Treat Mom to Something Special This Mother’s Day

Waterfront Seafood Grill

SEATTLE, Wash. — (May 2, 2010) — Local restaurants, wineries and spas are making it easy to help mom feel special on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Below are ideas for special brunch offerings, dinner spots, wine events and spa deals — all that celebrate her.

Waterways Cruises and Events

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Unforgettable Brunch or Dinner Cruise

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Celebrate Mother’s Day in Seattle by treating mom to an extraordinary brunch or dinner cruise. Enjoy views of the ever-changing scenery along Lake Washington’s shorelines while cruising aboard a beautifully appointed Waterways’ yacht. The Brunch Cruises include a two-hour cruise, a Champagne toast upon boarding and a gourmet spread of classic Northwest brunch favorites, enhanced by a chef-attended prime rib station. The Dinner Cruise includes a two-and-a-half hour cruise, a Champagne toast upon boarding and an extraordinary four-course menu, freshly prepared on board and served at guests’ private table. Live music and the captain’s narration of sights along the way will add to the enjoyment of this very special cruise. The brunch cruises depart at 11 a.m. from Waterways Homeport in Seattle and Southport Pier in Renton; the dinner cruise departs at 5:30 p.m. from Waterways Homeport in Seattle. For more information or to purchase tickets for either event, call (206) 223-2060 or visit Waterways Cruises online.

Patterson Cellars Seattle Tasting Room

Treat Mom to Wine and Chocolate at Patterson Cellars

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Give mom what she really wants on Mother’s Day this year — wine and chocolate. On Sunday, May 8, from noon to 5 p.m., Patterson Cellars will be offering great wines and savory chocolate from Theo Chocolate in celebration of Mother’s Day at both their Woodinville and Seattle locations. The Woodinville tasting room is located at 19501 144th Ave NE Suite D-600 and the Seattle tasting room is located at 1427 Western Ave near the Pike Street Hillclimb. For more information call (206) 724-0664 for the Seattle location or (425) 483-8600 for the Woodinville location.

Waterfront Seafood Grill

Mother’s Day Brunch at Waterfront Seafood Grill

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Wow mom this Mother’s Day with a fantastic brunch at a simply stunning location. Waterfront Seafood Grill boasts Seattle’s finest seafood coupled with gorgeous, sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Space Needle. Chef Peter Levine has crafted a superb menu featuring brunch classics with a seafood spin. The brunch menu will be available from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (206) 956-9171.

Banana Walnut Pancakes ($14) – hot maple syrup, whipped cream

Classic Baguette French Toast ($15) – blueberries, strawberries, whipped cream & hot maple syrup

Crispy Corned Beef Hash ($17) – house-made, hand-formed with poached eggs & green onions

Northwest Seafood Omelet ($21) - salmon, halibut & crab, fresh herbs & jack cheese

Vegetable Omelet ($15) – French-style ratatouille & Brie cheese

Eggs Benedict ($16) – toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce

Dungeness Crab Benedict ($21)

Customizable Gift Certificates from Oasis Spa & Salon

Give Mom the Ultimate Gift of Relaxation with an Oasis Spa & Salon Gift Certificate

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Pamper mom this Mother’s Day by treating her to a spa or salon day at Oasis Spa & Salon. Skip the running around in search of that perfect gift, and instead surprise her with a gift certificate to Oasis Spa & Salon. The beautiful spa and salon in Woodinville is making it easy this year to get mom what she really wants, at just a click away. Instant gift certificates can be created online at www.oasisspaandsalon.com. Guests choose the gift certificate amount, design and an optional message, and then it can either be printed or sent via email. This gift is perfect for last-minute shoppers, especially those with hectic schedules. Click here to get mom an instant gift certificate this Mother’s Day. The minimum amount is $25 and the maximum is $1,000. For more information, visit Oasis Spa & Salon online or call (425) 486-9200.

El Gaucho Bellevue

Dine in Elegance at El Gaucho

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Doesn’t mom deserve only the best on her day? El Gaucho is the ideal place to enjoy an exceptionally swanky Sunday celebration. Whether Chateaubriand or lobster tail is the dish of choice, El Gaucho provides the ultimate in upscale dining.

Each of the four locations (Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and Bellevue) will open for Mother’s Day dinner. To learn more about El Gaucho’s Mother’s Day hours, click here. 

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Celebrate Mom!