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Mother’s Day 2020 is unique, providing a special opportunity to thank and spoil the matriarchs in your life who have recently become so much more than mothers—they’re possibly homeschool teachers and work-from-home warriors and even frontline workers, and they deserve all the love and appreciation in the world. Reward the ones in your life who do it all with a delicious meal or gift from a local restaurant, bar, brewery, winery, or market using the list below.
American Elm
4132 W. 38th Ave.
The Deal: Brunch and dinner, for pick up and delivery
On the Menu: Brunch features sausage, spinach, and heirloom tomato quiche, a giant glazed cinnamon roll, bacon, breakfast potatoes, and fresh fruit; dinner includes grilled filet, seared salmon, Yukon mashed potatoes, charred broccolini, and bone marrow and preserved lemon butters.
Cost: Brunch for two is $50 ($95 for four); dinner for two is $65; add a bouquet of flowers from the Perfect Petal for $30
How to Order: Online; brunch must be ordered by 2 p.m. on May 9; dinner can be ordered on May 10
Annette
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Suite 108, Aurora
The Deal: Brunch feasts, for pick up
On the Menu: Deviled eggs with romesco sauce, aïoli, and chives; breakfast strata with sausage, spinach, and mushrooms; chicken salad with two English muffins; grilled ramps and grits; spring salad with peas, radishes, millet, arugula, and preserved lemon; fruit tart
Cost: $45 for two
How to Order: Online
Attimo Wine
2246 Larimer St.
The Deal: Meal kits, Alchemy Face Bar facial kits, and wine club memberships, for pick up
On the Menu: A picnic spread with salumi, burrata, giardiniera, truffle roasted nuts, a bottle of Bianco, and more; pasta kit with tajarin pasta and fresh veggies in a white wine butter sauce or hand-rolled noodles with a Parmigiano-Reggiano cream sauce, Caesar salad, focaccia, and a bottle of Rosato; 12-hour-braised short rib dinner kit with creamy polenta, roasted carrots, and a bottle of Rosso; all packages include a facial kit from Alchemy Face Bar
Cost: Kits range from $50–65 for one, with option to add on for more servings; three-month wine club memberships start at $100
How to Order: Online
Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E. 66th Ave.
The Deal: Newly-released Colorado Merlot and cherry wines, gift baskets, and take-and-bake meals, for pick up
On the Menu: Gift baskets feature wines, house-made biscotti, Chocolove chocolate, Italian Glitterati and terrone candies, and a hand-painted card; take-and-bake meals include chicken cacciatore, lasagna, and more
Cost: Take-and-bake meals for two start at $38; bottles of wine start at $28; gift baskets start at $65
How to Order: Online or call 303-287-5156
Ballmer Peak Distillery
12347 W. Alameda Pkwy., Lakewood
The Deal: Brunch cocktails, for pick up
On the Menu: Gordon’s Breakfast, a gin, lime, simple syrup, Tabasco, and Worcestershire concoction; Churchill’s Breakfast with single-malt whiskey, spiced rum, maple syrup, coffee, and bitters; Lakewood 95 with single malt whiskey, lemon and orange juices, simple syrup, and seltzer; and more
Cost: $7.50 per cocktail
How to Order: Online
Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer St.
The Deal: Customizable brunch feast with two salads, four tapas, and dessert, for pick up
On the Menu: Options for salads and tapas include beef empanadas, patatas bravas, coca de setas, harissa-marinated skirt steak, strawberry spinach salad, and more; olive oil cake, flan, or tres leches cake for dessert; bottles of wine and sangria sold separately
Cost: $55 for two; half-off bottles of wine all day
How to Order: Call 303-816-3300
Barolo Grill
3030 East 6th Ave.
The Deal: Brunch and drink kits, for pick up
On the Menu: Brunch includes a vegetable frittata with broccolini and fontina, crispy pancetta, rosemary potato hash, focaccia french toast with berry compote, chocolate truffles, and the option to add on lobster crab cakes; drink options include mimosa kits, bottles of wine, and even a three-pack “bouquet of rosés”
Cost: $40 per person for brunch, drink prices vary
How to Order: Call in your pre-order to 303-393-1040; pick up on May 9 from 1–4 p.m. or May 10 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Beckon
2843 Larimer St.
The Deal: A brunch feast, flowers, and cocktails, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Sourdough pancake mix, smoky bacon, cured salmon, granola, fruit and pastries, plus flowers, spring spritzer kits, bottles of wine, and more
Cost: Brunch is $80 for four, drink prices vary
How to Order: Online; delivery or pick-up on May 10 between 9–11 a.m.
