by Glen Richardson
Mom’s Special Day: After all the love, care, and cooking, Mother’s Day 2022 is just around the corner. Things to do range from music concerts and special menus at restaurants to high tea and Mother’s Day runs.
There’s a saying: “Life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a mother.
A teacher and a friend, she also takes care of the needs of the entire family. After all the love, care, and cooking, mom’s special day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 8.
Here’s the Chronicle’s choice of ways to celebrate with music concerts and special menus at restaurants, plus more to make Mother’s Day memorable:
Moms & Music
Brunch With Beethoven: Make your mom feel special this year by taking her to the Mother’s Day Brunch with Beethoven at Grant-Humphrey’s Mansion on Pennsylvania St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gourmet menu is from Chef Dane’s Kitchen on Gilpin St. Guests will enjoy Eggs Benedict, Tartines, Vegetable Quiche, Blueberry Rosemary Scones, Peach & Ginger Parfait, and Fruit Plate while listening to classical piano and a violinist. There will be a craft area for kids — ages 4 to 10 — to make a gift for mom. Information: 303-803-3727.
Mother’s Day Rock & Roll: Let mom and the kids move, play, and sing while listening to the music of the Beatles for kids. Bash is at the Bluebird Theater on E. Colfax Ave., 11:30 a.m. Information:303-377-1666.
Whitney Houston Tribute Brunch: Take mom to a musical tribute to Whitney Houston with singer Mary Louise Lee and her band in Centennial, 3 to 7 p.m. The event is at Piney Creek on E. Ida Dr. with brunch by Two Sistah’s Catering. Brunch includes Belgian Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes O’Brien, Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Sweet Potato Coffee Cake, and Blackberry Cobbler. Information: 303-433-1000.
Brunch & Dinner
Valley restaurants are hoping mom’s holiday 2022 will be a turnaround milestone in the pandemic age of economic recovery. Typically, Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year. Nationally, reservations are running nine times higher than last year.
Mother’s Day Magnet: The Monaco Inn Restaurant, a holiday hot spot for decades, is bringing back Mother’s Day. Serving from 3 to 9 p.m., specials include New York Steak and Fried Shrimp.
Monaco Inn Restaurant: Highlighting the turnaround is an announcement by this longstanding holiday hot spot that it will bring families together again for Mother’s Day, serving from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. A dining experience like no other featuring Lamb Shank, Lamb Chops & Grilled Shrimp, New York Steak & Fried Shrimp, and Grilled Trout. The regular dinner menu is also available. Information: 303-320-1104.
Bistro Vendome: Chef Ariana is creating specials to serve alongside full menus for brunch 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: 303-825-3232.
Capital Grille: Downtown eatery on Larimer St. is opening early and serving their full dinner menu, as well as three brunch features from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch choices are a Lobster Frittata, a 14 oz. Bone-In NY Steak & Eggs, or an 8 oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon. Information: 303-539-2500.
Carmine’s On Penn: Share a family feast at an Italian eatery offering to feed Mom with a family of 4-6 people. Deal includes Chicken Parmigiana, Meatballs, and a magnum bottle of wine. Information: 303-777-6443.
Brunch With Beethoven: One of this year’s special events is a catered music brunch at Grant-Humphrey’s Mansion from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Citizen Rail: Restaurant in the Kimpton Hotel born on the 16th St. Mall has an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with pastries, seafood, plus an omelet and prime rib station. Information: 303-323-0017.
Inga’s Alpine Tavern: Treat Mom at this hip holiday space in Glendale on Leetsdale Dr. offering full menu, 11 a.m. to midnight. The man of 1,000 songs Rob Wivchar entertains mom, kids & family. Information: 720-389-6203.
Jimmy’s Jersey St. Café: Eatery off of 9th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. is serving Roast Tenderloin & Fresh Seafood buffet. Choose from 10 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. seating times. Information: 720-328-9481.
Ritz-Carlton: The Five Diamond hotel on Curtis St. is featuring an elaborate brunch buffet, a mimosa bar, plus a kids buffet. Families will receive a portrait to take home. Information: 303-312-3800.
Cooking Class
For Food Lovers: Consider treating moms that are connoisseurs of food to a Mother’s Day cooking class at Stir Cooking School.
Stir Cooking School: Take Mom to this Highlands neighborhood school for a Mother’s Day British Brunch Class, 1-4 p.m. A French Macaron Class is also offered. Information: 720-287-4823.
Tea Time
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: Babe’s Tea Room on 15th St. — next to Sushi Sasa — is offering Mother’s Day tea May 2-8. Featuring tea sandwiches, miniature scones, Scottish shortbread, French macarons, and a Bouquet of Pastry topped with a tier of Mother’s Day desserts. Information: 303-455-4832.
Tea At The Palace: Impress mom by taking her to the Brown Palace for afternoon tea, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. She’ll enjoy herbal teas, scones, and finger sandwiches to the soft sounds of a harpist or pianist in the luxury setting. Information: 303-297-3111.
Tea At Le Rêve: Take mom to this intimate Cap Hill space on E. Colfax — French for Sugar — for an afternoon of luxury teas, noon to 2 p.m. Serving sandwiches and desserts. Information: 303- 522-6886.
Yoga With Mom
Morning Yoga: Nui Mani Yoga is offering a Mother’s Day yoga class at the Kentucky Inn on S. Pearl St. taught by Davina Lochi. Moms will be treated to a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary following the class. Information: 303-777-7550.
Mother’s Day Runs
Run For MS: Join the MS Relay America in partnership with Boulder Running Co. at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center for the 5K or 10K run plus a post-run brunch, 9 a.m. Information: 303-847-4123.
City Park 5K: The starter’s gun goes off at 9 a.m. for this year’s Mother’s Day 5K. Flippin’ Flapjacks cooks pancake-sausage breakfast for participants. Information: runsignup.com.