Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9th.
Whether your celebration usually involves brunch out with the family, or a quiet meal at home -- we have hand-selected our top choices to celebrate the #1 lady in your life, right here in Naramata.
Not going to be in town? Scroll down to the bottom -- we have a few shippable options that can still get to Mom in time!
Celebrating in Naramata for Mother’s Day?
Start the day off with a decadent brunch…
This year, we’re spoiled for choice with 5 great brunch spots to treat Mom to!
The Restaurant at Naramata Inn
Whether you want to dine in (on the heated verandah) or in the comfort of your own home -- Chef Ned and his team have a brunch for you. Want to eat out? A featured Dungeness crab eggs benedict is on the menu, just for Mother’s Day. Prefer to stay in? Order up a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch Box at Home package, featuring ricotta & herb cheese with garlic scapes, steelhead lox, house-baked ciabatta with cultured butter, and a selection of sweets including lavender honey macarons, mini scones and more...along with a half-bottle of Bella Wines sparkling rose and a bouquet of local flowers! PRE-ORDER ONLINE. (Outdoor verandah dining is also open for lunch and dinner)
Hillside Winery & Bistro
Chef Robertson has prepared a decadent 3-course Hillside Brunch to Go for 2, featuring smoked salmon eggs benedict, fruit salad with champagne vinaigrette, and a luscious chocolate cake….all served with your choice of Muscat Ottonel or Rose. It’s the perfect at-home brunch that hits all the savoury & sweet notes needed for a perfect meal. PRE-ORDER ONLINE. (They’re also serving dinner out on the lower patio - plus take-home meal kits!)
The Bench Market
If brunch at The Bench Market is a staple in your household, either snag a spot on their coveted patio…..or take your breakfast home! Don’t miss the Fully Loaded Benny, with BC capicollo ham, asparagus and spinach on toasted ciabatta with free-run BC poached eggs and hollandaise. Or, opt for one of their loaded sandwiches, and a treat from the bakery case. Remember, you can order online to avoid the line, and pre-select your pick-up time!
Just Baked :: Naramata Street Coffee
If a light breakfast is more Mom’s style, swing by Just Baked for coffee and scones. Ashley’s espresso-based drinks made with locally-roasted coffee are beyond measure, and she bakes all of her scones, cookies and other treats in-house. Whether you get a coffee and goodie to-go while you stroll the village, or you take your light breakfast to surprise Mom at home while she relaxes in her PJ’s — a few baked treats and a strong coffee is the perfect, light start to the day.
The Grape Leaf Cafe
With a charming back patio (as well as take-out options), the Grape Leaf’s popular breakfast options are a solid choice for Mother’s Day. Owner Elisa bakes fresh muffins and bread daily, and the eggs benedicts and breakfast sandwiches are a hit with locals and visitors alike. Don’t leave without trying a slice of Elisa’s famous carrot cake!
Or have a lazy morning at home, and take her out for lunch or dinner!
If Mom isn’t a breakfast person, thankfully there are all kinds of other options for you to treat her to a special meal!
The Restaurant at Poplar Grove
If taking in the view is as important as savouring a delicious meal, look no further than Poplar Grove. Chef Rob Ratcliffe of Poplar Grove has created a “circuit breaker” lunch on the patio (Thursday - Mondays) with a selection of small plates and entrees. A chilled glass of Pinot Gris with a Tempura Halibut Salad? Yes, please. BOOK ONLINE (takeaway is also available!)Cannery Brewing
Is Mom more of a ‘beer and nachos’ type? Mother’s Day will be a perfect day to treat her to a family-friendly trip to Cannery Brewing’s “Backyard”. Picnic tables in the sunshine, a frosty glass of Sunblink Berry Sour Slush, and an order Barvarian cheese & onion dip with soft pretzels --- it’s the perfect low-key way to celebrate your #1 mama. Want something a bit more substantial? Every week, a different food truck visits the Backyard, and BBQ is on the menu for Mother’s Day!Real Things Pizza
Regardless of how you Mom spends her day, few things are as satisfying as pouring a cold drink and digging into a hot, fresh Real Things Pizza. Order up Mom’s favourite….and if you want to beat the dinner rush, place your order online the day before, and rest easy knowing your dinner order will be ready for you at the time of your choice.
Out of Town this Mother’s Day?
Do all mentions of delicious meals out seem utterly unfair, if you or Mama live out of town and can’t be in Naramata right now? Or just maybe, Mom would simply prefer something a bit more boozy for a gift? Regardless of the reason, we’ve hand-picked a few stellar options that are perfect for Mother’s Day…..and bonus: they can all be shipped out of town.
Naramata Love Box
Our top choice for the Mama who loves a little of everything! This selection of 6 bottles (from 6 different purveyors) contains wines, bubbles, spirits, and cider. What’s not to love! Order online (and these can be shipped in BC and Alberta too!). Order by May 1 to get yours in time!
Legend Distilling
If Mom is the type who needs a high-octane spiked coffee on those lazy days, be sure to order her a Boozy Breakfast gift set. Or, the bright and spring-y “Naramata Tiki” contains all the fixin’s for a Lavender Lemonade cocktail-- including a fab peacock-shaped Tiki mug! Crafted just for Mother’s Day, these gift sets are designed for Mom’s with all tastes! Order online, and have it shipped straight to Mama’s door.
Elephant Island Winery
Does Mom love Naramata fruit as much as wine? If you said “yes”, you won’t go wrong with a selection from Naramata’s Elephant Island Orchard Wines. They’ve created the Mama ❤ Gift Pack -- a selection of fruit wines, traditional wines, bubbles, and hard ciders! ---Order online
Homestead Roastery
If Mama starts every day with a steaming cup of coffee, be sure she’s drinking the good stuff. Make her day -- every day -- by signing her up for Homestead Roastery’s Coffee Quarterly. She’ll get a selection of Naramata-roasted coffees, plus other goodies, delivered to her door every 3 months. For the Mom who needs the comfort and jolt of a good cup of coffee….is there anything better? (No. The answer is No.) Buy it online, and consider your shopping done.
Whether you’ll be treating your Mama to meal out in Naramata, or are wishing you could be here - all of us here in Naramata wish you, and your Mama, a memorable day together.
