Mother's Day in Central Mass.: Brunches, teas and other ways to show Mom how much you care
WORCESTER ― Mom is pretty special most days, but on the second Sunday in May, we get the opportunity to show her just how much she means to us.
This year Mother's Day falls on May 11, and if you haven't already ordered flowers or made a reservation to treat the lady in your life, you better get to it. From brunch to afternoon tea, there are a number of events planned for Mom in Worcester County:
Take Mom to brunch
185 Bistro, 185 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
From waffles to benedicts, there is something for every mom on the menu at 185 Bistro.
Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
The culinary team at Beechwood Hotel will whip up a fantastic and traditional Mother's Day brunch featuring make-to-order omelets, carving stations and a fully stocked dessert table. The meal is expected to sell out and reservations are strongly recommended.
Eller's Restaurant, 190 Main St., Cherry Valley
Eller's is offering its annual Mother's Day brunch buffet from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring a number of delicious items including fruit, pastries, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, French toast, pancakes, baked ham, baked haddock, roast beef, mashed potatoes and a full dessert table. The best part? Kids 5 and under eat for free.
Femme Bar Worcester, 62 Green St., Suite 2, Worcester
Moms get to eat free at Femme Bar Mother's Day, with a purchase of an adult beverage. Reservations are required for the buffet-style brunch.
Livia's Dish, 1394 Main St., Worcester
Unlike the majority of Mother's Day brunch events, Livia's Dish is taking walk-ins only, so you'll want to get there early to snag a seat for Mom.
Off The Rails, 90 Commercial St., Worcester
If you're letting Mom sleep in, brunch kicks off at noon at Off The Rails for what they're calling a "Classic Country Mother's Day Brunch." The buffet will feature brunch classics as well as a delicious barbecue spread.
Peppercorns Grille & Tavern, 455 Park Ave., Worcester
The Mother's Day brunch buffet is back at Peppercorns, offering more than 22 delicious options for the entire family. The buffet will run until 3 p.m. with the last seating at 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended as this is one of the restaurant's most popular events of the year.
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Salem Cross Inn, 260 West Main St., West Brookfield
If Mom has any sort of allergies, Salem Cross Inn is serving up a delicious Mother's Day brunch with several gluten-free options including maple bacon-wrapped scallops, roasted pork tenderloin and baked New England haddock.
Samuel Slater's Restaurant, 200 Gore Road, Webster
Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Samuel Slater's will be offering a Mother's Day buffet complete with an avocado toast bar, a carving station and dessert table. Reservations are required.
Afternoon tea, just for Mom
art on the rocks afternoon tea, 875 Merriam Ave., Unit 123, Leominster
Art on the rocks is hosting an afternoon tea complete with an arts and crafts project, a free personalized handprint plate, so Mom will have a physical reminder of the lovely afternoon for years to come. Tickets are required.
Mother's Day Tea Party, The White Room, 138 Green St., Worcester
Hosted by The Blissful Tea Party, this pop-up tea party is sure to wow the mom in your life. Exquisite teas, snacks and treats "specially prepared to pamper your mom" will be available.
Mother's Day Lavender Tea Party, The Farm at Summit Wynds, 69 Summit St., Holden
Why not take Mom to the farm and indulge in some amazing lavender treats made locally? The farm opens at 12:30 p.m. and by 1 o'clock guests will be invited to sit and enjoy some tea. During the event, Mom will get the chance to make her own lavender scrub to take home and relax.
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge
Forget brunch. Treat Mom to afternoon tea instead. Old Sturbridge Village is offering a traditional afternoon tea sitting with small bites, sandwiches and desserts. The event is taking place at Ox & Yoke Cafe and reservations are required.
Show Mom how much you care with a unique event
Mother's Day cupcake class, Oakholm Brewing Co., 80 Lake Road, Brookfield
Mom may already know best when it comes to making cupcakes, but that doesn't mean her frosting flowers don't need work. This class will teach decorating techniques, while bonding with your loved ones. Each ticket includes six cupcakes, buttercream and a gum-paste plaque that reads "Happy Mother's Day." Attendees will also receive a box to bring home their treats and a drink from Oakholm Brewing Co.
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care.