The Bindery
1817 Central St.
The Deal: Pastries, chocolates, brunch, espresso drinks, and gift boxes, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Chocolate, almond, strawberry, and butter croissants; artisan crème brȗlée and honey vanilla caramel chocolates; carrot ginger waffles with bacon; seafood paella; honey-roasted lamb chops; and more
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Call 303-993-2364 by May 8 at 12 p.m.
Bistro Vendôme
1420 Larimer St., Unit 1705
The Deal: Brunch with batched cocktails and wine, for pick up
On the Menu: French onion tartine; niçoise salad; Verlasso salmon with roasted artichokes, carrots, celery root, and fennel in a white wine sauce; whole roasted chicken blanquette; coffee eclairs; and more
Cost: Entrées range from $16–38; wine and cocktails start at $24
How to Order: Call 303-825-3232
Bookcliff Vineyards
1501 Lee Hill Dr. Unit 17, Boulder
The Deal: A four-course dinner with wine pairings, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Flash-cured salmon with tilapia mousse and mesclun greens; pork tenderloin medallions in a red wine and forest mushroom jus; assorted small bites; chocolate fudge cake; rosé, port, Crescendo, and Viognier wine pairings
Cost: $65 per person; two-order minimum
How to Order: Online or call 303-499-7301
Boulder County Farmers Market 2 Go
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont
The Deal: Gifts galore, for pick up
On the Menu: Plant starts, flowers, hanging baskets, baked goods, produce, and more
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Order online starting on May 6 (until items sell out) and pick up at the fairgrounds on May 9, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Boulder Dushanbe Tea House
1770 13th St., Boulder
The Deal: Afternoon tea, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: An assortment of tea sandwiches, tea cakes, pastries, scones, and more served with clotted cream, lemon curd, and berry jam; premium teas
Cost: $25 per person
How to Order: Online or call 303-862-8584 by May 9
Carboy Winery
Multiple locations
The Deal: Wine and flowers, for pick up
On the Menu: A bottle of the Grand Valley rosé or Viognier with six assorted roses; charcuterie boards; dessert boxes
Cost: $32; add a charcuterie board for $10 or a dessert box for $20
How to Order: Online by 3 p.m. on May 7 for pick up at Carboy locations in Denver, Littleton, and Breckenridge
Cattivella
10195 E. 29th Dr.
The Deal: Brunch and batched cocktails, for pick up
On the Menu: Rotisserie ribeye with Tuscan potatoes and salsa verde; poached eggs with polenta and tomato hollandaise sauce; pineapple fruit salad with pink peppercorns and caramel; zucchini salad with feta, mint, and toasted pine nuts; French toast; tiramisu
Cost: $25 per person; cocktails range from $21–$31; bottles of wine ranges from $34–$63; dishes for kids are $10
How to Order: Call 303-645-3779
Charcoal Bistro
1028 S. Gaylord St.
The Deal: A four-course springtime lunch or dinner, for pick up
On the Menu: Buttermilk cornbread with honey butter; braised pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and beef au jus; baked mac and cheese; strawberry cake with buttercream frosting
Cost: $35 per person
How to Order: Call 303-953-8718
Chook Charcoal Chicken
4340 E. 8th Ave and 1300 S. Pearl St
The Deal: Feast for four, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: A whole chicken; three sides; a large salad; a bottle of Attimo wine; and bouquet of flowers
Cost: $55
How to Order: Call 303-282-8399
Crú Food & Wine Bar
1442 Larimer St.
The Deal: Three-course brunch, for pick up
On the Menu: Your choice of avocado basil toast, goat cheese and mascarpone beignets, a smoked salmon board, Caesar salad, or Wagyu meatballs; steak and eggs, crab cake Benedict, Parmigiano-Reggiano-crusted lemon sole, or frittata carciofi; and tiramisu or New York-style cheesecake; mimosa kits
Cost: Three-course meal for $28; add a mimosa kit for $25
How to Order: Call 303-893-9463
Denver Beer Co.
