It’s not too late to make a brunch reservation for the mom in your life, to buy her a foodie gift or take her to a special Mother’s Day event. Here’s what’s happening around town:
May 11 brunches
Iron Rose: The Mills House’s restaurant, Iron Rose, will host its annual Mother’s Day brunch this holiday. Head to the restaurant’s quaint courtyard for a spring-inspired buffet with carving stations, a deviled egg bar and breakfast classics like French toast and quiche. Book your reservation at resy.com. $85/per person, $35/kids. Downtown.
Hotel Bennett: While a couple of hotel events are already sold out, Hotel Bennett may have seats available for its Crown Ballroom brunch, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11. Enjoy both sweet and savory stations and adults can grab a complimentary glass of prosecco. Book your table at opentable.com. $135/adults, $70/kids under 12. Downtown.
Beautiful South: Indulge in Beautiful South’s all-day dim sum brunch this Mother’s Day. Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the brunch features small plates and chef David Schuttenberg’s Cantonese-style roasted duck. Make your reservation at resy.com. $155/per group of 3-4 people. Downtown.
Élevé: The Grand Bohemian’s restaurant, Élevé, will serve a three-course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch menu this holiday. Diners can look forward to shareable appetizers like bacon jam deviled eggs and main courses like shrimp and girts and lobster tagliatelle. End your meal with an assortment of housemade pastries. Book your reservation on resy.com. $60/per person. Downtown.
Big Bad Breakfast: If you’re dining in at Big Bad Breakfast this Mother’s Day, know that mom will receive a complimentary strawberry dessert biscuit. Moms can enjoy a house-made biscuit layered with strawberry jam and topped with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Downtown.
Events
Wine & Co. Mother’s Day pop-up: Wine & Co. will host a Mother’s Day-inspired pop-up May 10 featuring art from local artist Daniele Cather-Cohen, flowers from florist Katie Buds and, of course, plenty of wine. Moms can sip on a free glass of sparkling wine while they browse original paintings — Cather-Cohen is selling some originals for 50% off. May 10, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown.
Mother’s Day Market & Mingle at Jadoon’s Market: Celebrate mamas at Jadoon’s, May 10, with a wide variety of vendors. Attendees will find specialty cinnamon rolls from Geechie Rolls, Korean corndogs from Seol Ah’s, Filipino treats from Butter Half Bakery and more. May 10, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. North Charleston.
Baking with Mom: A Babka Workshop: Keep Mother’s Day fun going on May 17 with a special Wine + Food summer sizzle event, Baking with Mom: A Babka Workshop. Attendees will join Asheville-based author and founder of Nana Mary’s Bakeshop, Elana Pearlman and her mom for a morning of storytelling and babka. Snag your tickets online now. May 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $126 per person. Downtown.
Gifts
Oliver Pluff & Co. teas and coffees: Whether your mom is a tea connoisseur or more of a cocktail gal, Charleston-based tea company, Oliver Pluff & Co., has a variety of gift sets from the Oliver’s Reserve Tea ($95 per set of six rare teas) to the Summer Toddy gift set ($39.95 spice kits for toddies).
Harbinger and Harken Cafe cookbook: Get her what she really wants — a cookbook featuring some of favorite local recipes from popular cafes, Harbinger and Harken. Co-owner Greer Gilchrist penned the book, featuring recipes for beloved bakery items like Best Friend cookies and the Great Dane bar.
Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop Bakers Box & Bouquet: Nothing says Mother’s Day like pastries and pretty flowers. Order both from Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop (with flowers from the Urb Farm). The box includes sweet treats like South Carolina blueberry kolache, cardamom rose bun, Lowcountry strawberry hand pie and more. Order online now. $80 per box. Pickup between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. May 11.
Help keep the City Paper free.
No paywalls.
No subscription cost.
Free delivery at 800 locations.
Help support independent journalism by donating today.