Need some help this Mother’s day? We’ve rounded up some of our favourites so you can take your mum somewhere special!

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HOTEL WINDSOR

Mums will receive the VIP treatment at The Hotel Windsor’s iconic Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday 13 May. The Hotel Windsor has been an absolute favourite for Mother’s Day for well over 100 years and does everything possible to provide deserving mothers the most amazing Mother’s Day experience in Australia.

The ever-popular Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea is steeped in tradition having attracted generations of families, who return year-after-year for one of the city’s most memorable experiences. This year, The Hotel Windsor will be serving up over 2000 scones on Mothers Day! Mothers can enjoy an extravagant afternoon with ribbon sandwiches, delicious pastries and freshly baked scones, served on tiered silver stands with tea and unlimited French sparkling wine on offer. Guests will also be treated to a decadent dessert buffet featuring mouthwatering cakes and sweets. The guests of
honor will also have a specially made dessert for the occasion created by Executive Pastry Chef Gette Eliso – Gâteau Saint-Honoré – the cake named after the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs.

In the lead up to Mother’s Day, $2 from every Afternoon Tea sold between Monday 7 to Saturday 12 May will be donated to the Miracle Mums appeal supporting the incredible work of The Royal Women’s Hospital.
For more information on seating times, prices and to make a reservation for Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Windsor, visit The Hotel Windsor website at www.thehotelwindsor.com.au/mothersday2018

NOMADA 

 

Nomada will be offering a set menu for both lunch and dinner on Mother‘s Day.

Dishes include Coffin Bay oyster, slow cooked egg with creamed leek, spanner crab and Yarra Valley caviar,  rabbit rillette, leek and manchego cheese croqueta, coal grilled calamari, milk braised lamb shoulder, patatas bravas and to finish, churros with chocolate.

$66 per person for the set menu.

To book, please visit www.nomada.com.au or call 03 9416 4102. Bookings are essential.

Nomada, 412A Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

 

FIGO CANTINA

Figo Cantina have a very special feast planned…  a very special Festa Della Mamma lunch planned? You read that right. Figo Cantina is opening up their groovy Italian hub to all the Mammas and families spoiling their Mammas for a very first lunch time debut.
But the Italian masterminds aren’t stopping there, because this rare occasion calls for Figo-Go-Go. That’s right guys and girls, the food at Figo will be flowing and flowing until you say so! Think unlimited truffle infused dishes, copious mouthfuls of soft Italian cheese, beautifully cured luxe meats and endless metres of Roman inspired pizzas.
And if you’re still yet to be sent into a food coma, why not soothe your sweet tooth with Figo’s famous gelato or Nutella Calzone – warmed Nutella and mascarpone oozing out of a sugar dusted pizza base. Delizioso. 
But it only gets more unbelievable – before you start thinking this is a set menu, think again. Figo’s going unlimited across their entire food menu, So think yum cha, but better, because it’s Italian yum cha.
And for all you can eat at just $40 per adult and $20 per child – you can see why bookings are essential. Get in quick!

To book, visit https://figo.com.au/

Mothers Day: Open 12pm to late
3184 VIC

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY IN FINE FRENCH STYLE AT BISTRO GITAN AND L’HOTEL GITAN

For those looking to truly treat their Maman this Mother’s Day, renowned French venues Bistro Gitan and L’Hotel Gitan will each be hosting a leisurely European lunch, providing the perfect place to celebrate with loved ones.

The restaurants have created a bespoke menu that presents a set first course, before allowing guests to choose from a selection of starters, mains and desserts.

Bistro Gitan

Menu highlights include  Jerusalem artichoke soup, artichoke crisp, truffle, Pão de Queijo; Seared Duck breast, roasted caulfilower with a soubise jus and Lemon Meringue beignets.

From 12pm, and $95 per person inclusive of four courses with choice from a set menu.

52 Toorak Road West, South Yarra 3141 Bookings vis (03) 9867 5853

For more information visit www.bistrogitan.com.au

 

L’Hotel Gitan

Menu highlights include Quail farci, pork belly, de puy lentils with a spiced red wine jus, Coq au Vin, pommes mousseline, grandmother garnish and broccolini; Citris & mascarpone verrine, mascarpone cream, citrus segments, lemon sorbet and a caramel macaron

L’Hotel Gitan, 32 Commercial Road, Prahran 3181, the $90 pp Mother’s day meal is inclusive of four courses with choice from set menu.

Bookings via (03) 9999 0990

For further information visit www.lhotelgitan.com.au

About The Author

Katherine Ng

Katherine is not your typical Beauty Editor. Finance consultant by day and beauty and fashion addict at all other times, Katherine spends her hard-earned money helping the Australian and international economy with her never ending pursuit of everything pretty. A keen traveller, Katherine still holds dear her Melbourne roots with an overflowing wardrobe filled with black clothes, shoes and handbags. Katherine also has a deep love of food and wine, and you can find those adventures on instagram at @thegreedykat Email: kath@couturing.com Twitter: @kath_couturing Instagram: @kath_ng

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