Around Town: Where to Treat Mom this Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day nears, these local gifts and experiences are sure to warrant matriarchal cheers. If you’re looking for ways to treat your mother, or the mother figure in your life, this list has you covered.
EXPERIENCES
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS
For a unique experience to gift mom this Mother’s Day, plan a visit to the Museum of Illusions in Denver. Treat Mom to an immersive journey through perception and imagination that will delight mothers of all ages. Not only will this experience be perfect for Mom to escape everyday reality, but it also serves as a fun and interactive way to spend quality time with the whole family.
Mom will leave feeling rejuvenated with memories from the mind-blinding exhibits to share the fun on social media. Purchase your tickets for Mother’s Day here.
ELEMENTS MASSAGE AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Give the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day. Elements Massage offers an array of services that are perfect for moms who need a little TLC in their lives. From therapeutic deep tissue massages to rejuvenating Swedish massages, and everything in between, Elements Massage has it! For more details on Elements’ service offerings or to purchase a gift card or book an appointment, click here.
ORCHARD NAIL SPA AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Indulge mom with the ultimate pampering experience this Mother’s Day with a luxurious manicure and pedicure from Orchard Nail Spa! It’s the perfect way to show appreciation for all she does and give her the gift of well-deserved relaxation and a fresh look. Orchard Nail Spa presents a diverse range of specialty manicure and pedicure services, including indulgent options such as the green tea spa pedicure, keratin manicure, and paraffin pedicure, alongside classic manicure and pedicure treatments. Better yet, each service comes with a scrub, massage, hot stone treatment and a hot towel to ensure total relaxation and serenity.
YUKON AXE AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
For the mom with a competitive edge, look no further than the Mother’s Day Recreational Hatchet Tournament happening on Sunday, May 19th at Yukon Axe at The Orchard Town Center! For $25/person, the whole family can engage in some friendly competition or cheer mom on from the sidelines as she faces off against other moms. Give mom the gift of blowing off some steam and trying a new hobby. Warmups begin at 2:30 p.m., with the tournament kicking off at 3 p.m. May the best mom win!
Click here to reserve a spot in the tournament.
ELEVATE DANCE STUDIO AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Elevate Dance Studio offers adult dance packages for moms who want to try something new or find a fun way to get in a work out! Both beginner and experienced dancers are welcome; each adult session is an eight-week commitment for $265. Mom will have unlimited access to the nine adult program classes offered each week during her eight-week session! Classes are as short as 30 minutes to accommodate busy schedules or up to an hour long for a bit of me-time.
FOOD
RESTAURANT OLIVIA
Washington Park’s darling, Restaurant Olivia, offers the perfect gift for mothers who want a day out of the kitchen. The Michelin-recommended, pasta-focused eatery is offering take and bake lasagna (guest’s choice between traditional lasagna and lasagna primavera, made with pesto sauce), chopped salad and strawberry tiramisu for dessert. Co-owner Heather Morrison established the spot as a profession of love for her daughter, Olivia, and keeps her role as a working mother close to her heart as she operates her business.
Reserve your lasagna today here, and view photos here.
BURNDOWN
This one-year-old, three-floor bar and restaurant will serve as the perfect spot for moms in the mood for handcrafted cocktails and a delectable brunch. BurnDown’s brunch menu has quickly become the go-to spot on South Broadway and has something to suit any craving.
For those with a sweet tooth, The Captains French Toast ($14) is there to satisfy with a Cap N’ Crunch-crusted outside, stuffed with a mixed berry cream and topped with a berry compote (photo here.) Traditionalists can order the BurnDown Breakfast ($12) for a classic meal. And for those needing something hearty, The Hangover Burger ($17) is the perfect cure with its roasted garlic aioli, hashbrowns and fried egg.
TORO BY CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL
Start Mother’s Day off right at Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval for a special bottomless brunch! Toro’s bottomless brunch will feature special additions to excite your morning palate. Some of those additions include a made-to-order crepe station and a Bloody Mary bar. The brunch will run $90 for bottomless drinks and food with the special additions and $75 for the standard bottomless drinks and food option. This special brunch will only be available for Mother’s Day.
