Mother’s Day is May 9, and moms definitely deserve a break and some special treatment on their holiday. Whether her preference is a fancy prix-fixe Champagne brunch; vibrant modern Israeli, Indian, or Balkan cuisine; or lingering in bed over breakfast prepared and packaged by a thoughtful chef, here are lots of options to celebrate the special women who raised us and continue to inspire us:
Lena’s Full Bloom
The new spring theme for the Loft at the wood-fired pizzeria in Del Ray will make mom smile, with floral creations, pops of color, living walls, an array of butterflies, and multi-colored ribbons hanging from the ceiling. Their a la carte brunch menu includes dishes like Italian eggs Benedict, Caprese omelet, garden frittata, and Lena’s Sunday Gravy, a 24-hour slow-simmered tomato gravy with meatballs, beef braciole, parmesan, sweet Italian sausage, housemade spaghetti, and a sunny-side-up egg. // 401 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria
Dirt Farm Brewing
At this Bluemont brewery’s Mother’s Day Brunch & Bouquet event ($24/adult, $12/kid’s half-plate), chef Justin Garrison is serving blue-crab frittata with spinach and gruyere topped with shrimp hollandaise, and filet-mignon roast with grilled asparagus and potato hash. There will also be beermosas, and Fleur De Leah Flower Farm will be onsite offering homegrown and handpicked floral bouquets for $25, which can be pre-ordered if you prefer. // 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont
Salamander Resort & Spa
Celebrate at the luxurious Middleburg resort with a decadent Mother’s Day brunch served family-style and at chef’s stations ($125/adult, $45/child). Options include cold-water oysters, buttermilk waffles, fried chicken with housemade hot sauce, and a carving station with roasted pork loin. Mom and Dad are also treated to unlimited mimosas. // 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard
On May 8 and 9, the winery is hosting a Mother’s Day Chef’s Table Brunch (starting at $99/per person). Master chef Jeremy Thrasher is cooking up a five-course farm-fresh menu that can be paired with Bluemont wines. Dishes and pours will be presented by the chef as well as a wine ambassador, who will give info on the farm vineyard’s history and the details on the plate and in the glass. // 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont
The Conche
Want to surprise Mom with brunch in bed? This Leesburg restaurant is offering Mother’s Day brunch to go ($45/adult). An assortment of pastries is followed by a choice of entrees like smoked salmon benedict, avocado flatbread, an egg-topped burger, shrimp and grits, fried chicken and biscuits, huevos rancheros, roasted pepper and spiced cauliflower flatbread, and strawberry shortcake French toast; select jivara, manjari, or a monkey-bread sundae for the sweet finale. There is also a kids’ option for $20. // 1605 Village Market Blvd. SE, Ste. J108, Leesburg
Donahue
Chef Antonio Burrell has created 12 signature dishes for their Mother’s Day menu, like fresh ricotta and red fruit toast with makrut lime curd and burrata with spring peas and pea form; select three dishes for $55. All mothers in attendance also receive a free glass of premium Champagne to toast with. // 1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Immigrant Food
On May 8 and 9, the culinary team is adding a fitting dish to its brand-new brunch menu; the Empowered Croque Madame celebrates the modern mom by reminding us of the strengths of today’s women. Head-of-kitchen Mile Montezuma gives the classic French sandwich a makeover with pastrami and mushrooms, along with Swiss cheese, bechamel, and egg, served with Belgian fries with aioli. As part of the Mother’s Day Gift of Goodness collaboration with Asylum Works, you can also purchase reusable cookie tins to keep or give filled with alfajores, the dulce de leche–filled and coconut-rolled cookies popular in South America, with proceeds going toward assistance towards asylum-seekers in DC. // 1701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Sababa
Treat mom to modern Israeli with Sababa’s seasonal brunch menu from executive chef Ryan Moore, like strawberry-almond muhammara with endive salad, bacon Lyonnaise potatoes with eggs, candied-salmon omelette, green-tomato shakshuka, spiced lamb loin with mint tabouli, and rainbow trout poached in arak butter with olives and tomato bulgur. // 3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Ambar
