Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14 is the special time of year when we celebrate our first BFF and the person we always turn to when we need advice – it is also a chance to recognise all the other incredible women in our lives from wives to great-grandmothers.
Did you know Mother’s Day dates back to Ancient Greece? The roots of our modern celebration go as far back as the Colosseum, when Greeks held an annual Spring festival dedicated to the maternal Goddess Rhea – Mother of the Gods.
Here are six of our favourite spots to take Mum on a culinary journey around the world and thank her for all the free food, laundry and shoulders to cry on:
Treat Mum, family and friends to sumptuous East African fare to delight the foodie and adventurer within on Sunday, May 14 at Zuba’s Café & Juice on Captain Cook Drive in Agnes Water. Diners immerse themselves in the colours, flavours and scents of slow-cooked stews, flavoured with decadent spices from the Horn of Africa, in warm and welcoming surrounds.
A true Mediterranean experience evoking an amazing atmosphere, inspired cuisine and celebrated service awaits discerning Sydney diners at The BNK Café Restaurant on Stockton Avenue in Moorebank.
Treat Mum to a splash of sophistication and culture with each detail of the restaurant crafted and designed to create a stylish impression; drop by early for brunch and delight sweet tooths with French toast, caramelised banana, cinnamon and ice cream.
Feast with family and friends, enjoying the best of local and seasonal produce carefully prepared by Chefs from around the globe at Kitchens on Kent in the heart of Sydney's CBD for a Mother’s Day to remember.
Nestled in The Langham hotel, an elegant open kitchen allows diners to browse at their leisure and choose from more than 100 dishes, visiting as many times as they like. From the freshest sushi, sashimi and seafood to succulent meats from the carvery or robata grill, there is a dish for all guests to savour and enjoy showcasing international flavours and dazzling desserts.
Dine amongst nature in a tree-covered alfresco dining area alongside picturesque Samford Creek at Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse on Main Street. This Samford venue is a community-centric restaurant that caters for everyone, showcasing the very best local, sustainable and ethical produce on an ever-changing seasonal menu.
Stop in for Sunday brunch with Mum and delve into zucchini and quinoa fritters, roast fennel, wild rocket, beetroot yoghurt and a free-range poached egg, or dine in the evening on jerk-spiced rump cap, smoked creamed corn and potato straws.
Spoil Mum with a delicious lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day at Manolas Brothers Delicatessen on Capri on Via Roma on the Gold Coast and find comfort, connection and joy by sharing food together.
Nestled on the Isle of Capri, soak up the sun alfresco or dine indoors where the pizza oven takes centre stage and dine on gourmet slices such as Fernando – prosciutto, stracciatella, puntarella and basil – enjoyed with a glass of red.
Harnessing food's power to bring people together, A Fresh Tart on Stanmore Road in Petersham is a place to sip, eat, connect and recharge. This quaint and charming café welcomes guests into a warm and inviting vibe of mosaic tiled floors, shelves stacked with tempting goods and softly glowing Edison bulb lighting.
A special menu and high tea will be available to treat Mum from Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14, featuring dishes from the upcoming Winter menu, including lamb ragu pappardelle and a housemade Wagyu burger; finishing with a high tea spread of popular house-bake goodies.
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