Pamper Mom This Mother’s Day with Curated Takeout & Delivery
Wondering what to do for Mother’s Day this year? Toronto restaurants, bars, and food shops have got you covered, from wine and flowers to full-on dinner for six. Take a look:
BAKERS DOZEN
If your mama’s mantra is “Happiness is fresh bagels and cream cheese," look to Primrose Bagel Co.’s Mother’s Day Weekend a La Carte Specials.
Pre-order Za’atar Bagels, Ramp Cream Cheese, Banana Cream Pie, Nutella Tart, White-Chocolate Matcha Rugelach, Sesame-Tahini Cookies, and Lemon Blueberry Cookies before they sell out.
BUT FIRST, BRUNCH
Chef Diona Joyce’s of Tita Flips on Dundas West has got a not-to-be-missed Mother’s Day Brunch Special ($50) on the menu this weekend:
Tapa (Soya lemony beef rib-eye slices)
Tocino (Filipino bacon)
Longaniza (House made Filipino sausage)
Spanish Sardines - Pandesal
Garlic Rice
Tomatoes - Eggplant Ensalada
Champorado (chocolate porridge)
Garlic Butter
Homemade Jam
Toyo Mansi - Spiced Vinegar - Atchara (pickled papaya)
The meal feeds 2-6 people, and is available for preorder now, with delivery on Saturday and Sunday.
QUEEN FOR A DAY
Paris Paris on Dundas West has put together Mother’s Day Wine Packs that include wine, flowers, and card “ that could have been painted by your childhood self.” You can further customize it with a Chocosol Dark Chocolate Bar.
Pickup and delivery options are available.
TACO PARTY
The Mother’s Day Al Pastor Kit ($50) from authentic taqueria El Trompo in Kensington Market allows you to either cook with, or for Mum this weekend.
The meal kit, delivered on Sunday, contains 1 kg of Al Pastor (marinated pork), 40 corn tortillas, condiments and garnishes (onion, pineapple, cilantro, lime), and makes 30-40 taquitos.
TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS
West end wine bar Paradise Grapevine is offering $5 Tulips and a “lovely note” as an add-on special to wine orders ($20-$240) this week.
Deets: Order by 2pm on Saturday for delivery to Mom’s door (M4-M6 postal codes only) on Sunday.
ULTIMATE K-FOOD CARE PACKAGE
Uncle Mikey’s Mother’s Day Korean Vacation Care Package ($120) has it all.
Literally everything: Immune-boosting Kimchi, Bulgogi Hanger Steak for Four, accompanied by Lettuce Wraps, Rice + Soup; Instructions on how to pull it all together, Plant from MIKA, Spotify K-Pop Playlist, and Netflix K-Drama Suggestions.
Pre-orders only. Deadline is Friday May 8 at 11pm for pick up Sat/Sun or delivery Sat 3-6pm.