1695 Platte St.
The Deal: Beer and wellness gift packs
On the Menu: Facial kits from keep-MD with PCA Skin Care products, including a hydrating mask, creamy cleanser, collagen hydrator, and hyaluronic acid boosting serum; a six pack of Denver Beer Co.’s Tart Delight
Cost: $45
How to Order: Online
Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer St.
The Deal: Brunch boxes, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Flower bundle from Flowers on the Vine; half dozen everything bagels from Culture Meat & Cheese; half pound of salmon from Tammen’s Fish Market; cream cheese, orange juice, berries, yogurt, granola, and peanut butter from Green Seed Market; box of Temper Chocolates; and Champagne from Curio Bar
Cost: $160
How to Order: Online
The Feedery
900 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood
The Deal: Three-course brunch, for pick up
On the Menu: Your choice of Florentine or smoked salmon eggs Benedict; salad with lemon vinaigrette and seasonal vegetables; blackberry tart with strawberry glaze
Cost: $18
How to Order: Online
Fooducopia
1939 East Kentucky Ave.
The Deal: Three-course brunch or dinner, with drinks, for pickup and delivery
On the Menu: Brunch includes a three-meat or veggie quiche, mixed green salad, fresh fruit and cheese plate, chocolate-covered strawberries, and choice of bloody Mary or mimosa; dinner includes a mixed green salad, choice of pomegranate-honey glazed chicken or vegetable fried rice, berry panna cotta and a glass of wine
Cost: $26 per person for brunch; $36 per person for dinner
How to Order: Online
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar at the Post
Multiple locations
The Deal: À la carte seafood dishes and cocktails, for pick up at all four Post Brewing Co. locations
On the Menu: Maine lobster quiche; crab bisque by the quart; a complete Verlasso salmon meal for two; key lime tarts; French 32 cocktails; J. Brut rosé by the bottle
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Call Post locations in Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, and Rosedale between 12 and 4 p.m. by May 6
The Kitchen American Bistro
1039 Pearl St., Boulder
The Deal: À la carte brunch entrées and batched cocktails
On the Menu: Yogurt panna cotta; house-smoked salmon platter; biscuits and gravy; maple-pecan baked French toast; spring vegetable or ham and vegetable frittatas; bloody Marys, mimosas and sparkling rosé; and more
Cost: Dishes range from $15–30; cocktails and wine start at $25
How to Order: Call 303-544-5973
Le Bilboquet
299 Saint Paul St.
The Deal: Three-course meals and à la carte dishes, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Your choice of foie gras terrine, chilled tomato gazpacho, or grilled baby gem lettuce; Cajun chicken, striped bass a la plancha, or seared Aussie lamb loin; and chocolate mousse
Cost: $55 per person; prices for à la carte dishes vary; dishes for kids for $10
How to order: Online or call 303-835-9999
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder St.
The Deal: Meal kits, à la carte dishes, and drinks, for pick up
On the Menu: Grilled oyster kit; huevos rancheros casserole; marinated skirt steak and shrimp brochettes for the grill; sangria and mimosas; hanging flower baskets; and more
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Online by May 8
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Multiple locations
The Deal: Cold-prepped lunch or dinner for four to six people, for pick up
On the Menu: Mini meatballs in marinara sauce; Caesar salad; fettuccine alfredo; lasagna; chicken piccata; garlic broccoli; ciabatta rolls; dessert sampler of mini butter cakes, mini cheesecakes, chocolate zuccotto bites, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce
