5 Best Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day In New York City
Celebrate the special woman in your life this Mother's Day by treating her to one of these fun events happening in New York City. By Carly Petrone.
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Do something different with your mom by treating her to a special flower arranging class inside The Chatwal, the beautiful luxury hotel located near Times Square and Bryant Park. Celebrity florist Michael Gaffney (Hallmark Channel, TODAY Show) will lead you through a two-hour class inside The Stanford White Studio that will include champagne and homemade macaroons. Mom gets to take home a beautiful arrangement that she can brag about the rest of the year. Class costs $125 and goes from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Pamper your mom or special woman in your life at the Guerlain Spa in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York. Enjoy 20% off gift cards of $300 or more simply by ordering online or printing them out at home. Just a few of their signature services include the Urban Island Escape – coconut and honey-based body treatment – Milk, Haute Honey and rooftop herbs – mani/pedi featuring the hotel's rooftop honey and herbs – and the Orchidee Imperiale "Cure" Facial – visible-results facial meant to tone and renew mature skin. And of course, feel free to get a complimentary make-up refresh and garment steaming before hitting the town. You'll even get to walk out with an individual rose to take home. It's sure to be a special day to remember.
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Treat your mom to a prix fixe brunch or lunch inside Eataly's Pranzo and Manzo restaurants. Pranzo will be serving classic Italian dishes with a twist. Choose from antipasti like Sformato di Parmigiano Reggiano, Frittata di Funghi e Ricotta, or Insalata Cesare before moving onto the main course. With dishes like Pollo alla Milanses, Gamberi alla Genovese, and Ravioli di Cacio e Pepe con Pomodorini e Pancetta (homemade cheese and black pepper ravioli with sautéed cherry tomatoes and crispy pancetta) it's a great way to get a little taste of Italy within Manhattan. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Torta Mimosa (pineapple shortcake with maraschino cherry syrup and fresh strawberries) or Fior di Latte Gelato. Eataly's other restaurant, Manzo, will also be offering a three-course prix fixe menu with Italian delicacies like Carciofi (baby artichoke, arugula, cranberry beans and San Pietro), Guancia di Manzo Impanata (fried beef cheek, spina rossa polenta, and barbaresco), Pappardelle Bolognese, and sweet treats like Meringata all Panna and Bunet al Cioccolato. Yum! Reservations can be made from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and each meal costs $39/person.
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Set sail with your favorite woman in your life with Spirit Cruises. Enjoy an early or afternoon brunch or a dinner cruise that leaves from Chelsea Piers. Take advantage of the buffet menu and the spectacular views while sailing along the Hudson. Mothers get to sip on complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa while dancing the day away with live entertainment! Shower your mom with love this Mother's Day with a cruise that she'll always remember. Check website for more details. Brunch cruises start at $61.90/adult and $37.95/child and dinner cruises start at $94.90/person.
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Spoil your mom with a spa day at the Timeless Marilyn Monroe Spa inside the Hyatt Times Square followed by a special brunch at the T-45 restaurant. Choose from a 50 minute Marilyn's Signature Massage or Facial or a 80 minute Marilyn's Signature Mani/Pedi. If getting her hair or makeup done is something she loves, make sure to sign up for the 50 minute Marilyn's Signature Blow out or 40 minute Customized Make-up Application. After building up an appetite, sit down at T-45 for a tasty brunch that includes everything from Eggs Benedict to an unlimited Blood Mary bar. You'll be set to go explore the city or attend a Broadway show nearby. Book your services and reservations here.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
