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Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to thank your mom/wife/sister/friend/single dad for EVERYTHING.  But have you thought about how you’re going to express your appreciation? Don’t worry, here are six ideas for both big and small budgets.

If She Doesn’t Mind Getting a Lil Dirty

Take her to a crawfish boil.  With live music, crawfish, beer and mimosas, the Cranky Cajun is popping up at FuseBOX.

2311 A Magnolia, Oakland, California 94607

Sun, 5/12, 10:30am- 3pm

$35

 

If She Watches Old Movies

Take her to The New Parkway for a double feature (Mildred Pierce and Mommie Dearest) and brunch:

Chicken and red velvet waffles with cream cheese glaze

Leek and red pepper hashed potatoes

Cilantro jalapeno tofu scramble

Coffee, tea, or orange juice

474 24th St, Oakland

Sun, 5/12, 10:30 – 3pm

$12 – 25

 

photo: Christina Mitchell

If She Drinks Wine

Take her to Joshu-ya, which is offering a four-course prix fixe dinner menu with your choice of Morel Spring Risotto, Mushroom Crusted Ocean Trout, Wagyu Steak, Sea Scallops Uni Fettuccine or Bone-In Pork Chop.  Moms also get a complimentary glass of wine.

2441 Dwight Way, Berkeley

510-848-5260

Sun, 5/12, 4:00 – 10:30pm

$45

photo: Christina Mitchell

 

photo: Gondola Servizio

If She Could Use Some Romance

Take her to brunch at Lake Chalet, which will have specials for the big day, including Lobster and Mascarpone Scramble ($19) and Bananas Foster Rum French Toast ($13).  Then take her on a Venetian gondola ride on Lake Merritt ($100).  Moms also get an Italian dessert gift box, a bottle of sparkling wine and a flower.

1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland

510-208-5253

Sun, 5/12, 10am – 10pm

 

photo: Christina Mitchell

If She Enjoys Sunshine

It’s supposed to be 70 degrees on Sunday so pick up some sandwiches from Grand Lake Kitchen and find a grassy spot by the lake to relax.

576 Grand Ave, Oakland

510-922-9582

Sun, 5/12, 9pm – 9:30pm

$8.50 – 11

 

 

photo: Nellie's

If She Loves Motown

Take her to a Baron Edwards live show.  Nellie’s will prepare a Soul Food Buffet and impersonators will perform hits by James Brown, The Supremes, Little Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Ike & Tina.

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

510-690-5580

Sun, 5/12, 2pm or 5pm

$5

Christina Mitchell

Christina Mitchell

Christina is the founder of East Bay Dish. Her writing has also been featured in East Bay Express, Berkeleyside, Oakland Magazine and Edible East Bay.
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