Cost: $95
How to Order: Online
Rioja
1431 Larimer St.
The Deal: A lunch or dinner feast, for pick up
On the Menu: Ricotta gnocchi; Alaskan halibut; goat cheese rosemary biscuits; English pea-potato salad; Japanese cloud cake with kumquat marmalade and crème fraîche; batched cocktails; bottles of wine; and more
Cost: Entrées range from $15.50–28; bottles of wine start at $18; batch cocktails start at $24
How to Order: Online or call 303-820-2282
Snooze An A.M. Eatery
Multiple locations
The Deal: Brunch meal kits, for pick up
On the Menu: Overnight brioche French toast bake; hash brown, egg, and veggie casserole; and surf and turf with shrimp and grits and sweet potato, steak medallions, kale, and sofrito hash; all kits include a prepared salad, Mother’s Day card, and wildflower seedling packet
Cost: Kits are $50 or $75, serving four or six
How to Order: Online
River and Woods
2328 Pearl St., Boulder
The Deal: Brunch and dinner kits; locally made face masks; flower bouquets; mimosa kits; and more
On the Menu: Heat-and-serve Hazel Dell mushroom, green chile, and roasted red tomato frittata, redskin breakfast potatoes; smoked salmon Caesar salad and chocolate lava tortes for brunch; chicken Parmesan with garlic bread and salad for dinner
Cost: Meal kits range from $62–65; gifts range from $18–50
How to Order: Online by May 7
Spuntino
2639 W. 32nd Ave.
The Deal: Brunch entrées and sides, for pick up or delivery within a two-mile radius of the restaurant
On the Menu: Your choice of fontina biscuits with porchetta or Hazel Dell mushroom gravy or jumbo lump blue crab cakes with avocado crema; banana bread muffins; mini Guittard chocolate croissants; roasted potatoes with harissa; Tender Belly bacon; and Calabrian chile deviled eggs; brunch cocktails
Cost: Entrées with sides range from $28–$34; cocktail kits start at $34
How to Order: Online or call 303-433-0949
Trompeau Bakery
2950 S. Broadway, Englewood
The Deal: Cakes, tartes, and quiches, for pick up
On the Menu: Raspberry chocolate mousse cake; assorted quiches (pre-cooked or take and bake); almond, raspberry, peach, blueberry, and pear tartes; opera cake; and more
Cost: Cakes range from $16–$32; quiches start at $18.50
How to Order: Call 303-777-7222 by May 7
Urban Farmer
1659 Wazee St.
The Deal: Take-and-bake kits, charcuterie, DIY cocktail kits, assorted pastries, and more, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Whole roasted chicken, leg of lamb, salmon, or dry-aged prime rib with respective accompaniments; à la carte sides include potato purée or mac and cheese; charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, seasonal fruits, and bread; pastries such as monkey bread, cinnamon rolls, and seasonal pies; mimosa and bloody Mary kits
Cost: Take-and-bake meals range from $70–$125 for four to six; cocktail kits start at $25
How to Order: Call 303-262-6070
Urban Village
9234 Park Meadows Dr., Ste. 700, Lone Tree
The Deal: Two appetizers, four entrées, and dessert with cocktails and a bottle of wine, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Appetizer and entrée options include samosas, crispy cauliflower tossed in tomato chile sauce, mussels in a tamarind-tomato broth, tandoori salmon, lamb vindaloo, coconut curry scallops, and more; rice and naan is included
Cost: $79
How to Order: Online
Woodgrain Bagels
Multiple locations
The Deal: Grazing platters, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Bagels and lox; dessert board with pound cake, lemon curd, Nutella, berries, wafers, and chocolate-covered pretzels; cheese board with an assortment of hard and soft cheeses, crackers, homemade dips, jams, marinated seasonal vegetables, berries, and cured meats; vegan board with bagels, beet cream cheese, olive tapenade hummus, seasonal fruit, and pickled and marinated vegetables (vegan option only available at the Boulder location)
Cost: $60–$75 for four to five
How to Order: Online by May 7
Yard House
Multiple locations
The Deal: Three-course meal for four, for pick up
On the Menu: Your choice of Caesar, kale Caesar, or mixed green salad; whiskey-glazed salmon, grilled filet, Maui pineapple chicken, grilled ribeye, or crab cakes; baby broccoli, jasmine rice, mashed potatoes, or truffle mac and cheese with mushrooms; bread pudding with crème Anglaise, carrot cake, or mini cheesecake brȗlées
Cost: $80
How to Order: Online or call your nearest Yard House location by 3 p.m. on May 9