Make Mother's Day special with these ideas from downtown Rochester

Whether she's your birth mother, stepmom, grandma, or other mother figure, show her how much you love her this Mother's Day. Here are the specials, gift ideas, and Mother's Day meals from downtown Rochester businesses.

In-Person Brunch and To-Go Options from Bleu Duck Kitchen

Whether mom wants to dine out or stay in, Bleu Duck Kitchen is offering both options for Mother's Day! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother's Day, reserve your in-person table for a Mother's Day brunch. For those who are not ready to dine in-person or just want to stay in and relax for the day, Bleu Duck is offering a Spanish inspired Mother's Day brunch for takeout.
Date: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9, 2021
Special note: Deadline to order to-go orders is May 2, 2021. Pick up for all to-go brunches will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, 2021.
Where: Bleu Duck Kitchen
More information here.

Mother's Day Giveaway from Blue Sky Dental

This is for all of the ahhhmazing mommas out there! It’s Giveaway Time at Blue Sky Dental again! Is there a mom in your life that you’d like to celebrate? This basket is all about spoiling a special mom out there with bath bombs, scented candles, chocolate, fuzzy wine socks, a bottle opener and stopper, and a tumbler for some mom juice, so to be included in the drawing to win, you just have to like, share, and comment on this Facebook post why you’d like to win this basket and you can earn extra entries for “checking in” at Blue Sky Dental as well.
Date: Drawing is May 5
Where: Blue Sky Dental
More information here.

Brunch at Cameo

Show mom how much you love her: by not letting her cook! Cameo is offering a Mother's Day Brunch buffet that includes carved beef tenderloin, ham & cheddar biscuits, Belgian waffles, frittatas, breakfast and lunch sides, fresh squeezed juice station, and much more. Moms get one free mimosa, too!
Date: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9, 2021
Price: $29 for adults, $15 for kids, and free for ages 7 and under
Where: Cameo
More information here.

Paint Class from Canvas & Chardonnay

Paint and wine: if your mom likes both, get her a painting class experience at Canvas & Chardonnay! On May 8, there is an acrylic pour paint class in which you can customize your colors, and the instructor was you through step by step! Pre-register on Canvas & Chardonnay's website.
Date: 1-2:30 p.m. May 9, 2021
Where: Canvas & Chardonnay
More information here.

Brunch and Dinner at Chester's Kitchen & Bar

Whether it's brunch or dinner, Chester's knows how to make Mother's Day memorable. Make your reservation for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or dinner from 2 to 9 p.m.
Date: May 9, 2021
Where: Chester's Kitchen & Bar
More information here.

Sweet gift option from Chocolaterie Stam

Choose one of two different sized gift bags to fill with an assortment of delicious Stam treats your mom will love! Three items are $14.95 or four items for $19.95.
Date: May 3-17, 2021
Where: Chocolaterie Stam
More information here.

Prix Fixe Brunch at Crave

Take that special mom, grandmother, or other mother figure out for a six-course brunch menu with choice of breakfast item, salad, sushi roll or appetizer, entrée and dessert from Crave!
Date: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 9, 2021
Price: $44.95 per person and $15.95 for kids 12 and under
Where: Crave
More information here.

Gift mom new glasses from Optical Vision w/ Flair

Moms will "see" your love after checking out the free Linda Lou frames (with lens purchase) or 25 percent off a pair of any frames at Optical Vision w/ Flair!
Date: May 1-31, 2021
Where: Optical Vision w/ Flair
More information here.

Free card with gift from Peacock Books and Wildlife Art

Two for one: Receive a free Mother's Day electronic greeting card with your order of Lisa Loucks-Christenson's e-book, HIS NAME IS SCOOTER, a story about a re-homed fish told through 32 original watercolor illustrations. Loose art and cards are available for purchase in the store or online.
Date: May 9 - June 19, 2021
Where: Peacock Books and Wildlife Art
More information here.

Gifts from Poppi Italian Leather

Looking for that special, perfect gift for your mom, grandma, or other mother figure? Look no further than Poppi Italian Leather! As an added bonus, get 10 percent off $100 or more.
Date: May 1-8, 2021
Where: Poppi Italian Leather
More information here.

Art kit gift from Rochester Art Center

Celebrate the mother in your life with a Mother’s Day Art Kit! The kit includes all the supplies you need to make three homemade gifts: Paint a terra cotta planter pot, Decorate a wooden picture frame, Paint your own cookie ** Free Gift: Paint your own cookie! Kathleen Helms, a local baker and owner of Pretty Good Cookies, is proud to offer the highest quality and most unique cookies. As a free gift, Kathleen has designed and created a cookie for each art kit. This “paint your own” cookie comes with a brush and edible paint for you to add your own creativity to the cookie!
Date: April 24-May 4, 2021
Where: Rochester Art Center
More information here.

Gifts from Tangerine Gifts

If you want a gift as fun as your mom, Tangerine Gifts is the place to go for Mother's Day gifts! Take 15 percent off the entire inventory on their website with the special promo code MOM2021.
Date: May 1-8, 2021
Where: Tangerine Gifts
More information here.

DIY Rosé Tastings from Tessa's Office

Gift mom an experience she won't forget! Tessa's Office: Wine & Spirit Boutique presents 60 rosés from around the world. A booklet with tasting notes and country of origin will be emailed to you, as well. Wines will be able to be purchased directly through the website or drop off an order sheet in the wine shop.
Pick-up date: between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8, 2021
Where: Tessa's Office: Wine & Spirits Boutique
More information here.

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