 8 at 5 p.m. Pickup on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego, 858.539.8635. catamaranresort.com
Tajima’s
Surprise your mom with the gift of Tajima’s make-it-yourself ramen kit for Mother’s Day this year. All six Tajima locations—North Park, Hillcrest, Convoy, Mercury, East Village and College Heights—offer the kit, which is available for pickup by ordering through the website or by phone. It can also be delivered by Postmates, DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber Eats. The kit, which feed four for $43, is served chilled and includes edamame and all the necessary ingredients to make the signature Tajima Ramen. Instructions also included. Multiple locations. tajimasandiego.com
Trust Restaurant Group
Celebrating moms will be a little different this year, but you can still show your mom how much you love and appreciate her by serving her a Trust Restaurant Group Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy a meal for parties of two, four or six people complete with fresh-baked pastries, seasonally inspired flavors and add on a bottle of Louis Roederer bubbles for mimosas and toasting. Order online and reserve your preferred pickup time via the reservations system. Available for curbside pickup at Fort Oak on May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. 1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego. fortoaksd.com
GIFTS
CoCo Rose
Show some love and support for this boutique while finding the perfect gift for mom. CoCo Rose offers designer feminine beach and resort wear, brought together by a mother and daughter duo from their travels abroad to Bali. Browse online to view new handcrafted jewelry, flowy dresses and colorful accessories. Plus, CoCo Rose is offering free shipping on all orders! 2975 State St., Carlsbad, 760.707.2262; Del Mar Plaza Shopping Center,
1555 Camino Del Mar,
Del Mar, 858.356.9774
; The Headquarters at Seaport Village,
789 W. Harbor Drive,
San Diego, 760.334.1638
. cocorose.com
Europa Village
Customize your package with Europa Village’s “Mix and Match for Mother’s Day” special which allows you to buy any three wines and receive 10 percent off and $10 flat shipping. For the home cook, consider the “Europa Table Box” which has a curated collection of extra virgin olive oil, speciality vinegars and sleek culinary souvenirs, a perfect addition to any charcuterie spread. europavillage.com
Graffiti Beach Boutique
This lifestyle boutique created a curated list of items a modern boheme collection of home goods, clean beauty, wellness and apparel. Items include various scented candles, printed cards, journals, pre-made themed boxes and more. Curbside pickup available on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. at Thread + Seed (2870 Fourth Ave. 106, San Diego) and on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. at Graffiti Beach (2220 Fern St., San Diego). See website for the curated list and more info. shopgraffitibeach.com
Tou Ta Lou
Tou Ta Lou “Revive” tonic is formulated with dihydromyricetin (DHM), kudzu root, red sage, goji berry and Solomon’s seal combining traditional wellness methods with innovative herbal remedies to help you heal within. It is a natural hangover cure that is made “to help you have a better tomorrow” … and what mom can’t appreciate that! Online only. toutalou.com
Vinovore
Custom-make your own package for mom or let Vinovore do it for you this Mother’s Day. In addition to a bottle of Muvole Sul Poggio Gavi, the package includes a bell mountain mini gem soap. and a choice of deck of playing cards or bath salt packet—they’ve even thought of the Mother’s Day card! Does your mom deserve more? Consider the “Beast Box” or signing her up for the “Wolfpack” wine club. National shipping available. Beast Box | Wine | vino-vore.cratejoy.com
Photos: Breakfast Republic and Tajima courtesy Alternative Strategies. Tou Ta Lou courtesy White Oak Communications.