Learn more about Toro’s brunch or make reservations for your family here.
TAMAYO BY CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL
Celebrate your mom in the heart of Downtown Denver at Tamayo on Larimer Square. Weather permitting, families can enjoy the famous rooftop. For $47, guests may enjoy unlimited small plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails. Cocktail options include traditional mimosas, traditional margaritas, Bloody Marys and Bloody Marias. Bottomless brunch dishes include huevos motuleños, chicken enchiladas, pozole, huevos a la Mexicana, veggie tacos, poblano chili breakfast potatoes and tres leches cake. Bottomless food is available for $34; kids 12 and under may dine for $12.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online here.
MY NEIGHBOR FELIX
With four locations across Colorado, My Neighbor Felix is known for its south-of-the-border flair and strong margaritas. Felix’s brunch offerings are the perfect gift for moms across the state, featuring classic breakfast staples with a Latin twist. Fan favorites include huevos rancheros ($15) and the wide array of breakfast tacos. For mothers with a sweet tooth, the churro French toast and tres leches waffles (both $13) remain standouts on the menu.
And for a boozy addition to brunch, Felix offers a wide range of alcoholic beverages. One of the most iconic is the Megarita ($24), which is served in a colossal, 56-ounce glass. All mothers who dine at My Neighbor Felix will be treated to red roses, in proper Felix fashion.
Browse locations and menus here.
WONDERYARD
Though it just opened in March, Wonderyard Garden + Table is becoming a mainstay for girls who want to have fun. This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a trip to an ethereal, yet extravagant garden oasis in Downtown Denver.
The eatery boasts shareable, global fare, prompting table-wide conversations amongst guests. For brunch, guests who enjoy savory food can indulge in the patatas bravas skillet ($17), which combines crispy patatas bravas, chorizo, vegetables and cheese with two fried eggs. The avocado toast ($12) topped with Aleppo chili, cherry tomatoes, microgreens and an egg includes the restaurant’s house-made whole grain bread. And for a sweet treat after the brunch festivities, the cinnamon roll skillet ($10) fulfills even the largest of sweet tooths.
In addition to its eats, Wonderyard’s vibrant beverage program elevates the cocktail game. Offering both single-serve and large-format cocktails and zero-proof libations, all guests can partake in the spirit of playfulness when visiting. Wonderyard Garden + Table is open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made online here.
GIFTS
ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
KAY JEWELERS AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Add a little sparkle into mom’s life with a new piece of jewelry from Kay Jewelers. Don’t know where to start? Let one of Kay’s jewelry experts help you find the perfect gift for mom — one she’ll treasure forever. With a wide selection of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings and earrings to choose from, the perfect gift for mom awaits at Kay Jewelers. Book an appointment online or simply walk in!
ICRYO AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
The perfect gift for the mom who loves all things fitness and wellness, iCRYO, the Orchard Town Center’s newest tenant, is offering gift cards for a multitude of services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy, Zerobody dry float, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and so much more. Visit their website to learn more.
SUGAR BLOOM COOKIE AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Sweeten up Mother’s Day with some delicious designs from Sugar Bloom Cookie! Or, give the gift of quality time and treat her to one of Sugar Bloom’s cookie-decorating classes where you can make long-lasting memories and a sweet treat to take home! Upcoming classes include florals, Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, Alice in Wonderland, hiking-themed, and more!
WHIMSY PAINT & SIP AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
Give mom the gift of creative rejuvenation at Whimsy Paint and Sip. Nestled in Whimsy’s cozy studio, she’ll escape the hustle and bustle of daily life to indulge in an evening of painting and wine, and leave with a renewed sense of creativity and her very own piece of art! Or, for the mom who wants some quality time with her kiddos, check out one of Whimsy’s Family Day classes. Click here to book a class.
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