Mustn't Forget Mother's Day: Tucker to Treat Your Mam To
Mother's Day is looming and it's lousy to forget to do something for your mam this coming Sunday. Most of us are lucky enough that we can get away with a quick Skype to let our mums know that we're thinking about them on their special day. But there are some of you out there with your mother (or, indeed, mother-in-law) in tow. If so, don't forget – be nice and treat her well this weekend.
Here's our pick of the events from a bunch that show up in our Events section simply by bashing in "mothers day." One of these should do the trick:
Sweetest Mother's Day
Three different dining options on May 11 at prices ranging from RMB 368-500 (excluding 15 percent service charge) for that classy touch to your Mother's Day celebration. 6am. China World Hotel
Mother's Day Brunch at Zeit Berlin
The German eatery is offering a brunch of traditional German fare, as well as a surprise gift for all mums. It usually a RMB 99 deal on a regular Sunday, and an extra RMB 100 gets free-flow red wine or beer with a cheese plate. 11am. Zeit Berlin
Mother's Day Live Jazz Champagne Brunch at The Schoolhouse
Up near the Great Wall, The Schoolhouse is offering jazz-themed celebration for RMB 298. Expect roses, live jazz, an elegant buffet, and activities for the kids - as well as special offer on Moet & Chandon Champagne (RMB 580 per bottle). 11am. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu
Pink Mother’s Day Bubbalicious
The Westin's regular bubbalicious brunch with its selection of gourmet delights including oysters, lobster, beef sirloin, beijing duck, and suckling pig turns pink for Mother's Day in collaboration with China Breast Cancer Foundation. The cost runs from RMB 478-548 (depending on if you go alcohol-free) plus a 15 percent service charge. 11.30am. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Chaoyang
Awesome Mother's Day Brunch and Bubbles
Factory (by Salt) are offering a two or three course lunch (RMB 250-280 respectively) wiht courses that include tropical prawn salad, pan seared scallops and chocolate molten cake. And for an extra RMB 150 you can throw in three hours of free-flow bubbly. Noon. Factory (by Salt)
Mother's Day Luncheon
Green T. House is offering a free glass of bubbly, children's activities, exclusive tea blends, and T. Ice Cream as well as their award winning "T. Cuisine" a la carte menu. 11am. Green T. House
Photos: Michael Coté (Flickr), Westin Chaoyang Beijing