Both locations of the popular Balkan concept will offer a fixed-price brunch of unlimited small plates ($34/person), with spreads, soups, salads, traditional dishes, egg dishes, sliders, flatbreads, and sweets. The Clarendon location includes options like blueberry-jam waffle, salmon Benedict, sausage and eggs, zucchini sliders, slow-cooked pork shoulder, and creamed corn with spinach. Alongside, sip a regular or mixed-berry mimosa, bloody Mary, brunch aperitivo, or red-wine punch. // 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
The Bombay Club
Enjoy piano music and traditional Indian cuisine from executive chef Nilesh Singhvi at their popular Champagne brunch this Mother’s Day ($45/person, $50 with a glass of bubbly). The three-course, prix-fixe menus offers starters like beet nargisi kofta, bhalla papdi chaat, and eggs kejriwal, followed by unlimited options from the buffet, like chicken pista korma, shrimp moilee, green chili chicken, coordi wild boar, and Bengali fish curry. End with a choice of chocolate sticky pudding, roasted pistachio gelato, green cardamom rice kheer, gulab jamun, or carrot halwa. // 815 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Blue Duck Tavern
The seasonal American restaurant at the Park Hyatt is offering a three-course, prix-fixe brunch for Mother’s Day ($110/adult, $55/kids 6-12, 5 and under free). The experience begins with a choice of starter like oysters on the half shell, gem lettuce salad with spring vegetables, house-cured ocean treat, oven-roasted bone marrow, or a charcuterie board. Next guests, get an option of entree like pork belly Benedict, bread pudding French toast, wood oven-roasted duck breast, jumbo lump crab cakes, slow-roasted beef tenderloin, or spring green risotto. Brunch concludes with seasonal desserts from pastry chef Colleen Murphy including roasted strawberry panna cotta or a butterscotch tart. // 1201 24th St. NW, Washington, DC
Fight Club
The Capitol Hill spot pays homage to their predecessor Beuchert’s Saloon with a menu of brunch favorites for mom, available on the patios that face Pennsylvania Avenue or their rear garden. The three-course menu ($40) has appetizer options like beet salad with endive and fennel or Beuchert’s famous cinnamon rolls, while entrees include eggs Benedict with a Dutch baby pancake, shrimp and grits, or chicken and waffles. End with Beuchert’s iconic candy bar, with caramel mousse, caramel cream, and sea salt. Bottomless mimosas are available for $18, and there will also be a la carte beverages. // 623 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC
Baker’s Daughter
Chef Matt Baker is bringing back the popular breakfast in bed option ($65/2 people) as a Mother’s Day special. Options include cold-pressed juice, hot coffee or tea, a pastry basket, ham and cheese quiche with mixed green salad, breakfast taquitos, shakshuka, avocado toast, brioche French toast, chef’s breakfast sandwich, and steak and eggs with whipped polenta. // 1402 Okie St. NE, Washington, DC
Lyle Hotel
The hotel restaurant is launching brunch service on Saturday, May 8, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. Standout menu items include scrambled tofu toast with avocado and peppers on sesame bread, doughnuts with lavender sugar and rhubarb jam, kale and butter danish with a farm egg, and baked eggs with eggplant, spinach and feta. Toast with the Lyle Smash with tequila, mint, and agave, or the Grapefruit Elderflower Spritz, with vodka, sauvignon blanc, elderflower, and grapefruit soda. // 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Stable
The Swiss restaurant is offering a brunch package ($85) to celebrate the holiday at home. Chef David Fritsche includes scratch-made breads and pastries including two buttery croissants, a loaf of traditional Swiss Wurzel bread, Tếte de Moine cheese spun into the shape of flowers and served with pear bread, and two Berliners, Swiss-style doughnuts filled with jam or mousse. The package also comes with house-smoked salmon served with traditional condiments, chicken liver pâté with rhubarb chutney, a bottle of sparkling wine and orange juice for making mimosas at home, and an 8-piece box of truffles from Swiss chocolatier Läderach. You can also enjoy brunch in-person on May 9 with brunch, cocktail, and dessert specials for Mother. // 1324 H St. NE, Washington, DC
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